CF-105 Arrow vs Lightning
| 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 |
| British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| First flight | 4 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 44.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,367 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,459 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,752 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,092 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,368 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or Lightning?
The Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 2,103 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or Lightning?
The Lightning has a longer range at 1,367 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or Lightning?
The Lightning has a higher service ceiling at 16,459 meters (53,999 ft) compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 16,154 meters (52,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or Lightning?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the Lightning's 20,752 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or Lightning?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the Lightning's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or Lightning?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or Lightning?
The Lightning has been produced in greater numbers with 337 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.