The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is a retired supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft. Production models of the F-111 had roles that included attack (e.g. interdiction), strategic bombing (including nuclear weapons capabilities), reconnaissance and electronic warfare.

The F-111G provides better performance, endurance and Electronic Counter Measures capability than the existing F-111A/C fleet. As such the aircraft would be well suited to the electronic combat role, supporting the strike aircraft with anti-radiation missile fire.

Jul 13, 2024 · General Dynamics FB-111A-CF (F-111G) 67-159. The General Dynamics FB-111A is a two-place, twin-engine, strategic bomber with variable-sweep wings, assigned to the Strategic Air Command. It is 73.54 feet (22.415 meters) long.

The F-111G is assigned to the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base and is used in a training role only. The G model is a converted FB-111A. The conversion made minor avionics updates and strengthened the aircraft to allow its use in a more dynamic role as a fighter aircraft.

Oct 14, 2022 · After 7 years in storage, the website dedicated to preserve interest in the General Dynamics FB-111A is back online. Learn more about the Strategic Air Command FB-111A and the F-111G in service with the Tactical Air Command and the Royal Australian Air Force. Visit www.FB-111.net

As the Rockwell B-1B long-range strategic bomber entered service, the FB-111As still remaining with SAC were converted into tactical configuration under the designation F-111G.

The F-111G was assigned to the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base and was used in a training role only. The conversion made minor avionics updates and strengthened the aircraft to allow its use in a more dynamic role as a fighter aircraft.

Originally known as the TFX, the F-111 series of strike aircraft was designed to replace the Republic F-105 Thunderchief as a low-altitude, tactical, strike fighter and deep interdiction aircraft with supersonic dash speed at sea level.

F-111G: Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G 68-0259. First flight 30/08/70. The RAAF F-111G delivery flights departed from McClellan AFB (Sacramento, California) and routed via Hickam AFB, Hawaii and Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Discover the unique features of the F-111 Aardvark variants, from the original F-111A to the advanced F-111F, and their impact on aviation history.