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Hobby Boss 1/48 General-Dynamics F-111A Aardvark # 80348
SKU
HB80348
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1/48 Aircraft
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£47.99
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The General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark was a revolutionary all-weather strike aircraft that reshaped tactical aviation during the Cold War.
Developed in the 1960s as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Fighter Experimental (TFX) program, the F-111A combined long range, heavy payload capacity, and supersonic performance into a single, highly adaptable platform.
One of its most distinctive features was its variable-geometry (swing) wing, allowing the aircraft to adjust wing sweep in flight.
With wings extended, the F-111A achieved greater lift for takeoff and low-speed handling; swept back, it could exceed Mach 2 at altitude.
This flexibility gave it exceptional performance across multiple mission profiles.
The aircraft was powered by twin turbofan engines and featured terrain-following radar, enabling high-speed, low-level penetration missions in adverse weather and at night — a significant technological leap at the time.
Its side-by-side cockpit seating, enclosed in an escape capsule for crew safety, further distinguished it from other contemporary fighters.
The F-111A saw combat during the Vietnam War, where it demonstrated the effectiveness of precision low-level strike operations.
Though early service revealed technical challenges, continuous improvements refined the platform into a reliable and formidable attack aircraft.
Nicknamed the “Aardvark” for its long nose and terrain-hugging attack profile, the F-111A remains an iconic example of innovative aerospace engineering and Cold War strategic thinking.
| SKU | HB80348 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hobby Boss |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Short Description | Hobby Boss 1/48 General-Dynamics F-111A Aardvark # 80348 |
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