Canadair CP-107 Argus | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Role | Maritime patrol aircraft |
| First flight | 28 March 1957 |
| Built | 33 |
The Canadair CP-107 Argus (CL-28) was a marine reconnaissance aircraft designed and manufactured by Canadair for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In its early years, the Argus was reputedly the finest anti-submarine patrol bomber in the world. The Argus served throughout the Cold War in the RCAF’s Maritime Air Command and later the CF’s Maritime Air Group and Air Command.
Source: Canadair CP-107 Argus on Wikipedia
| Canadair Argus CP-107 Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Museum |
| Photos | 23 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Role | Maritime Patrol, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) |
| National Origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| Service Entry | 1957 |
| Crew | Pilot, Co-Pilot, 2 Navigators, 2 Flight Engineers, 5-8 Sensor/Tack Officers (up to 15 crew total) |
| Length | 39.19 m (128 ft 7 in) |
| Wingspan | 43.34 m (142 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 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.
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