The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Was a True Multirole Combat Aircraft, this was Developed to meet a bold United States Department of Defence edict that called for a multi-role aircraft that could meet all future tactical needs of all US military services, the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark proved to be a major success, albeit with a rocky start.
Production variants of the F-111 had it serve in roles that included ground attack, interdiction, strategic bombing, with nuclear weapons, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. It was a long-range, all-weather strike aircraft that was capable of navigating at low levels to destroy targets deep in enemy territory.
It was truly a cutting-edge multi-role aircraft, including being the first production variable-geometry wing aircraft as well as to feature terrain-following radar for low-level, high-speed flight. It also pioneered the use of after-burning turbofan engines.
The F-111 Aardvark had been originally conceived in the early 1960s to combine the United States requirement for a fighter-bomber with United States Navy’s need for an air-superiority fighter. While the Navy subsequently canceled its program, the Air Force forged ahead.
The F-111 was a major step forward, but it required a new engine, wings, and radar to enable it to complete its mission of dropping 8000 pounds of bombs on a target 1500 miles away – without refueling.
It was the first aircraft to utilize an afterburning turbofan engine, which provided it the power to fly supersonically to Europe without tankers. The F-111 set a record for the longest low-level supersonic flight, 172 miles at less than 1000 feet altitude on November 9, 1966.
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