March Airplane of the Month: CF-100 Canuck

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 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.

For more information see our page on Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk. 3B as well as the Wikipeadia page Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck