F-1 / T-2 vs F-111 Aardvark

The F-1 / T-2 and the F-111 Aardvark are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and General Dynamics respectively. Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-1 / T-2 vs 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 5,940 km for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-1 / T-2. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 3.5x the F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg. The F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 563 for the F-111 Aardvark. Unit cost is $22M for the F-1 / T-2 vs $15M for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 7 years before the F-1 / T-2 (1964 vs 1971).

Japanese jet fighter-bomber, most prevalent during the Cold War, notably deployed for defense and patrol missions in Japan.
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 20 July 1971
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 77 units
Average unit price $22 million
American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Combat profile drawing
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 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.9 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 17.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,870 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,197 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,136 kgf â—‰
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 8,119 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 955 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the F-1 / T-2's 2,870 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the F-1 / T-2's 17.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 10 years before the F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-1 / T-2 or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 77 units of the F-1 / T-2.