The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada. It has the distinction of being the only Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production .

The Avro CF-100 “Canuck” was the largest and most successful aircraft project ever undertaken and completed by the Canadian aviation industry. This aircraft was the only jet fighter conceived, designed, tested and manufactured for operational RCAF service entirely in Canada.

2019年10月29日 · The CF-100’s good climb, excellent fire control and radar systems, twin-engine reliability and all-weather capability made the aircraft highly suitable for Canadian and NATO air defence roles of the Korean and Cold War eras. Belgium also selected the …

2006年2月6日 · Avro CF-100 Canuck, the first jet fighter designed and built in Canada. During the Cold War, Canada and the United States feared that Soviet Union bombers would attack North America via the Arctic. The CF-100 was designed to intercept these enemy aircraft.

Avro CF-100 Canuck. The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") was a Canadian jet interceptor/fighter in service during the Cold War both in NATO bases in Europe and as part of NORAD.

2020年6月17日 · The Arrow’s predecessor was the CF-100 Canuck. It was a successful all-weather interceptor designed entirely in Canada. Despite an excellent service record, the CF-100 is overshadowed by the loss of the Arrow. To examine the history of the CF-100, let’s step back to the time before World War Two.

DAYTON, Ohio -- Avro CF-100 Mk.4A Canuck on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Placed on display in 2005, the museum's aircraft is painted to appear as a 428 Squadron CF-100 Mk.4A in the mid-1950s.

The two-seat fighter crewed by a pilot and navigator, was designed with two powerful engines and an advanced radar and fire control system housed in its nose that enabled it to fly in all-weather or night conditions. 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.

Known as the "Clunk" the CF-100 was the first 100% Canadian designed and built all-weather interceptor and first flew in January 1950. The Mk 3 differs from the operational Mk 4 mainly in having the pointed nose cone, and having the lower-powered Orenda 8, of 6,000 lb. thrust. It was armed with an eight .50 cal. machine gun pack.

The Royal Canadian Air Force began CF-100 operations in 1952 at R.C.A.F. Station North Bay and the Canuck saw further modifications including better radar, fire-contol system and upgraded engines. The CF-100 was officially retired in October 1981.