nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Er, uhhh, that’s a bomber…..

Stan

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

You're wrong.

Tinker

Around 45 of the original 100 B-1s (actually B-1B) are still around and are based at Dyess AFB, Texas and Ellsworth AFB, SD. While it looks somewhat like the old, now obsolete, F-111, it is around 2-3 times the size. Th fighter guys like it when it comes to "play" at Red Flag since it is able to keep up with the speed of the fighters. This is a very large, very powerful and very beautiful example of flying machines. If you ever saw one taking off with all four afterburners blaring you would be unlikely to forget either the sight or the noise.

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

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Thank you for the informational post.

Elias Amador

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
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F-111 Aardvark
AFR F-111 air to air refueling.jpg
Air-to-air refueling mission over the North Sea
Role Attack aircraft;
strategic bomber; reconnaissance; electronic warfare
National origin United States
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 21 December 1964; 57 years ago
Introduction 18 July 1967; 54 years ago
Retired USAF: F-111F, 1996; EF-111A, 1998
RAAF: F-111C, 2010
Status Retired
Primary users United States Air Force (USAF)
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Number built 563 (total);[1] 76 (FB-111)[2]
Variants General Dynamics–Grumman F-111B
General Dynamics F-111C
General Dynamics–Grumman EF-111A Raven
General Dynamics F-111K
General Dynamics–Boeing AFTI/F-111A Aardvark
The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is a retired supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft. Production variants of the F-111 had roles that included ground attack (e.g. interdiction), strategic bombing (including nuclear weapons capabilities), reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Developed in the 1960s by General Dynamics, the F-111 entered service in 1967 with the United States Air Force (USAF). The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) also ordered the type and began operating the F-111C variant in 1973.

The F-111 pioneered several technologies for production aircraft, including variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbofan engines, and automated terrain-following radar for low-level, high-speed flight. Its design influenced later variable-sweep wing aircraft, and some of its advanced features have since become commonplace. The F-111 suffered a variety of problems during initial development.

A fighter variant, the F-111B, was not accepted for production. The F-111B was intended to perform aircraft carrier-based roles with the US Navy, including long-range interception.

USAF F-111s were retired during the 1990s with the F-111Fs in 1996 and EF-111s in 1998. The F-111 was replaced in USAF service by the F-15E Strike Eagle for medium-range precision strike missions, while the supersonic bomber role has been assumed by the B-1B Lancer. The RAAF continued to operate the type until December 2010, when the last F-111C was retired.

The name Aardvark was derived from perceived similarities of the aircraft to the animal of the same name: a long nose and low-level, terrain-following capabilities. The word aardvark originated in the Afrikaans language, as a contraction of "earth-pig", and this was the source of the F-111's nickname of "Pig", during its Australian service.

Elias Amador

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
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"F-111" and "F111" redirect here. For the ship with pennant number F111, see HMNZS Te Mana (F111).
F-111 Aardvark
AFR F-111 air to air refueling.jpg
Air-to-air refueling mission over the North Sea
Role Attack aircraft;
strategic bomber; reconnaissance; electronic warfare
National origin United States
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 21 December 1964; 57 years ago
Introduction 18 July 1967; 54 years ago
Retired USAF: F-111F, 1996; EF-111A, 1998
RAAF: F-111C, 2010
Status Retired
Primary users United States Air Force (USAF)
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Number built 563 (total);[1] 76 (FB-111)[2]
Variants General Dynamics–Grumman F-111B
General Dynamics F-111C
General Dynamics–Grumman EF-111A Raven
General Dynamics F-111K
General Dynamics–Boeing AFTI/F-111A Aardvark
The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is a retired supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft. Production variants of the F-111 had roles that included ground attack (e.g. interdiction), strategic bombing (including nuclear weapons capabilities), reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Developed in the 1960s by General Dynamics, the F-111 entered service in 1967 with the United States Air Force (USAF). The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) also ordered the type and began operating the F-111C variant in 1973.

The F-111 pioneered several technologies for production aircraft, including variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbofan engines, and automated terrain-following radar for low-level, high-speed flight. Its design influenced later variable-sweep wing aircraft, and some of its advanced features have since become commonplace. The F-111 suffered a variety of problems during initial development.

A fighter variant, the F-111B, was not accepted for production. The F-111B was intended to perform aircraft carrier-based roles with the US Navy, including long-range interception.

USAF F-111s were retired during the 1990s with the F-111Fs in 1996 and EF-111s in 1998. The F-111 was replaced in USAF service by the F-15E Strike Eagle for medium-range precision strike missions, while the supersonic bomber role has been assumed by the B-1B Lancer. The RAAF continued to operate the type until December 2010, when the last F-111C was retired.

The name Aardvark was derived from perceived similarities of the aircraft to the animal of the same name: a long nose and low-level, terrain-following capabilities. The word aardvark originated in the Afrikaans language, as a contraction of "earth-pig", and this was the source of the F-111's nickname of "Pig", during its Australian service.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

It is a Rockwell B-1 Bomber. Google an F-111 image and you will easily see a big difference.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

When the Kentucky Motor Speedway was new I was there with my son. During the opening ceremony for the race one of these "Big Babies" snuck up from behind the track for a "scare the hell out of everyone" low level pass. Right over my head, as she came over the track it was pulled up at about a 60 degree angle with the afterburners blasting away. Everyone was immediately sooo proud of America, and shocked to the point that a lot of race fans needed to make a trip to the rest rooms. What a beautiful site, The B-1, not the restrooms! The rumble in your chest was magnificent! The race was okay, but didn't compare to that fly over.

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

True.

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Tomorrow's post will be a 3D of the F-111.

Fly cessna Loc: Hemet ,Ca

Both swing wing but B-1 has a few more engines on it having spent some time working on both in the USAF

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Thank you for the additional information. I have read that the F-111 was an interceptor and a bomber would that information be correct?

Fly cessna Loc: Hemet ,Ca

Yes both fighter and bomber but best at bombing

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

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Thank you.