Wednesday, November 14, 2007

General Dynamics F-111

General Dynamics is a defense group formed by mergers and it is the sixth largest defense contractor in the world. The F-111 is a medium-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft designed in the 1960s.
The only remaining operator of the F-111 is the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and in Australian service the F-111 is known as the Pig.
Length: 73.5 ft (22.4 m) - Wingspan: 63.0 ft spread, 32.0 ft swept (19.2 m/9.74 m) - Height: 17.13 ft (5.22 m) - Wing area: 657.4 ft² spread, 525 ft² swept (61.07 m²/48.77 m²) - Empty weight: 47,481 lb (21,537 kg) - Loaded weight: 82,843 lb (37,577 kg) - Max takeoff weight: 98,979 lb (44,896 kg) - Powerplant 2× turbofans with afterburner, 25,100 lbf (112 kN) each - Maximum speed: Mach 2.5, (1,650 mph) (2,985 km/h) - Range: 1,330 mi combat, 3,220 mi ferry (2,140 km / 5,185 km) - Service ceiling: 56,650 ft (17,270 m) - Rate of climb: 25,890 ft/min (131.5 m/s)