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F-105 Thunderchief vs F-111 Aardvark

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
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Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief F-111 Aardvark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic General Dynamics
First flight 22 October 1955 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1958 1967
Number produced 833 units 563 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $15 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 61.1 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 19.2 m
Height 6.0 m 5.0 m
Length 19.6 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 1,252 km 5,940 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 20,117 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 45,359 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 21,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 2 x 11,385 kgf
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Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the F-111 Aardvark are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and General Dynamics respectively.

Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 5,940 km for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief.

The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 563 for the F-111 Aardvark. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $15M for the F-111 Aardvark. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 9 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1955 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 447 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 23,834 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.