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F-111 Aardvark vs Mirage F2 / F3

F-111 Aardvark vs Mirage F2 / F3 at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,650 km/h, max takeoff weight 45,359 vs 18,000 kg, built 563 vs 1 units.

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
Dassault Mirage F2 / F3 combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
F-111 Aardvark Mirage F2 / F3
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Dassault
First flight 21 December 1964 12 June 1966
Year introduced 1967 --
Number produced 563 units 1 units
Average unit price $15 million $10 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 36.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 10.5 m
Height 5.0 m 5.8 m
Length 22.4 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1650 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km -- km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 9,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 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.