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F-111 Aardvark

25.5k Scriefers  9.7 years ago
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~~~~OPERATIONAL AT HIGHEST SETTINGS~~~~
(Tested on iPad)

Group 1, 2 = Napalm Canisters
Group 3 = Variable Wing Activation (VTOL Down)

The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was a supersonic, medium-range interdictor and tactical Attack aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic bomber, aerial reconnaissance, and electronic warfare in its various versions. Developed in the 1960s by General Dynamics, it first entered service in 1967 with the United States Air Force.

The F-111 pioneered several technologies for production aircraft, including variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbofan engines, and automated terrain-following radar for low-level, high-speed flight. Its design influenced later variable-sweep wing aircraft, and some of its advanced features have since become commonplace.

The F-111 was an all-weather attack aircraft, capable of low-level penetration of enemy defenses to deliver ordnance on the target. It featured an internal weapons bay that could carry bombs, a removable 20 mm M61 cannon, or auxiliary fuel tanks. The craft also had rotating pylons on the wings on which external munitions were fitted.

@planelover400, I gotta admit, I came close to giving up and scrapping this project. This was the most challenging build I have done so far! But I got her done and in working order. She flies very well when the wings are fully extended, but is nose tippy when they are retracted (because the CoL shifts further behind the CoM). Also, shoutout to @katrina for the bomb-tail design.

Enjoy this Cold War innovator, and be sure to drop your payload before retracting the wings!

General Characteristics

  • Successors 6 airplane(s) +49 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 44.0ft (13.4m)
  • Length 50.0ft (15.3m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 14,904lbs (6,760kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,885lbs (8,566kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.498
  • Wing Loading 41.7lbs/ft2 (203.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 453.1ft2 (42.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3884

Parts

  • Number of Parts 236
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 558
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    46.7k JMicah4
    Oooooohhh
    9.5 years ago
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    Don't know how I missed this one
    +1 9.6 years ago
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    Can u please explain how u did the wings I want to try it but can't figure it out..... and may u please do a f-22 raptor with the thrust vector
    9.7 years ago
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    Try making na F-14 with swing wing and the landing gear like A-10 hog
    9.7 years ago
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    72.5k Authros
    Great work, really nice build, I like how you have done the retractable wings.
    9.7 years ago
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    15.9k Allstar
    Run, Forrest, Run!
    9.7 years ago
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    25.5k Scriefers
    @ahiredgun. It looks very cool. I'll give it a shot when I find the time.
    9.7 years ago
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    150 ahiredgun
    Hey scriefers I got a possible boat plane for you to build it will be one hell of a challenge to build its called the xpbb1 sea ranger very prototype and hardly anyone knows about it
    9.7 years ago
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    4,227 Geebers
    Hey Scriefers, could you possibly check out my P-80? I tried to make one but the ends are hard. If you could give me any suggestions it would make my day:) You don't have to but thank you for the inspiration!
    9.7 years ago
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    15.9k Allstar
    Quit being a Scriefers groupie. Sure he's good, but nobody can be called the best. Everybody has their forte and Scriefers just makes a lot of large, detailed aircraft @planelover400
    9.7 years ago
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    25.5k Scriefers
    @xopher206, cool! Yeah I had two medium engines in the rear too but scrapped them. I lost the additional speed but got better turning performance by bringing the CoM closer to the CoL.
    9.7 years ago
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    Seen one in real life, and it looks extremely alike, for simple planes that is
    9.7 years ago
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    I love this plane, per my taste I modified it to have 2 more med jets at the tail and one turbofan in the nose and airbrakes. It flies more level with the wings back now and achieves 750+
    9.7 years ago
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    First moving wing plane that flies well!
    9.7 years ago
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    Stop fighting!
    9.7 years ago
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    36.4k Cjredwards
    Lol who pissed in your Corn flakes! @jewel BTW @Scriefers the plane looks amazing and flys great!
    9.7 years ago
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    Nice work
    9.7 years ago
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    4,227 Geebers
    Jewels your F-11- looks EXACTLY like a f-14...
    9.7 years ago
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    18.6k Teus
    Really nice aircraft! You nailed it.
    9.7 years ago
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    50 Jewel
    @Scriefers There you go - enjoy! https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/u1b2zI/F-111-swept-wing
    9.7 years ago
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    150 ahiredgun
    Very cool. Nice to see an airplane I grew up seeing all the time I will rate it when I have more time
    9.7 years ago
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    Be quiet jewel! Scriefers is the best builder in the game!
    9.7 years ago
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    Best f-111 in the game!
    9.7 years ago
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    Thanks so so much! And don't be sorry I underatand
    9.7 years ago
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    4,227 Geebers
    I think it was definitely worth the wait! The swept wings idea is awesome and now it's pos to implement it. Great things aren't (usually) created in a day, keep doing what you do best!
    9.7 years ago
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