Specifications for:

F-111C

  • RF-111C

  • F-111G


    F-111C Specifications

    Type: two-seat variable geometry, all-weather strike bomber

    Manufactured by:General Dynamics-Fort Worth

    Entered service:Ordered in 1963,Delivered in June 1973.

    Accomodation:Crew of two side by side in air conditioned and pressurised capsule. Whole capsule ejects to provide shelter and protection from outside elements. 50 kts/Zero ft capability(EJECTION PARAMETERS).

    Powerplant: two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P103 two shaft axial flow turbofan engines rated @18,500 lb thrust with afterburners.Engine weight=4,062lb(1,843 kg).

    Performance:

  • Max Speed(clean) Mach 2.4 @ 40,000ft,Mach 1.1 @sea level

  • Typical range cruise 485 mph at 19000ft

  • Climb rate=(combat)23,000ft/min

  • Ceiling Height=50-65,000ft(depends on weight)

  • ferry range with internal fuel=3,700 mls

    Dimensions:

  • 16 degrees(extended) sweep = 70ft(21.33m) span

  • 72 degrees(full) sweep = 33ft 11.5in(10.35 m)

  • length - 73ft 6in(22.4m)

  • height=17ft 1.4in(5.22m)

  • Wing area=550sq ft(51.1m^2)

    Armament :

  • 20mm M61A1 Vulcan with 2,084 rounds.(No longer carried)

  • 4 GBU-15;2000lb T.V.Guided Bombs

  • 4 GBU-10;2000lb Laser Guided bombs

  • 4 Mk.84 2,000lb bombs

  • 20 Karinga cluster bomblet dispensers

  • 24 (25lb) practise bombs

  • 24 high drag (25lb) practise bombs

  • 4 Harpoon;radar guided anti shipping missiles

  • 4 GBU-12; 500lb Laser guided

  • 20 Mk.82 500lb Iron bombs with high drag tail attachment

  • 24 standard Mk.82 bombs

  • six (two with other weapons)AIM-9 Sidewinder;Air-Air Missiles

  • 6 drop tanks with 600 gallon capacity

  • N.B. The internal weapons bay can house either fuel,bombs or the AVQ-26 Pave Tack Target Designator


    Notes:

    For further F-111 Information the excellent:F-111 Aardvark Pageis a must.

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    RF-111C Specifications

    Type: two-seat variable geometry, all-weather reconnaissance aircraft

  • UNIQUE TO AUSTRALIA

    Manufactured by:General Dynamics-Fort Worth

    Entered service:Ordered 1963 as standard F-111c, Modified and delivered 1979-80 Accomodation:Crew of two side by side in air conditioned and pressurised capsule. Whole capsule ejects to provide shelter and protection from outside elements. 50 kts/0 ft capability(EJECTION PARAMETERS).

    Powerplant: two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P103 two shaft axial flow turbofan engines rated @18,500 lb thrust with afterburners.Engine weight=4,062lb(1,843 kg).

    Performance:

  • Max Speed(clean) Mach 2.4 @ 40,000ft,Mach 1.1 @sea level

  • Typical range cruise 485 mph at 19000ft

  • Climb rate=(combat)23,000ft/min

  • Ceiling Height=50-65,000ft(depends on weight)

  • ferry range with internal fuel=3,700 mls

    Dimensions:

  • 16 degrees(extended) sweep = 70ft(21.33m) span

  • 72 degrees(full) sweep = 33ft 11.5in(10.35 m)

  • length - 73ft 6in(22.4m)

  • height=17ft 1.4in(5.22m)

  • Wing area=550sq ft(51.1m^2)

    Armament :

  • Non Carried

    Reconnaissance Package(fits in weapons bay):

  • KA56E ; low panoramic camera

  • KA93A4; high panaroramic camera

  • 2 KS87C; framing cameras

  • AN/AAD5; infra-red line scanner

  • high altitude radar altimeter,television viewfinders

    Notes:

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    F-111G Specifications

    Type: two-seat all-weather attack/strategic bomber

    Manufactured by:General Dynamics-Fort Worth

    Entered Service:Ex USAF; Delivered in October 1993

    Accomodation:Crew of two side by side in air conditioned and pressurised capsule. Whole capsule ejects to provide shelter and protection from outside elements. 50 kts/0 ft capability(EJECTION PARAMETERS).

    Powerplant: two low bypass axial flow Pratt & Whitney TF30-P107 afterburning engines. 20, 000lbs thrust class (each) in max AB

    Performance: from 122KCAS at MSL to 2.5 Mach at 50, 000ft; 1.2 Mach at MSL

  • unrefueled ferry (internal fuel only) 2500nm

    Dimensions:

  • 16 degrees(extended) wingsweep - 70ft span
  • 72 degrees(full) wingsweep - 33ft 11in
  • length - 73ft 6in
  • height 17ft 1.5in

    Armament :Same as the F-111C

    Notes:

    For further F-111 Information check out the:F-111 Aardvark Page

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