General Dynamics F-111C
Military
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The F-111C variable-sweep fighter-bomber combined twin engines with revolutionary swing-wing technology for diverse mission profiles. Its 22.4-meter fuselage achieved 2,656 km/h speed while the 21.3-meter wingspan adjusted for different flight regimes. The two-pilot crew managed complex operations from penetrating bombers to reconnaissance.
Specifications
- Role
- Fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1968
- Length
- 22.4 m
- Wingspan
- 21.3 m
- Max speed
- 2,656 km/h