The Avro Arrow
What country built the Avro Arrow?
Canada
What global conflict caused tension between the U.S and the Soviet Union after WW2
The Cold War
What shape were the Arrow's wings?
Delta wings
What year was the Arrow cancelled?
1959
How do many Canadians remember the Arrow today?
As a symbol of Canadian innovation
What type of aircraft was the Avro Arrow?
A supersonic interceptor jet
Which country was Canada worried might attack North America?
The soviet Union
True or False: The arrow could fly faster than the speed of light
False
Who was the Prime Minister when the Arrow was cancelled?
John Diefenbaker
Approximately how many workers lost their jobs after the cancellation?
Over 14,000
What company designed and built the Arrow?
Avro canada
Which region were Soviet bombers expected to fly over?
The arctic
What system is used to detect an enemy aircraft?
Radar
What was the main reason for the cancellation?
The project became too expensive
Where did many former Arrow engineers later work?
NASA
What was the main purpose of the Arrow?
To intercept soviet bombers during the Cold War
What defence partnership between Canada and the U.S was formed in 1958?
NORAD
About how high could the Arrow fly?
Over 50,000 feet
What new military technology was replacing interceptor aircraft?
Missiles
Why do some people think cancelling the Arrow was a mistake?
Canada may have lost important technology and innovation
What was the maximum speed the Arrow could reach?
Mach 2 OR twice the speed of sound
Why was the Arrow important during the Cold War?
It was designed to defend North America from soviet bomber attacks
Why was the arrow considered advanced for its time?
It used advanced speed, radar, and engineering technology
What happened to the Arrow prototypes after cancellation?
They were destroyed
What question do historians still debate today?
Whether Canada made the right decision, cancelling the Arrow