F-111 Aardvark vs Mirage IV
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).
| 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 strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 June 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 78.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2340 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,240 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,745 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,700 kgf ◉ |
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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.