A formation flight of three General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark supersonic tactical bombers in clean configuration, demonstrating their distinctive swing-wing design.
Judge Dredd
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A formation flight of three General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark supersonic tactical bombers in clean configuration, demonstrating their distinctive swing-wing design.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F-111
Model
F-111 Aardvark
Manufacturer
General Dynamics
Airline
Royal Australian Air Force (typical) or United States Air Force
Livery
RAAF standard dark camouflage
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney TF30 afterburning turbofan
Thrust
2 × 112 kN (25,100 lbf) with afterburner
Wingspan
19.2 m (variable geometry)
Length
22.4 m
Height
5.22 m
MTOW
45,359 kg
Range
4,840 km
Capacity
2 crew
Cruise Speed
965 km/h (Mach 0.87)
Noise Rating
Approx. 120-130 dB (military, not rated by ICAO civil standards)
Location
Airport Code
XRH/YSRI
Airport Name
RAAF Base Richmond
Viewing Spot
Airshow
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR