Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:delta_wing
advanced aerodynamics
cutting-edge technology
defense
lightweight
fighter aircraft
swept wings
detailed performance metrics
remains a topic of interest.
high speed and altitude
gptkbp:applicationDate 1961-02-20
gptkbp:armament gptkb:AIM-7_Sparrow_missiles
gptkbp:assemblyLocation gptkb:Malton,_Ontario
gptkbp:avionics advanced radar systems
gptkbp:cockpit tandem_seating
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:culturalImpact symbol_of_Canadian_innovation
gptkbp:decommissioned 1969
gptkbp:design gptkb:Jim_Floyd
gptkb:Avro_Canada
1953
prototype
gptkbp:engine Orenda_Iroquois
gptkbp:firstFlight successful
1 hour 30 minutes
Janusz Żurakowski
1958-10-25
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 4,500 L
gptkbp:hasArea Janusz Żurakowski
gptkbp:hasFunding gptkb:Canadian_government
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
gptkbp:helicopterCapacity intercept enemy bombers
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Cold_War_aviation_technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:inspiration British_aircraft_design
gptkbp:insuranceAccepted long range missions
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle type
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
gptkbp:length 20.1 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro_Canada
gptkbp:maxSpeed gptkb:Mach_2.0
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 18,000 kg
gptkbp:nationalTeam gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:numberBuilt 5
gptkbp:project $150 million
200 aircraft
gptkbp:range 2,500 km
gptkbp:releaseYear 1957-10-04
gptkbp:retired 1959
gptkbp:role interceptor
gptkbp:significance Canadian_aviation_history
gptkbp:status cancelled
gptkbp:successor none
gptkbp:team Avro engineers
gptkbp:weight 12,700 kg
gptkbp:wingArea 56.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 14.63 m