F-111 Aardvark vs Tornado
| 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 |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 17,872 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Tornado's 2,420 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Tornado's 3,148 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.