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F-111 Aardvark vs F-15E Strike Eagle

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
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Specifications
F-111 Aardvark F-15E Strike Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics McDonnell Douglas
First flight 21 December 1964 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1967 1986
Number produced 563 units 525 units
Average unit price $15 million $87 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 13.1 m
Height 5.0 m 5.6 m
Length 22.4 m 19.4 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 1,272 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 36,741 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 14,379 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 2 x 10,782 kgf
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Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the F-15E Strike Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 1,272 km for the F-15E Strike Eagle. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 18,288 m for the F-15E Strike Eagle.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 525 for the F-15E Strike Eagle. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 22 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1964 vs 1986).

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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.