CF-105 Arrow vs F-104 Starfighter
| Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 | 483 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 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 2,103 km/h, a difference of 397 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has a longer range at 680 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or F-104 Starfighter?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher service ceiling at 16,154 meters (52,998 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or F-104 Starfighter?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 13,170 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or F-104 Starfighter?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or F-104 Starfighter?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.