Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck – Foto e Video

Galleria fotografica di un Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck, The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the “Clunk”) was a Canadian jet interceptor/fighter serving during the Cold War both in NATO bases in Europe and as part of NORAD. The CF-100 was the only Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production, serving primarily with the RCAF/CAF and in small numbers in Belgium. For its day, the CF-100 featured a short takeoff run and high climb rate, making it well suited to its role as an interceptor.

fonte: Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck su Wikipedia

L'Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck era un intercettore e caccia canadese che servì con la Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) e successivamente con le Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) dal 1952 al 1981. È stato il primo caccia a reazione progettato e costruito in Canada ad entrare in servizio operativo. Il CF-100 è stato sviluppato durante la Guerra Fredda per contrastare la minaccia dei bombardieri sovietici che attaccavano il Nord America attraverso l'Artico. È stato progettato con una configurazione bimotore ad ala dritta che gli ha dato prestazioni eccellenti ad alta quota e velocità subsoniche. Il CF-100 era equipaggiato con radar e razzi aria-aria, rendendolo uno dei caccia più avanzati del suo tempo.
The CF-100 was also known for its reliability and durability, earning it the nickname “Clunk”. The CF-100 served in various roles, including interceptor, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and trainer. It was deployed in Canada, Europe, and the United States, participating in NATO exercises and NORAD missions. The CF-100 was retired from service in 1981, after being replaced by the CF-101 Voodoo and the CF-18 Hornet. The CF-100 is considered a significant achievement in Canadian aviation history and a symbol of national pride and innovation.