General Dynamics F-111C
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The General Dynamics F-111C is a variant of the F-111 Aardvark medium-range interdictor and tactical strike aircraft, developed by General Dynamics to meet Australian requirements. The design was based on the F-111A model but included longer wings and strengthened undercarriage. The Australian government ordered 24 F-111Cs to equip the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1963, but the aircraft were not delivered until 1973 because of long-running technical problems. During 1979 and 1980 four of these aircraft were converted to the RF-111C reconnaissance variant. Four ex–United States Air Force (USAF) F-111As were purchased by Australia and converted to F-111C standard in 1982 to replace F-111Cs destroyed during accidents. Australia also operated 15 F-111Gs between 1993 and 2007, mainly for conversion training. In Australian military and aviation circles, the F-111 Aardvark was affectionately known as the "Pig", due to its long snout and terrain-following ability.
1973 — 2010
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F-111C
28 produced,
General Dynamics, Royal Australian Air Force, United States, 
fighter-bomber,
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General Dynamics F-111C
General Dynamics F-111C
F-111C A8-132 on display at the South Australian Aviation Museum| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
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| commons | image | General Dynamics F-111C | Commons | ||
| commons | image | General Dynamics F-111C | Commons | ||
| commons | image | F-111C A8-132 on display at the South Australian Aviation Museum | Commons | ||
