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F-111 Aardvark vs Mirage IV

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
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Specifications
F-111 Aardvark Mirage IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Dassault
First flight 21 December 1964 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1967 1964
Number produced 563 units 66 units
Average unit price $15 million $15 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 11.9 m
Height 5.0 m 5.4 m
Length 22.4 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 1,240 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 2 x 9,400 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 2,340 km/h for the Mirage IV. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 20,000 m for the Mirage IV.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV first flew 5 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1959 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Mirage IV's 2,340 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Mirage IV's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Mirage IV's 33,745 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the F-111 Aardvark's 22.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Mirage IV?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.