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CP-107 Argus vs Nimrod

CP-107 Argus vs Nimrod at a glance — top speed 507 vs 926 km/h, range 9,495 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 71,214 vs 87,090 kg, built 33 vs 49 units.

Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
CP-107 Argus Nimrod
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Hawker Siddeley
First flight 27 March 1957 23 May 1967
Year introduced 1958 1969
Number produced 33 units 49 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 192.8 m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 43.4 m 35.0 m
Height 12.4 m 9.5 m
Length 40.4 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed 507 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 9,495 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 71,214 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight 36,741 kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,759 kW 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CP-107 Argus or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the CP-107 Argus's 507 km/h, a difference of 419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CP-107 Argus or Nimrod?
The CP-107 Argus has a longer range at 9,495 km compared to the Nimrod's 9,262 km.
Which can fly higher, the CP-107 Argus or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the CP-107 Argus's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CP-107 Argus or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the CP-107 Argus's 71,214 kg.
Which is larger, the CP-107 Argus or Nimrod?
The CP-107 Argus is longer at 40.4 meters compared to the Nimrod's 38.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the CP-107 Argus or Nimrod?
The CP-107 Argus entered service first in 1958, 11 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CP-107 Argus or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has been produced in greater numbers with 49 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.