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CF-100 Canuck vs SO 4050 Vautour

CF-100 Canuck vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 888 vs 1,106 km/h, range 3,200 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 15,170 vs 21,000 kg, built 692 vs 149 units.

Avro CF-100 Canuck combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-100 Canuck
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
Specifications
CF-100 Canuck SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro Sud Aviation
First flight 19 January 1950 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1953 1956
Number produced 692 units 149 units
Average unit price $1 million $2 million
Wing area 54.9 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 17.4 m 15.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 16.5 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 3,200 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,170 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 10,500 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,311 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 888 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 3,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 15,170 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The CF-100 Canuck is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the CF-100 Canuck at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The CF-100 Canuck entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-100 Canuck or SO 4050 Vautour?
The CF-100 Canuck has been produced in greater numbers with 692 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.