F-111 Aardvark vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 2,400 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 17,000 m for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 3.8x the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 first flew 8 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1956 vs 1964).

F-111 Aardvark

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 🇺🇸 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
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Mirage III / 5 / 50

French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $5 million
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F-111 Aardvark

Wing area 61.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.2 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 22.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 2655 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,940 km ◉
Service ceiling 20,117 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg ◉
Empty weight 21,400 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 8,119 kgf ◉

Mirage III / 5 / 50

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 15.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 2350 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 17,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,740 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,300 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 305 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.

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