F-111 Aardvark vs Mirage F2 / F3

American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
Picture of F-111 Aardvark
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
French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
Picture of Mirage F2 / F3
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 12 June 1966
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $10 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
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—‰
Profile drawing of General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
Wing area 36.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1650 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,072 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Mirage F2 / F3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 1,650 km/h, a difference of 1,005 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Mirage F2 / F3 at $10 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.