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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is a retired, supersonic, medium-range fighter-bomber. Production models of the F-111 had roles that included attack (e.g., interdiction), strategic bombing (including nuclear weapons capabilities), reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. Its name "Aardvark" comes from the long-nosed, insect-eating African animal.

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First flight
21 December 1964; 61 years ago (1964-12-21)
Introduction date
18 July 1967; 59 years ago (1967-07-18)
Manufactured
1964–1976
Manufacturer
General Dynamics
National origin
United States
Number built
563 (total); 76 (FB-111)

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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

Nodes363
Edges362
Triples166
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.00551
Components1

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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

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related to Bibliography · 153
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → Aardvark, ABC-CLIO, ACT, Action, Aero Publishers, Aerospace Publications, Air Enthusiast, Air Force, Air Force History, Air Power Development Centre, Air Warfare, Alastair, Amber Books, Anthony, Archived, Armour, Armour Press, Arms, Asia September, Atglen
First flight · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → 21 December 1964; 61 years ago (1964-12-21)
Introduction date · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → 18 July 1967; 59 years ago (1967-07-18)
Manufactured · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → 1964–1976
Manufacturer · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → General Dynamics
National origin · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → United States
Number built · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → 563 (total); 76 (FB-111)
Primary users · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → United States Air Force (USAF) Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Retired · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → USAF: F-111F, 1996; EF-111A, 1998 RAAF: F-111C, 2010
Status · 1
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark → Retired

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General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkFirst flight21 December 1964; 61 years ago (1964-12-21)1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkIntroduction date18 July 1967; 59 years ago (1967-07-18)1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkManufactured1964–19761.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkManufacturerGeneral Dynamics1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkNational originUnited States1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkNumber built563 (total); 76 (FB-111)1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkPrimary usersUnited States Air Force (USAF) Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkRetiredUSAF: F-111F, 1996; EF-111A, 1998 RAAF: F-111C, 20101.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkStatusRetired1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkTypeAttack aircraft, strategic bomber (FB-111), reconnaissance, electronic warfare (EF-111 Raven)1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkVariantsGeneral Dynamics–Grumman F-111B General Dynamics F-111C General Dynamics–Grumman EF-111A Raven General Dynamics F-111K General Dynamics–Boeing AFTI/F-111A Aardvark1.00infobox
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvarkis aretired0.90text

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