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CF-100 Canuck vs Gloster Javelin

CF-100 Canuck vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 888 vs 1,140 km/h, range 3,200 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 15,170 vs 19,579 kg, built 692 vs 436 units.

Avro CF-100 Canuck combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-100 Canuck
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
CF-100 Canuck Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro Gloster
First flight 19 January 1950 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1953 1956
Number produced 692 units 436 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 54.9 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 17.4 m 15.9 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 16.5 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 3,200 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,170 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 10,500 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,311 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CF-100 Canuck or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 888 km/h, a difference of 252 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-100 Canuck or Gloster Javelin?
The CF-100 Canuck has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-100 Canuck or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-100 Canuck or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 15,170 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-100 Canuck or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 16.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CF-100 Canuck or Gloster Javelin?
The CF-100 Canuck entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-100 Canuck or Gloster Javelin?
The CF-100 Canuck has been produced in greater numbers with 692 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.