Canadair CP-107 Argus

The CP-107 Argus, built by Canadair Aircraft Corporation, was designed to meet a 1952 requirement for a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warware(ASW) aircraft to succeed the Avro Lancaster Mk 10 and the Lockheed P2V Neptune in service with the Royal Canadian Air Force's Maritime Air Command. The aircraft was based on the Bristol Britannia airliner.

• To conduct maritime patrol operations in support of ASW tasks and assignments.
• To maintain a primary Search and Rescue capability.

Characteristics

Length:			39.26 m
Span:			43.37 m
Height:			11.79 m
Weight:			71,214 kg max
Power:			4 3,400 horsepower Wright R-3350-EA1 Radial Piston Engines
Speed:			507 km/h (maximum)
Ceiling:		25,000 ft
Range:			5,900 miles