de Havilland Canada has taken limitations of the somewhat antiquated CF-5 Archeopteryx, and developed a new design to replace that plane for Airship and Floatplane operations. In addition to developing a respectable fighter design, a stretched version capable of carrying a dedicated observer and increased payload has been developed to give the platform greater options to possible customers.
Production is commencing for RCNAS orders in 1937, with deliveries expected in early 1938
[SIZE=3]de Havilland Canada CF-8 "Rhamphorhynchus"[/SIZE]
Statistics
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Crew: 1
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Length: 26.5 ft
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Wingspan: 47 ft
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Height: 12 ft
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Wing area: 396 ft²
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Empty weight: 5,052 lbs
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Loaded weight: 6,000 lbs
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Powerplant: Orenda Merlin II (1280hp)
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Armament: 4x.50cal MG (nose), 100 pound payload
Performance
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Maximum speed: 346 mph
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Max Range: 666 mi
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Service ceiling: 38,500 ft
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Rate of Climb: 3,174 ft/min
[SIZE=3]de Havilland Canada CFS-8b "Ornithopterus"[/SIZE]
Statistics
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Crew: 2 (Pilot and Observer)
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Length: 30.6 ft
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Wingspan: 47 ft
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Height: 12 ft
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Wing area: 396 ft²
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Empty weight: 5,862 lbs
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Loaded weight: 7,200 lbs
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Powerplant: Orenda Merlin II (1280hp)
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Armament: 2x.50cal MG (nose), 250 pound payload
Performance
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Maximum speed: 337 mph
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Max Range: 578 mi
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Service ceiling: 32,500 ft
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Rate of Climb:/B] 2,512 ft/min