Did the F-111 have a gun?
Armament. The F-111 fighter is armed with air-to-surface ordnance for the long-range attack. The internal weapons bay under the fuselage could include various weapons. The tactical combat variants, excluding the EF-111A or FB-111A/F-111G, could carry a M61 Vulcan 20mm cannon with a 2,084 round ammunition tank.
Was the F-111 used in Vietnam?
The F-111 served in a number of combat operations. There have been 14 combat losses, only one of which was a confirmed shoot-down. The remainder of the losses were mid-air collisions, flight into terrain, or unknown. Ten United States F-111s were lost during combat action in Vietnam, Libya and Iraq.
How many bombs could the F-111 carry?
two
Its primary offensive load was two nuclear bombs, but it could also carry up to 28 500-kg (1,100-pound) conventional bombs. The M-4 series had a troublesome production history and was quickly superseded as the principal Soviet long-range bomber by the Tupolev Tu-95. Production ceased in the early 1960s.
Are any f111s still flying?
The operational career of the F-111 came to an end on Dec. 3, 2010 at RAAF Amberley, near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, as a crew in an F-111C (serial number A8-125) of the Royal Australian Air Force touched down for the aircraft’s last landing. The RAAF had operated the F-111 since 1973.
How many F 18s are there?
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
| F/A-18 Hornet | |
|---|---|
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Navy (historical) United States Marine Corps Royal Australian Air Force Spanish Air Force |
| Number built | F/A-18A/B/C/D: 1,480 |
| Developed from | Northrop YF-17 |
What was the nickname for the F-111?
Pig
In Australian military and aviation circles, the F-111 Aardvark was affectionately known as the “Pig”, due to its long snout and terrain-following ability.
Was the f5 carrier capable?
Though primarily designed for a day air superiority role, the aircraft is also a capable ground-attack platform. The F-5A entered service in the early 1960s. During the Cold War, over 800 were produced through 1972 for U.S. allies….Northrop F-5.
| F-5A/B Freedom Fighter F-5E/F Tiger II | |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 1962 |
| Status | In service |
Why were f111s buried?
Trying to recover the materials was not cost effective, and it was full of hazards requiring a very comprehensive facility and PPE to even attempt. So, it was decided to bury them to take away the possibility of exposure to asbestos.
Was the F-111 A good aircraft?
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.