Canadair CP-107 Argus

Canadair CP-107 Argus
Страны	Канада
Роль	Морской патрульный самолет
Первый полет	28 марта 1957
Построен	33

Teh Canadair CP-107 Аргус (CL-28) — морской разведывательный самолёт, разработанный и изготовленный компанией Canadair для Королевских военно-воздушных сил Канады (RCAF). В первые годы своего существования «Аргус» считался лучшим противолодочным патрульным бомбардировщиком в мире. На протяжении всей холодной войны «Аргус» служил в Морском авиационном командовании ВВС Великобритании, а затем в Морской авиационной группе и Воздушном командовании КВС.

Источник: Canadair CP-107 Argus в Википедии

Canadair Argus CP-107 Walk Around
Photographer	Bill Maloney
Localisation	RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Museum
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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)
Роль	Maritime Patrol, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
National Origin	Канада
Производителя	Канадаир
Service Entry	1957
Экипажа	Pilot, Co-Pilot, 2 Navigators, 2 Flight Engineers, 5-8 Sensor/Tack Officers (up to 15 crew total)
Длина	39.19 m (128 ft 7 in)
Размах крыла	43.34 m (142 ft 3 in)
Высота	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.