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Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck


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Design of this two-seat, long-range all-weather fighter began in 1946 with the prototype CF-100 Mk 1 first flying in 1950.  The CF-100 was the first jet fighter completely designed and built in Canada.

The Mk 5 was the most produced variant with over 300 being built.  The last CF-100 was withdrawn from Canadian service in 1981.

 
 Specifications (CF-100 Mk 5)
 
Type: Fighter
Engines: two 7,275 lb (3300 kg) thrust Orenda 11 or 14 turbojets
 
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