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National Security Journal on MSN22h
F-111 Aardvark: The Supersonic Bomber That Could Do It All
The F-111 Aardvark was a revolutionary Cold War-era aircraft, renowned for its speed, payload capacity, and adaptability.
The National Interest on MSN11d
How the F-111 Aardvark Helped Pioneer Multirole Aircraft
The Aardvark was the first airplane to incorporate specific design features to make it multirole capable. When it comes to ...
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Why The Military Has Retired The F-111 Aardvark
The General Dynamics' F-111 Aardvark, also known as "Pig," is one ... air dominance by producing a multi-role supersonic combat aircraft capable of flying below enemy radar. However, the fighter ...
Smithsonian Magazine2y
Was the Navy’s F-111 Really That Bad?
The F-111B was designed to defend the fleet, but only one landed aboard an aircraft carrier ... attack version of the F-111, and over a 30-year career the “Aardvark” flew combat missions ...