F-111 Aardvark vs JH-7 Flounder
| 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 |
| Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 14 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 270 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 52.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1808 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,475 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,114 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 847 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 28,475 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 25 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.