F-111 Aardvark vs F-15E Strike Eagle
| 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 |
| American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 11 December 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 525 units |
| Average unit price | $87 million |
| 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 16,238 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 56.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,272 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,741 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,379 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 26,308 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-111 Aardvark's 2,655 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 36,741 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.