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The General Dynamics F-111 entered service in 1967 as a medium-range aircraft designed for interdiction and tactical strikes. The F-111 was used as an all-weather attack aircraft capable of low-level penetration of enemy territory. It also could be used for reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Some unique features are variable geometry wings, the 2 crew members sat side by side in an escape capsule, internal weapons bay; terrain following radar and after-burning turbofans. The USAF retired their last F-111 in 1998 but the RAAF continued to use theirs until 2010.
Built for the USAF TAC General Dynamics F-111A 67-113 first flew in August 1969. In 1972 it went to Vietnam and flew 44 combat missions and placed in storage in 1973. 67-113 was delivered to the RAAF 3 Aircraft Depot as A8-113 and modified to RAAF Avionics Update Program (digital) ‘Pave Tack’ F-111C. The USAF retired their F-111s in 1998 but it wasn’t until 2010 when the RAAF retired theirs. A8-113 was given a “Farewell” scheme and later retired to the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre in Darwin.
Specifications for the General Dynamics F-111C
Name – referred to as “Pig” by the RAAF Role - two-seat variable geometry, all-weather strike bomber Entered service - Ordered in 1963, Delivered in June 1973 Crew - 2 side by side in air conditioned and pressurized capsule. The capsule ejects to provide shelter and protection from outside elements Powerplant – 2 x Pratt & Whitney TF30-P103 two shaft axial flow turbofan engines rated @18,500 lb thrust with afterburners Engine weight - 4,062lb (1,843 kg) Performance Max Speed (clean) - Mach 2.4 @ 40,000ft, Mach 1.1 @sea level Typical range - cruise 485 mph at 19,000ft Climb rate (combat) - 23,000ft/min Ceiling Height - 50,000 / 65,000ft (depending on weight) Ferry range with internal fuel - 3,700 miles Dimensions Length - 73ft 6in (22.4m) Height - 17ft 1.4in (5.22m) Wing area - 550sq ft (51.1m2) Wing Sweep 16 degrees (extended) - 70ft (21.33m) span 72 degrees (full) sweep - 33ft 11.5in (10.35 m)
Armament 1 x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan with 2,084 rounds. (No longer carried) 4 x GBU-15, 2000lb T.V. Guided Bombs 4 x GBU-10, 2000lb Laser Guided bombs 4 x Mk.84, 2,000lb bombs 20 x Karinga cluster bomblet dispensers 24 x 25lb practice bombs 24 x 25 lb high-drag practice bombs 4 x Harpoon, radar guided anti shipping missiles 4 x GBU-12, 500lb Laser guided 20 x Mk.82 500lb iron bombs with high-drag tail attachment 24 x standard Mk.82 bombs Up to 6 x AIM-9 Sidewinder, Air-Air Missiles 6 x 600 gallon drop tanks The internal weapons bay can house either fuel, bombs or the AVQ-26 Pave Tack Target Designator
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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3017 F-111C Aardvark "RAAF Farewell" A8-113, No. 82 Wing, Dec 2010
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1/72 scale pre-finished.
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings are pad applied for superb results.
Crew figure.
Model has variable-sweep wings that work.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
Extremely sought after by collectors.
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