F-111 Aardvark vs Jaguar

Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and SEPECAT respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 2.9x the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $10M for the Jaguar. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 4 years before the Jaguar (1964 vs 1968).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
SEPECAT Jaguar Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area 61.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 19.2 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 22.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,940 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,117 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg β—‰
Empty weight 21,400 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,119 kgf β—‰
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.7 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1593 km/h β—‰
Operational range 815 km β—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,000 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,593 km/h, a difference of 1,062 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Jaguar at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.