CF-105 Arrow vs Lightning
Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment. | |
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Origin country | π¨π¦ 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. | |
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Origin country | π¬π§ 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 |