F-111 Aardvark vs Mirage F2 / F3
Overview
The F-111 Aardvark and the Mirage F2 / F3 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Dassault respectively.
Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 1,650 km/h for the Mirage F2 / F3. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 20,000 m for the Mirage F2 / F3. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 2.5x the Mirage F2 / F3's 18,000 kg.
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 1 for the Mirage F2 / F3. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $10M for the Mirage F2 / F3. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 2 years before the Mirage F2 / F3 (1964 vs 1966).
| 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 |
| French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 36.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1650 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 9,072 kgf ◉ |
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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.