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A-5 Vigilante vs F-111 Aardvark

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante F-111 Aardvark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American General Dynamics
First flight 31 August 1958 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1961 1967
Number produced 167 units 563 units
Average unit price $10 million $15 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 61.1 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 19.2 m
Height 5.9 m 5.0 m
Length 23.3 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 5,940 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 20,117 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 45,359 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 21,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 2 x 11,385 kgf
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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.