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CF-105 Arrow
Photo: Unknown photographer, copyright originally held by the Government of Canada · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Interceptors · Canada · 1957
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CF-105 Arrow
CF-105 Arrow Photo: Unknown photographer, copyright originally held by the Government of Canada · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
75
Rate of Climb
80
Service Ceiling
85
Radar & Sensors
70
Long-Range Missiles
60
Range
65
Readiness
40
Reliability
55
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Canada
ManufacturerAvro Canada
CategoryInterceptors
EraEarly Cold War
In service1957–1959
Operators1 countries
Quantity2,004
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Interceptors MASS Rating
3/23
Early Cold War
30/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
75
Rate of Climb
80
Service Ceiling
85
Radar & Sensors
70
Long-Range Missiles
60
Range
65
Readiness
40
Reliability
55
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
CF-105 Arrow
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1957–1959
Quantity
2,004
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1958
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleInterceptor
  • Generationsecond
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney J75-P-3
  • Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J75
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)104.5
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.9 Mach
  • Cruise Speed975.92 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,154.4 m
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length23.47 m
  • Wingspan14.5 m
  • Height6.401 m
  • Empty Weight22,244.544 kg
  • Loaded Weight25,818.912 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight31,119.228 kg
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built5
  • Operators1
  • Variants4
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1959
  • Production Start1957
  • Production End1959
  • Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1957Production started
  2. 1958Entered service
  3. 1959Production ended
69
years in service
2
years in production
2,004
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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