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B-57 Canberra vs F-111 Aardvark

B-57 Canberra vs F-111 Aardvark at a glance — top speed 960 vs 2,655 km/h, range 4,380 vs 5,940 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 45,359 kg, built 403 vs 563 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Specifications
B-57 Canberra F-111 Aardvark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Martin General Dynamics
First flight 20 July 1953 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1954 1967
Number produced 403 units 563 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 61.1 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 19.2 m
Height 4.5 m 5.0 m
Length 20.0 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 5,940 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 20,117 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 45,359 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 21,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 11,385 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 1,695 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or F-111 Aardvark?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 13 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.