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Not swept wing, but adjustable wing...My buddy told me of the terrain radar when I asked him why he sold a Corvette he had. He replied that after going supersonic while 200 feet above a desert floor, fast cars weren't much of a thrill. It was a kick ass aircraft in it's day...during it's time, faster than most.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-111_Aardvark

(edit) Performance

Maximum speed: 1,434 kn (1,650 mph, 2,656 km/h) at altitude
795 kn (915 mph; 1,472 km/h) / Mach 1.2 at sea level
Maximum speed: Mach 2.5
Range: 3,210 nmi (3,690 mi, 5,940 km)
Ferry range: 3,210 nmi (3,690 mi, 5,940 km) with external drop tanks
Service ceiling: 66,000 ft (20,000 m)
g limits: +7.33
Rate of climb: 25,890 ft/min (131.5 m/s)
Wing loading: 126 lb/sq ft (620 kg/m2) spread
158 lb/sq ft (771 kg/m2) wings swept
Thrust/weight: 0.61
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