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F-111 Aardvark vs Tornado

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
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Specifications
F-111 Aardvark Tornado
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Panavia
First flight 21 December 1964 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1967 1980
Number produced 563 units 990 units
Average unit price $15 million $35 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 13.9 m
Height 5.0 m 6.0 m
Length 22.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 3,148 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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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.