-While its listed top speed was Mach 2.65, anecdotal evidence from a former F-111 Weapons Systems Officer reveals the fighter-bomber could fly much faster. -The true limit was not engine power but the ...

The United States Air Force’s supersonic, multirole jet, the F-111 Aardvark, had an inauspicious start in the 1960s, but it ultimately evolved into a lethal platform. In fact, it was such a useful ...

Key Points and Summary - The F-111 Aardvark, a long and sleek fighter-bomber known for its variable-sweep wings, was one of the most successful aircraft in U.S. Air Force history. -This versatile ...