The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is a retired, supersonic, medium-range fighter-bomber. Production models of the F-111 had roles that included attack, strategic bombing, reconnaissance, and electro
An F-111 flying over the North Sea in 1989
The side-by-side seating adopted in the F-111
Four-photo series showing the F-111A wing sweep sequence
F-111 cockpit before a night flight
The General Dynamics–Grumman F-111B is a long-range carrier-based interceptor aircraft planned as a follow-up to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II for the United States Navy.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
…development, largely related to the engines. A multirole carrier-based fighter/long-range interception variant intended for the United States Navy, the F-111B, was canceled before production. Several specialized models, such as the FB-111 strategic bomber and the EF-111 electronic warfare aircraft, were also…
F-111B, BuNo 151974, approaching USS Coral Sea in July 1968
F-111B, BuNo 151970 in flight over Long Island, New York, in 1965
F-111Bs, BuNo 151970 and 151971, over Long Island during testing
The F-14 that Grumman proposed as a replacement for the F-111B, was designed around the same engine/radar/missile combination.