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DecoEchoes In reply to PAK-FAace1234 [2014-01-02 04:30:19 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. I don't actually fault the government for cancelling the project - after all, the advent of ICBMs made the Arrow obsolete - but completely destroying the Canadian aviation industry that created it is inexcusable.

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PAK-FAace1234 In reply to DecoEchoes [2014-01-02 05:06:06 +0000 UTC]

Still would of made a great interceptor or low-level attack bomber though!

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DecoEchoes In reply to PAK-FAace1234 [2014-01-02 05:17:49 +0000 UTC]

Maybe not an interdictor (the wing was not designed for low altitudes), but certainly a high-altitude reconnaissance platform like the MiG-25, the most comparable aircraft.

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PAK-FAace1234 In reply to DecoEchoes [2014-01-02 05:30:02 +0000 UTC]

I remember there was an article stating that they wanted to revive the Arrow as a competitor to the F-35(A little outrageous, especially for an aircraft designed in the 50s)

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DecoEchoes In reply to PAK-FAace1234 [2014-01-02 05:40:35 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I remember hearing that. 50s vintage aside, the Arrow was designed for one purpose: to climb very quickly to high altitude and fly at Mach 2+ in a straight line. It would be completely unsuited to an air superiority and close air support role. Reviving the Iroquois engine, however, I would fully support!

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