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Oct 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Navy abandoned the F-111B in May 1968
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The U.S. Navy walked away from the F-111B carrier-fighter program in May 1968. The aircraft exceeded 80,000 pounds and needed a wingspan seven feet wider than the Air Force version to slow sufficiently for carrier landings; technology developed for it later featured on the F-14 Tomcat.
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: The Navy abandoned the F-111B carrier-fighter program.
WHEN: May 1968
WHERE: USA
WHY: The F-111B exceeded 80,000 pounds and required a wider wingspan to slow enough for carrier landings.
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