How fast does an F-111 go?

1,650 mph
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Top speed

The F-111 was a trailblazer for aircraft tech, with examples being its afterburning turbofan engines, sweep-wing, and automatic terrain-following radar. With its pioneering characteristics and a top speed of 1,650 mph, this high-speed variable-sweep wing aircraft has earned its place in military history.

Was the F-111 a good plane?

The F-111 was a multipurpose tactical fighter bomber capable of supersonic speeds. The aircraft was one of the more controversial aircraft ever to fly, yet it achieved one of the safest operational records of any aircraft in USAF history and became a highly effective all-weather interdiction aircraft.

How fast does a fighter jet go in knots?

The stall speeds of modern fighter jets vary greatly depending upon several factors such as the weight of payload and temperature. However, in optimum conditions and level flight, we can find that an A-10 ‘Warthog’ stalls around 110-140 knots whereas that of an F-22 ‘Raptor’ is around 160-180 knots.

What’s the average cruising speed of a fighter jet?

Jet aircraft generally cruise most efficiently at about Mach 0.8 (981 km/h (610 mph)) and at altitudes around 10,000–15,000 m (33,000–49,000 ft) or more. The idea of the jet engine was not new, but the technical problems involved could not begin to be solved until the 1930s.

How fast do the Blue Angels fly?

about 700 mph
Blue Angels Air Show facts The fastest speed flown during an air show is about 700 mph (just under Mach 1; Sneak Pass) and the slowest is about 120 mph (Section High Alpha).

How fast is the F 15 Eagle?

1,875 mph
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle/Top speed

How high can a F-111 fly without refueling?

At low altitudes, the F-111 could fly supersonic speeds hugging the ground with its terrain-following radar. The F-111 could also fly transoceanic distances without refueling. The F-111 set a record for the longest low-level supersonic flight (172 miles at less than 1,000 feet altitude) on 9 November 1966.

How did the F-111 bomber work in Vietnam?

The F-111 worked in Vietnam because it flew really low and was really fast. It could fly down to 200 feet AGL (above ground level) using terrain following radar in all but the heaviest rain. As long as the TFR could see the difference between the weather and the ground, it could fly safely.

Could you fly the F-111 without a stopwatch?

All F-111 pilots lived by their stopwatch. You could not fly without it, as the INS died young. The F-111B model for the Navy was cancelled. Too big, too heavy, and not maneuverable. They got the Tomcat instead. Face it: Tom Cruise in an F-111 just wouldn’t have hacked it for a movie.

What was the last F-111 plane shot down?

The RAAF was the last operator of the F-111, with its aircraft serving until December 2010. The May 1960 U-2 incident, in which an American CIA U-2 spy plane was shot down over the USSR, stunned the United States government.