General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark: libros - historia

F-111 Aardvark (Pilot's Flight Operation Instructions)

The F-111 Aardvark flew 4000 combat missions during the Vietnam War, struck Libya in 1986, and saw action during Operation Desert Storm.
Originally designed as a medium-range fighter-bomber, the versatile aircraft proved its meddle as a strategic bomber, tactical strike aircraft, and reconnaissance platform.

When it debuted in 1964, the F-111 ushered in a new era. Equipped with variable-geometry wings, afterburning turbofan engines, and terrain-following radar, the high-tech F-111 was truly groundbreaking.

Originally printed by General Dynamics and the USAF in the 1960s, this F-111 Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. The manual was recently declassified. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted and color images appear in black and white.

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F-111 Aardvark - General Dynamics' Variable-Swept-Wing Attack Aircraft (Legends of Warfare)

El General Dynamics F-111, introducido a principios de los años 60, fue visto inicialmente como un avión muy prometedor. A pesar de un historial de servicio difícil, políticas de adquisiciones militares cambiantes y los desafíos de la integración de nueva tecnología, sirvió como un elemento disuasorio clave durante la Guerra Fría. El F-111 jugó un papel importante tanto en la Guerra de Vietnam como en la Operación Tormenta del Desierto.

Muchas de las dificultades iniciales en el despliegue del F-111, como la integración de sistemas complejos, son ahora comunes en los aviones de combate modernos. Aunque la Armada de los EE. UU. no adoptó el modelo F-111B, el desarrollo del Grumman F-14 Tomcat se benefició de las pruebas de radar y misiles en el F-111B.
El F-111 era un avión potente capaz de transportar armamento pesado, pero fue descontinuado por la Fuerza Aérea de los EE. UU. a mediados de los años 90 debido a los altos costos de mantenimiento. El avión permaneció en servicio con la Fuerza Aérea Australiana hasta 2010.

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F-111: Fort Worth Swinger

At the time of its introduction into service, the F-111 was a revolutionary aircraft and was, without doubt, extremely popular. Capable of delivering a wide variety of ordnance, with a high degree of survivability, it was arguably one of the best tactical aircraft of its time.

Illustrated with 180 color photographs, this book covers the operational period of the F-111 Aardvark and EF-111 Raven including details of all versions produced, including color schemes and special markings, and the units that flew the aircraft operationally from the first in the 1960s through to eventual retirement by the test community in the 1990s.

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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

A pictorial history of the F-111, the great jet fighter-bomber built, including 740 color photos covering all models from the F-111A through the F-111K. In addition to a "Roll Call" including histories of each individual aircraft, photos of over 90% of the aircraft are included. Nose art of the FB-111A is covered with 48 photos.

Contents: Program History, Aircraft System Description - USAF Tactical F-111s - Strategic FB-111s - U.S. Navy F-111Bs - Royal Australian Air Force F-111s - British Royal Air Force F-111Ks - F-111 Combat Operations - NASA F-111s.

One hundred and twenty Unit and Campaign patches are included, along with appendices on External Differences, Avionics Systems, F-111 Specifications, a Unit and Tail Code Summary, Attrited Aircraft, and a list of the 113 Aircrew members who died flying the F-111.

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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (Osprey)

Despite its uncertain start the F-111 proved to be one of the most successful and influential designs of the 1960s. Its radical 'swing wing' was adopted by the F-14 Tomcat, Panavia Tornado and Rockwell B-1B Lancer while its turbofan-type engines became standard in many combat aircraft.
F-111 crews pioneered tactics using terrain-following and laser targeting devices that made the F-15E Eagle's missions possible. Its 4,000 low-altitude penetration missions during Operation Linebacker in Vietnam showed how individual aircraft can deliver crippling blows to enemy capability without loss to themselves.

Contents: Introduction - Design and Development - Technical Specifications and Variants - Operational History - Conclusion - Bibliography and Further Reading.

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