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Mach 2.65 F-111 ‘Aardvark’ Strike Fighter Has a Message for the U.S. Military

The F-111 Aardvark grew from the 1960s TFX drive to field a fast, long-range strike jet. -General Dynamics’ swing-wing design, twin TF30 turbofans and the first production terrain-following radar let ...
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The F-111 Aardvark Could Kill Anything That Moved on the Battlefield

KEY POINT: Design flaws initially stymied the F-111’s success in combat operations and the airframe was retired by 1996. However, the Aardvarks’ legacy lives on among aviation buffs today. One often ...
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The F-111 Aardvark ‘Fighter-Bomber’ Has A Message for the U.S. Air Force

Key Points and Summary - The F-111 Aardvark, a long and sleek fighter-bomber known for its variable-sweep wings, was one of the most successful aircraft in U.S. Air Force history. -This versatile ...
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F-111 Aardvark Was Sort of Like a Mini-Bomber That Could Strike Anything

Developed to meet a bold United States Department of Defense (DoD) edict that called for a multi-role aircraft that could meet all future tactical needs of all U.S. military services, the General ...
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How The F-111 Strike Aircraft Led To The Iconic F-14 Fighter Jet

In the 1960s, the U.S. military tried to solve two problems with one aircraft. Then-Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara pushed the Tactical Fighter Experimental (TFX) program, hoping to create a ...