A-5 Vigilante vs F-111 Aardvark
| American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,786 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 61.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,940 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,117 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,359 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 21,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,238 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 15,880 meters (52,099 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 28,615 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-111 Aardvark's 22.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the A-5 Vigilante at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.