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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | 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.