F-111G

[+Dave 2,322]

Trivia time, name something that is different from the F-111C and the F-111G and if you know, why is it like that?

[TheStig 39]

F-111G = De-nuclearized FB-111A

[Spinners 15,986]

Intakes!

[+Dave 2,322]

Both are correct but not the answer I am looking for. Who ever gets it right get a pre-release copy.

[+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557]

laser target pod under the belly?

[Viggen 644]

The F-111Gs are no longer in service with the RAAF while the Cs are.

[column5 63]

Trivia time, name something that is different from the F-111C and the F-111G and if you know, why is it like that?

 

The F-111G has the letter G in it, while the F-111C does not. This is because G comes after C in the English alphabet, and the F-111G came after the F-111C.

[pablo10692 4]

F-111C is the C version while the F-111G is the G version? :umnik2:

[+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557]

It has some slimmer on it and as I can see the very uncommon loadout of AIM-9 sidewinders

 

Differences between C and G are ECMs, combatradius and engines. The C versions recieved and avionics upgrade and fly by wire.

Edited January 28, 2009 by 76.IAP-Blackbird

[+suhsjake 11]

The F-111G had a longer range and better ECM capabilities than the original F-111C and the F-111Gs had the more powerful TF30-P-107 turbofan rather than the P-103 of the F-111C and had different (Triple Plow II) intakes.

Edited January 28, 2009 by suhsjake

[+Dave 2,322]

It has some slimmer on it

 

Correct and now the why?

[+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557]

for a better night formation flight ????

[+SkippyBing 8]

Australian tactics involve night formation/rejoin?

[+Dave 2,322]

for a better night formation flight ????

 

Well that is what they are used for. Still not the why they are on the G and not the C.

[Slartibartfast 153]

The F-111G is aerodynamically superior to the RAAF's F/RF-111C fleet, with better climb performance, range and a more robust inlet design. Well thats what me books says....

[+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557]

dunno maybe cause of the mission, they changed from SAC to TAC and the missionprofile changed?!

[+suhsjake 11]

Because the G is a rebuilt modernized version of the FB-111A. The G was the model built as a supplement trainer for the USAF TAC Command, but when the TAC command didn't need them they were sent to AMARC where they where further upgraded to RAAF needs and standards.

[+Spectre_USA 7]

Due to the low viz grey scheme?

 

Geez, man, you put some research into this stuff don't you?

 

And I thought I was a Vark-o-phile...

 

[+Dave 2,322]

Nope, come on guys, this is easy.

[Slartibartfast 153]

One is purpose built for RAAF... and the other was a retread FB-111A to the F-111G Trainer...!!!

[Bravo2009 2]

Because that is how they were made for SAC

[Slartibartfast 153]

As training aircraft FB-111As modified as F-111Gs no longer carried any tanks. However, they did retain the FB-111A pylons, which were pointed at the front and more sharply angled at the back than those found on other F-111s.

 

So the answer I think this time is the FB-111A / F-111G's have 2 extra pylons under the wings for carriage of 2 extra 600 gallon drop tanks.

 

Operationally, fuel tanks would probably only be used in conjunction with AGM-69A SRAMs (FB-111As only) or B61 nuclear weapons on the inboard pylons.

[+Dave 2,322]

Pacman and AOC are correct. It was a USAF requirement to have slimers not an Aussie requirement. The G already had them when the Aussies got them. I told you the answer was easy.

[Slartibartfast 153]

Pacman and AOC are correct. It was a USAF requirement to have slimers not an Aussie requirement. The G already had them when the Aussies got them. I told you the answer was easy.

 

 

Now that the answer is here its easy lol

[+Crusader 2,101]

Aussies go for GUNS!!