CF-105 Arrow vs F-104 Starfighter

Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
Picture of CF-105 Arrow
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 25 March 1958
Year introduced --
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $3 million
American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
Picture of F-104 Starfighter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 4 March 1954
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 2578 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
Wing area 113.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 23.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2103 km/h â—‰
Operational range 667 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,154 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,245 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf â—‰
Wing area 18.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 6.4 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2137 km/h â—‰
Operational range 670 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,350 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,536 kgf â—‰
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