The General Dynamics F-111 “Aardvark,” born from the 1960s TFX program, was a groundbreaking tactical strike aircraft and the ...

Article Summary and Key Points: The F-111 Aardvark was a revolutionary Cold War-era aircraft, renowned for its speed, payload capacity, and adaptability. Featuring the world’s first variable ...

The F-111 also received the AN/AVQ-26 Pave Tack targeting pod, a device that combined a laser designator with an IR camera. It allowed the aircraft to self-designate targets for attack with laser ...

The F-111 went through four inlet configurations before the problems in a not very maneuverable aircraft were resolved. The later F-14 -always- had inlet problems with the TF30.

F-111 Aardvark – What Made This Strike Aircraft Such a Legend: The F-111 may have been relegated to retirement more than two decades ago, but its legacy remains in the aviation space today.

In his letter on weapon planning and high-speed penetration (AW&ST July 23, p. 6), G.D. Goldshine says “the military made bad decisions on the B-58 and F‑111 programs.” ...

As a military-hardware order that had been proclaimed the richest in U.S. history, the F-111 fighter-bomber project seemed likely to set more records for hot controversy than cold cash. Air Force ...

F-111 Aardvark, also known as the "Pig," was one of the most effective military jets ever created, ... (RAFF) to postpone their order for the aircraft. On December 22, 1969, ...

The F-111 played a variety of roles during its 30 years of service. Built primarily as a medium-range, all-weather interdictor and tactical strike aircraft, the Aardvark also acted as a strategic ...