CF-105 Arrow vs Lightning

Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
Picture of CF-105 Arrow
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 25 March 1958
Year of introduction --
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.
Picture of Lightning
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer English Electric
First flight 4 August 1954
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 337 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 113.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 6.3 m β—‰
Length 23.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2103 km/h β—‰
Operational range 667 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,154 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg β—‰
Empty weight 22,245 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf β—‰
Wing area 44.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 16.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2092 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,368 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,459 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,752 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,092 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,684 kgf β—‰
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