Canadair CP-107 Argus | |
|---|---|
| Paese | Canada |
| Ruolo | Aerei da pattugliamento marittimo |
| Primo volo | 28 marzo 1957 |
| Costruito | 33 |
Le Canadair CP-107 Argus (CL-28) era un aereo da ricognizione marino progettato e prodotto da Canadair per la Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Nei suoi primi anni, l'Argus era considerato il miglior bombardiere di pattuglia anti-sottomarino del mondo. L'Argus prestò servizio durante la Guerra Fredda nel Maritime Air Command della RCAF e successivamente nel Maritime Air Group and Air Command della CF.
fonte: Canadair CP-107 Argus su Wikipedia
| Canadair Argus CP-107 Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Museum |
| Photos | 23 |
Vedi anche:
General Characteristics and Role
The Canadair CP-107 Argus was a specialized maritime patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft developed for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and later the Canadian Forces. It was based on the airframe of the Bristol Britannia airliner, but incorporated significant modifications, including an unpressurized fuselage optimized for low-level, long-duration patrols, and large radomes for its sensor equipment. The Argus was considered one of the most effective ASW aircraft of the Cold War era, boasting an immense range and endurance necessary for patrolling the North Atlantic against Soviet submarines. The Argus served Canada for over 30 years before being replaced by the CP-140 Aurora (a derivative of the Lockheed P-3 Orion).
| Property | Typical Value (Argus Mk II) |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Maritime Patrol, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) |
| National Origin | Canada |
| Produttore | Canadair |
| Service Entry | 1957 |
| Equipaggio | Pilot, Co-Pilot, 2 Navigators, 2 Flight Engineers, 5-8 Sensor/Tack Officers (up to 15 crew total) |
| Lunghezza | 39.19 m (128 ft 7 in) |
| Apertura alare | 43.34 m (142 ft 3 in) |
| Altezza | 11.75 m (38 ft 7 in) |
| Empty Weight | 34,670 kg (76,430 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 68,040 kg (150,000 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engines: 4 x Wright R-3350-32W Turbo-Compound 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines.
- Power Output (Each): 2,800 kW (3,750 hp).
- Maximum Speed: 460 km/h (286 mph; 248 kn).
- Cruise Speed: 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Range: 9,300 km (5,780 mi; 5,020 nmi).
- Endurance: Up to 24 hours of flight time, making it exceptionally suited for long patrols.
Armament and Sensor Systems
- Armament: Internal weapons bay capable of carrying up to 3,630 kg (8,000 lb) of ordnance, including depth charges, torpedoes (e.g., Mk 46), and mines.
- Detection Systems: Featured a large nose radome for surface search radar, a ventral radome for additional sensors, and a MAD (Magnetic Anomaly Detector) boom extending from the tail for detecting submerged submarines.
- Sonobuoys: Carried a large quantity of sonobuoys, which were dropped into the ocean to acoustically detect underwater targets.
- Retirement: The last CP-107 Argus was retired from Canadian service in 1981.
Visualizzazioni : 1900
Puoi anche vedere:
Canadair CF-104 Starfighter – Foto e Video
Canadair CF-5 – Foto e Video
Canadair Sabre – Foto e Video
Lockheed U-2 – Foto e Video
P-51D Mustang vol2 - Cammina
Fortezza Volante B-17G - Walkaround
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 - Passeggiata
General Motors FM-2 Wildcat - WalkAround
Junkers Ju-52 Tante Ju - Passeggiata
Messerschmitt Me-109E - Cammina