Article Summary and Key Points: The F-111 Aardvark was a revolutionary Cold War-era aircraft, renowned for its speed, payload capacity, and adaptability. Featuring the world's first variable-sweep ...
KEY POINT: Design flaws initially stymied the F-111’s success in combat operations and the airframe was retired by 1996. However, the Aardvarks’ legacy lives on among aviation buffs today. One often ...
Summary and Key Points: The F-111 Aardvark, developed in 1962 by General Dynamics, was a groundbreaking warplane with swept wings and advanced radar systems, allowing it to fly at supersonic speeds ...