A-10 Thunderbolt II vs F-111 Aardvark
The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the F-111 Aardvark are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and General Dynamics respectively. The F-111 Aardvark reaches 2,655 km/h — 3.9x the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 5,940 km for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 13,716 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 563 for the F-111 Aardvark. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $15M for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 8 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1964 vs 1972).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 21 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 563 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 463 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,112 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 61.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,940 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,117 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 21,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,119 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 1,980 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 8 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-111 Aardvark?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.