Why the F-111 Aardvark Terrified Enemy Defenses | USA Air Force History🇺🇸🌎

Why the F-111 Aardvark Terrified Enemy Defenses | USA Air Force History

The F-111 Aardvark was one of the most advanced and feared strike aircraft ever built by the United States Air Force. Designed during the Cold War, this supersonic jet introduced revolutionary technologies such as variable-sweep wings, terrain-following radar, and a crew escape capsule. Unlike traditional fighter jets, the F-111 was built to fly extremely low and fast, avoiding enemy radar while delivering devastating precision strikes deep inside hostile territory.

In this video, we explore the full story of the F-111 Aardvark, from its ambitious design and early challenges to its combat success in Vietnam and Libya. You’ll learn why this aircraft became a key part of America’s long-range strike strategy and how it influenced future aircraft like the F-15E Strike Eagle. If you love military aviation, USA Air Force history, and legendary fighter jets, this video is for you.

👉 Watch till the end to discover why pilots respected the F-111 more than almost any other Cold War aircraft.
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00:00 Intro – The Most Unusual US Jet
00:45 Why the F-111 Was Built
02:10 Variable-Sweep Wings Explained
03:35 Flying Too Low for Radar
05:00 Engine Power and Speed
06:15 Vietnam War Combat Role
07:40 Libya Strike Mission
09:05 Strengths and Weaknesses
10:20 Why the USA Retired the F-111
11:30 Legacy of the Aardvark