Canadair Argus 10739 - Slemon Park - Summerside, PEI - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

Canadian-designed and built Maritime Anti Submarine Warfare and surveillance aircraft. Argus 10739 was one of 33 aircraft that saw service with the RCAF/CF. It is one of only 5 aircraft of its type still in existence.

Argus 739's history:

22 February 1960 - Taken on strength

First used by No. 404 (MP) Squadron at RCAF Station Greenwood, NS. With No. 415 (MP) Squadron at CFB Summerside, PEI after Integration but still numbered 20739.

As 10739, operated by No. 415 (Maritime Patrol) Squadron, CFB Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Became instructional airframe 749C. Preserved, and now displayed at CFB Summerside.

The Argus carried a crew of 15.

An information marker affixed to the aircraft gives the following characteristics:

Length 135' Wing Span 142'
Range 4000 NM
Speed 330 kts max
200 kts cruise

Endurance 32 hours

Engines 4 Wright R3350s 3700 hp

Weapon Load 8000 lb depth bombs and torpedoes

All up Weight 157,000 lbs

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Canadair CP107 Argus Tail Number: (S/N): 10739 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Slemon Park, Summerside PEI. inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Access restrictions: Available for viewing 24/7. Visitors should not this is considered hallowed ground and should conduct themselves accordingly.

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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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