F-111 Aardvark vs F-15E Strike Eagle

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 21 December 1964
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 563 units
Average unit price $15 million
American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
Picture of F-15E Strike Eagle
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 December 1986
Year of introduction 1986
Number produced 525 units
Average unit price $31 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 2,140 km
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—‰
3-view profile of F-111 Aardvark
Wing area 56.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-15E Strike Eagle

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