F-111 Aardvark – PDF

The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was developed during the 1960s to provide the United States with a sophisticated long-range aircraft capable of penetrating enemy defenses at high speed and low altitude. Designed by General Dynamics, the F-111 incorporated an innovative combination of variable-sweep wings, powerful twin turbofan engines, advanced terrain-following radar, and a side-by-side two-man cockpit. Its movable wings could be extended for lower-speed flight and swept rearward for high-speed operations, giving the aircraft exceptional flexibility across a wide range of mission profiles.

The F-111 first entered combat during the Vietnam War, where early operational difficulties were eventually overcome and the aircraft demonstrated the effectiveness of its high-speed, low-level, all-weather strike capabilities. F-111s could operate independently at night and in poor weather, using terrain-following radar to penetrate hostile airspace at very low altitude. The aircraft later played a prominent role in the 1986 strikes against Libya and saw extensive combat during the Gulf War, attacking airfields, armored forces, command facilities, and other important targets with precision-guided and conventional weapons.

Throughout the Cold War, the F-111 also served as an important component of American nuclear deterrence. Aircraft stationed in Europe provided NATO with a powerful tactical strike capability, while the specialized FB-111A served with Strategic Air Command as a nuclear-armed medium bomber. Other versions performed electronic warfare and specialized support missions, demonstrating the adaptability of the basic design.

The F-111 combined long range, heavy weapons capacity, sophisticated avionics, and exceptional low-level performance in an aircraft unlike any that preceded it. Its variable-sweep wings became one of its most recognizable features and allowed the Aardvark to excel in mission profiles ranging from long-range penetration to high-speed attack. This product includes complete counter sets in both extended-wing and swept-wing configurations, allowing players to represent the aircraft in either configuration on the tabletop.

What’s Included:

For both versions of the aircraft

• 12 1.5” square counter images
• 24 1” square counter images
• 36 .75” square counter images
• 40 .625” square counter images
• Numbered Images to assist with game organization and tracking
• Printable PDF format for personal gaming use

Each image size is contained on a ½ sheet.

• Enables users to save paper and print 2 types of aircraft on the same page.
• Print one set of aircraft images then reverse the page in the printer and print a second type of your choice on the same page.