CF-100 "Canuck" -- Haliburton, Ontario
N 45° 02.569 W 078° 31.277
17T E 695215 N 4990695
Known as the "Clunk" the CF-100 was the first 100% Canadian designed and built all-weather interceptor and first flew in January 1950.
Waymark Code: WM9RNN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/25/2010
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CF-100 Canuck
Fighter
Crew 2
Propulsion 2 Turbojet Engines
Engine Model Avro Canada Orenda 11
Engine Power (each) 32,5 kN 7306 lbf
Speed 1046 km/h 565 kts
650 mph
Service Ceiling 16.459 m 54.000 ft
Range 2.093 km 1.130 NM
1.300 mi.
Empty Weight 10.478 kg 23.100 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight 16.783 kg 37.000 lbs
Wing Span 17,68 m 58,0 ft
Wing Area 54,9 m² 591 ft²
Length 16,48 m 54,1 ft
Height 4,74 m 15,6 ft
First Flight 19.01.1950
Production Status out of production
Total Production 692
Data for (Version) Avro Canada CF-100 Mk 5 Canuck
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Tail Number: (S/N): RCAF A683
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Park
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
Erected in 1974 by the local Roayal Canadian Legion Branch 129 and the municipality of Dysart et al.
Access restrictions: Not listed
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