On March 30, 1968, Maj. Sandy Marquardt and Capt. Joe Hodges of the U.S. Air Force were forced to use the escape module of their swing-wing F-111 Aardvark strike jet. The F-111A, which had yet to ...
The F-111 Aardvark was a Cold War-era strike aircraft, distinct for its long nose, sweep-wing design, and two-seat configuration. Entering service during the Vietnam War, the F-111 served venerably in ...
Developed to meet a bold United States Department of Defense (DoD) edict that called for a multi-role aircraft that could meet all future tactical needs of all U.S. military services, the General ...
Key Points and Summary - The F-111 Aardvark grew from the 1960s TFX drive to field a fast, long-range strike jet. -General Dynamics’ swing-wing design, twin TF30 turbofans and the first production ...
The F-111 Aardvark wasn’t just fast—it was revolutionary. With variable-sweep wings, terrain-following radar, and a fully ejectable cockpit, this Cold War marvel pushed the boundaries of what military ...