Years In Service: 1953-1981
Initial Flight: June 25, 1947
CF-100 was the first aircraft entirely designed and built in Canada. The aircraft operated under the US/Canadian North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) to protect North American airspace from Soviet intruders such as nuclear-armed bombers. The Avro Canada Canuck (affectionately known as the “Clunk”) was a Canadian jet interceptor/fighter serving during the Cold War.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 15′ 5″ Wingspan: 58′ 1″ Length: 54′ 1″ Crew: 2 No. of Engines: 2 Armament: Rockets: 2 wingtip pods of 29 x 70-mm (2.75 in) “Mighty Mouse” fin-folding aerial rockets Thrust: 7,275 mph Powerplant: Avro Orenda 14 turbojet Cruise speed: 472 mph Max Speed: 554 mph Ceiling: 45,000 ft.