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CP-107 Argus vs Shackleton

CP-107 Argus vs Shackleton at a glance — top speed 507 vs 485 km/h, range 9,495 vs 6,782 km, max takeoff weight 71,214 vs 44,452 kg, built 33 vs 185 units.

Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
Avro Shackleton military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Shackleton
Specifications
CP-107 Argus Shackleton
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Avro
First flight 27 March 1957 9 March 1949
Year introduced 1958 1951
Number produced 33 units 185 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 192.8 m² 132.0 m²
Wingspan 43.4 m 36.5 m
Height 12.4 m 7.1 m
Length 40.4 m 28.2 m
Maximum speed 507 km/h 485 km/h
Operational range 9,495 km 6,782 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,669 m
Max. takeoff weight 71,214 kg 44,452 kg
Empty weight 36,741 kg 26,218 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,759 kW 4 x 1,460 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CP-107 Argus or Shackleton?
The CP-107 Argus is faster with a maximum speed of 507 km/h compared to the Shackleton's 485 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CP-107 Argus or Shackleton?
The CP-107 Argus has a longer range at 9,495 km compared to the Shackleton's 6,782 km.
Which can fly higher, the CP-107 Argus or Shackleton?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Shackleton's 5,669 meters (18,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the CP-107 Argus or Shackleton?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 71,214 kg compared to the Shackleton's 44,452 kg.
Which is larger, the CP-107 Argus or Shackleton?
The CP-107 Argus is longer at 40.4 meters compared to the Shackleton's 28.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CP-107 Argus or Shackleton?
The Shackleton entered service first in 1951, 7 years before the CP-107 Argus which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CP-107 Argus or Shackleton?
The Shackleton has been produced in greater numbers with 185 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.