CF-100 Canuck vs DH.110 Sea Vixen
| Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| First flight | 19 January 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 692 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland |
| First flight | 26 September 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wing area | 54.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,622 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,194 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 888 km/h, a difference of 239 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The CF-100 Canuck has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,205 kg compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 15,170 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the CF-100 Canuck at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The CF-100 Canuck entered service first in 1953, 6 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-100 Canuck or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The CF-100 Canuck has been produced in greater numbers with 692 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.