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General Dynamics F-111C
Photo: Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald (U.S. Air Force) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Tactical / Medium Bombers · United States · 1973
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GeneralDynamicsF-111C

General Dynamics F-111C
General Dynamics F-111C Photo: Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald (U.S. Air Force) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
85
Range
75
Accuracy
70
Speed
80
Survivability
75
Versatility
90
Avionics
65
Reliability
55
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraCold War
In service1973–1973
Operators1 countries
Quantity28
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
1/3
Cold War
3/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
85
Range
75
Accuracy
70
Speed
80
Survivability
75
Versatility
90
Avionics
65
Reliability
55
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
General Dynamics F-111C
Production
1973–1973
Quantity
28
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1968
  • Service Entry Year1973
  • Crew2
  • Primary Roleinterdictor and tactical strike aircraft
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
  • Engine Typeturbofan
  • Engine ModelTF30-P-3
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)97
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)147
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
  • Service Ceiling18,000 m
  • Ferry Range6,000 km
  • Combat Radius2,100 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length22.8 m
  • Wingspan31 m
  • Height5.6 m
  • Empty Weight24,000 kg
  • Loaded Weight30,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight31,700 kg
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
  • Radarterrain-following radar
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built28
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year2010
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1973Production started
  2. 1982Sale: Australia (4 units)
53
years in service
0
years in production
28
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
General Dynamics F-111CSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1982Australia4——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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