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F-111 Aardvark vs JH-7 Flounder

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
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Specifications
F-111 Aardvark JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Xian
First flight 21 December 1964 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1967 1992
Number produced 563 units 270 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 12.8 m
Height 5.0 m 6.2 m
Length 22.4 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 900 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 2 x 11,114 kgf
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Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the JH-7 Flounder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 900 km for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 16,000 m for the JH-7 Flounder.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 270 for the JH-7 Flounder. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $25M for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 24 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1964 vs 1988).

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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.