<p>The CF-100 was in service for over 30 years in Canada. It was a twin engine interceptor and was one of the greatest Canadian success. It was a jet that was the first fighter jet produced entirely in Canada from design stage up to the completed product. It was an all weather interceptor designed for Canada's climate.
</p><p>It was the first straight winged combat aircraft to achieve Mach 1.
</p><p>Crew: 2, Pilot and Navigator
Length: 16.5 m (54 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 17.4 m (57 ft 2 in)
Height: 4.4 m (14 ft 6 in)
Empty weight: 10,500 kg (23,100 lb)
Loaded weight: 15,170 kg (33,450 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × Avro Canada Orenda 11 turbojets, 32.5 kN (7,300 lbf) each
</p><p>Performance
</p><p>Maximum speed: 888 km/h (552 mph)
Range:3,200km (2,000mi)
Service ceiling: 13,700 m (45,000 ft)
</p><p>Armament
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2 wingtip pods of 29 x 70-mm (2.75 in) "Mighty Mouse" fin-folding aerial rockets
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2007-10-18 05:56
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