Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow
Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow
The Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was a groundbreaking and ambitious Canadian-designed and built supersonic interceptor aircraft developed during the late 1950s. The Arrow was designed to be a high-speed, high-altitude interceptor capable of defending Canadian airspace from potential threats.
The CF-105 Arrow featured advanced technology, including cutting-edge avionics, powerful engines, and sophisticated aerodynamics. It had the potential to intercept and neutralize incoming enemy aircraft at extreme altitudes and speeds.
However, despite its technological prowess, the Avro Arrow program was abruptly canceled in 1959, leading to the destruction of the existing aircraft, tooling, and technical data. This event marked a significant point in Canadian aviation history and led to the dispersal of Canadian aerospace talent to other countries.
The Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow remains an iconic symbol of Canadian engineering innovation and a topic of historical and technological significance.