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Description
| Notes: Bomber version of F-111A. | ||
| Manufacturer: | General Dynamics | |
| Base model: | F-111 | |
| Designation: | FB-111 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Aardvark | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Bomber | |
Specifications
| Length: | 73' 6" | 22.4 m | |
| Height: | 17' | 5.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 70' | 21.3 m | |
| Wingarea: | 550.0 sq ft | 51.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 47,481 lb | 21,533 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 110,646 lb | 50,179 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 114,277 lb | 51,826 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-7 (A/B 20,350 Lb) | ||
| Thrust (each): | 10,800 lb | 4,897 kg | |
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 151 mph | 243 km/h | 131 kt |
| Max Speed: | 1,452 mph | 2,338 km/h | 1,263 kt |
| Climb: | 23,418 ft/min | 7,137 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 57,000 ft | 17,373 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Castle Air Museum | Atwater | California |
| Eighth Air Force Museum | Barksdale AFB | Louisiana |
| K.I. Sawyer AFB | K.I. Sawyer AFB | Michigan |
| Kelly Field Heritage Museum | Kelly AFB | Texas |
| March Field Air Museum | Riverside | California |
| McClellan Aviation Museum | McClellan AFB | California |
| Plattsburgh AFB | Plattsburgh AFB | New York |
| South Dakota Air and Space Museum | Ellsworth AFB | South Dakota |
| Strategic Air Command Museum | Ashland | Nebraska |
| Whiteman AFB | Whiteman AFB | Missouri |
| Wings Over The Rockies Aviation & Space Museum | Denver | Colorado |
FB-111 A on display
Castle Air Museum | Eighth Air Force Museum | Kelly Field Heritage Museum | ||
March Field Air Museum | March Field Museum | McClellan Aviation Museum | Plattsburgh AFB | |
South Dakota Air and Space Museum | Strategic Air Command Museum | Whiteman AFB | Wings Over The Rockies Aviation & Space Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Mark Zesewitz Colonie, NY | I was stationed at Plattsburgh from 1983-1984 and assigned to the 380th SPS. I returned in 1986 after cross training and was assigned to the 380th FMS(Fuel Cell). I worked on both the FB-111 and the KC-135 aircraft. I enjoyed both tours at Plattsburgh. I retired in 2005 as a MSgt. after 23 years. 12/07/2007 @ 06:33 [ref: 18832] |
| Ray Lindsley Spokane, WA | I was at Plattsburgh AFB 1986 - 1989. 380th AMS and QA. I was a Bomb-Nav tech. Radar, INS, and the likes. I also worked on the A/E models at Mtn Home (80-82) and RAF Upper Heyford (83-86)
In either form (digital or analog), the F-111 was a great plane and did what no other plane could do at that time. (and few can do today for that matter) I have fond memories of the long and often cold hours on the flight line, and the great people I worked with. "Red Hots" at Clare and Carls outside the base are also a fond memory ! 05/19/2007 @ 19:28 [ref: 16529] |
| Mike Smith Baltimore, OH | I worked FB Phase and Tank Farm @ Plattsburgh from 02/81 to 08/84. I loved that base and have the best memories of the cold, the beautiful mountains surrounding the base and the guys I served with. If I had to do it all over again, I would have picked the same base for the opportunity to work that awesome aircraft. The memory that sticks out the most in Phase was realligning or replacing the blow-in doors! Almost an all day affair. 02/05/2007 @ 09:10 [ref: 15420] |
| Brett Papillion, NE | The Strategic Air and Space Museum did something fun this holiday season. They opened up the cockpit and had people take pictures with santa. It was interesting seeing people climbing up the ladder and squezzing in. They also have a second cockpit capsule on display, along with the doplar radar. Very interesting. 01/24/2007 @ 09:52 [ref: 15282] |
| Mary Gewinner Snohomish, WA | I was stationed at Plasttsburgh AFB from 1969 to 1972. I have never seen so much snow or been so cold. I was with the 380th Transportation Squadron, working in the TMO office, I was responsible for shipping out all the B52 crews and families and shipping in all the F111 and FB111's pilots and families. I would also be on the flight line up inside a tanker (usually going Young Tiger) to manifest any passengers catching a hop. Boy, was it COLD.
And hey, Randy...I'm also from Reseda. Mary Gewinner 01/09/2007 @ 09:28 [ref: 15145] |
| Gary Kuhlen , OH | I was a Security Policeman at Plattsburgh from Oct 81 to Jan of 83. I stood in front of Randy Smith's aircraft 69-504. I remember Plattsburgh as one very cold base. Wind that cut right through you. I remember walking to the SP training building one day. It was so cold out. The muk-a-luks didn't do the job keeping the feet warm that time. Good times. I left in Jan 83 for an assignment to King Salmon, AK. 10/07/2006 @ 10:59 [ref: 14397] |
| Rob Stolsig Bath, ME | I was stationed at Plattsburgh AFB (1988 - 1991) 380th MMS, Weapons loading when the SRAM's were removed, when we stood down all nukes and when we finally closed the bomb wing. 05/27/2006 @ 09:26 [ref: 13392] |
| John Gifford Syracuse, NY | I was at Plattsburgh AFB and transitioned from B52g's to the FB-111a. Assigned to the 380th FMS ENG. COND. (known as FM-31.) I worked the early launch as well as engine trim team. Would be glad to hear from anyone who was there from 1968 thru 1972, Also anyone who went TDY as Young Tiger and/ or ARC LIGHT. S/SGT JE Gifford. 05/03/2006 @ 18:05 [ref: 13197] |
| STEVE H. HAWKINS , AL | Referring to Thomas Zilka, are you the Thomas Zilka who served at the Air Force base in Guam late 1972 into early 1973? It seems like I remember you talking about the FB111.
04/11/2006 @ 10:06 [ref: 13120] |
| David Dow , NH | I'm organizing the next FB-111 reunion to be held at Pease AFB, NH and I'm trying to located a 1/10th scale module of the FB-111 that used to be available from General Dynamics or one that was on display at HQSAC, in Omaha, NE. If anyone knows to location of either model please contact me.
I do have list of all the tail numbers right out of the -1 if the web master would like them. Thanks Dave Dow 03/28/2004 @ 07:51 [ref: 7081] |
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