DescriptionThe General Dynamics–Grumman EF-111A Raven is an electronic-warfare aircraft designed to replace the EB-66 Destroyer in the United States Air Force. Its crews and maintainers often called it the "Spark-Vark", a play on the F-111's "Aardvark" nickname. The USAF contracted with Grumman in 1974 to convert some existing General Dynamics F-111As into electronic warfare/electronic countermeasures (ECM) aircraft.[N 1] The USAF had considered the Navy / Marine Corps Grumman EA-6B Prowler, but desired a penetrating aircraft with supersonic speed. The EF-111 entered service in 1983 and served until its retirement in 1998.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 38.0ft (11.6m)
- Length 45.4ft (13.8m)
- Height 17.8ft (5.4m)
- Empty Weight 15,265lbs (6,924kg)
- Loaded Weight 22,152lbs (10,048kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.043
- Wing Loading 51.9lbs/ft2 (253.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 426.5ft2 (39.6m2)
- Drag Points 3529
Parts
- Number of Parts 54
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 412
