F-111 Aardvark vs Dassault Mirage G

Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the Dassault Mirage G are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 2,390 km/h for the Dassault Mirage G. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 3,850 km for the Dassault Mirage G. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 18,500 m for the Dassault Mirage G.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 3 for the Dassault Mirage G. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $25M for the Dassault Mirage G. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 3 years before the Dassault Mirage G (1964 vs 1967).

American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes.
Dassault Dassault Mirage G Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 18 November 1967
Year introduced --
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 61.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 19.2 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 22.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,940 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,117 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg β—‰
Empty weight 21,400 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,119 kgf β—‰
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.4 m β—‰
Height 5.4 m β—‰
Length 18.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2390 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,850 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,740 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,000 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Dassault Mirage G?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Dassault Mirage G's 2,390 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Dassault Mirage G?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Dassault Mirage G's 3,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Dassault Mirage G?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Dassault Mirage G's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Dassault Mirage G?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Dassault Mirage G's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Dassault Mirage G?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the Dassault Mirage G's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Dassault Mirage G?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 3 units of the Dassault Mirage G.