Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck – фото и видео

Фотогалерея Авро Канада CF-100 Кэнак, 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.

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Teh Авро Канада CF-100 Кэнак was a Canadian jet interceptor and fighter aircraft that served with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and later the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from 1952 to 1981. It was the first Canadian-designed and built jet fighter to enter operational service. The CF-100 was developed during the Cold War to counter the threat of Soviet bombers attacking North America through the Arctic. It was designed with a twin-engine, straight-wing configuration that gave it excellent performance at high altitudes and subsonic speeds. The CF-100 was equipped with radar and air-to-air rockets, making it one of the most advanced fighters of its time.
CF-100 также был известен своей надежностью и долговечностью, за что получил прозвище «Драндулет». CF-100 выполнял различные функции, включая перехватчик, истребитель-бомбардировщик, разведчик, радиоэлектронную борьбу и учебно-тренировочный самолет. Он был развернут в Канаде, Европе и США, участвуя в учениях НАТО и миссиях NORAD. CF-100 был снят с вооружения в 1981 году, после того, как был заменен CF-101 Voodoo и CF-18 Hornet. CF-100 считается значительным достижением в истории канадской авиации и символом национальной гордости и инноваций.