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EF-111 Raven vs F-111 Aardvark

EF-111 Raven vs F-111 Aardvark at a glance — top speed 2,350 vs 2,655 km/h, range 3,220 vs 5,940 km, max takeoff weight 39,680 vs 45,359 kg, built 42 vs 563 units.

Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
EF-111 Raven F-111 Aardvark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman General Dynamics
First flight 1 January 1977 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1981 1967
Number produced 42 units 563 units
Average unit price $65 million $15 million
Wing area 48.8 m² 61.1 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 19.2 m
Height 5.0 m 5.0 m
Length 23.5 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 3,220 km 5,940 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 20,117 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,680 kg 45,359 kg
Empty weight 24,230 kg 21,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,390 kgf 2 x 11,385 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the EF-111 Raven's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 305 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the EF-111 Raven's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the EF-111 Raven's 39,680 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the F-111 Aardvark's 22.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.