The Canadian-designed-and-built Found aircraft was developed to meet a projected demand for smaller-sized bush or utility aircraft. Two production versions were planned: the 2B with a tricycle undercarriage , and the 2C with a tail wheel. Found did not continue production of the 2B. Twenty-six 2Cs went into service with various uses and met with a mixed reception. In 1986, ten Founds were still listed in the Canadian Civil Aircraft Registry.
The Museum specimen is the aircraft used to complete final certification tests. The Found FBA-2C operated successfully on floats, wheels, and skis.
This CF-5 (officially designated CF-116) was manufactured by Canadair Limited of Montreal, Quebec in August 1970. Delivered to the Canadian Armed Forces in December of that year, it was put in storage until 1979.
Over the course of its active career, the aircraft was based at several locations across Canada, including Trenton, Ontario; Chatham, New Brunswick; and most frequently at Cold Lake, Alberta. It was put in storage in 1995.
The CF-5 was transferred to the Museum by the Canadian Forces in 1997. It retains its Warsaw Pact "aggressor" markings from its last training exercises.
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Wing Span | 11 m (36 ft) |
Length | 8.1 m (26 ft 5 in) |
Height | 2.5 m (8 ft 4 in) |
Weight, Empty | 703 kg (1,550 lb) |
Weight, Gross | 1,338 kg (2,950 lb) |
Cruising Speed | 208 km/h (129 mph) |
Max Speed | 237 km/h (147 mph) |
Rate of Climb | 335 m (1,100 ft) /min |
Service Ceiling | 4,880 m (16,000 ft) |
Range | 500 km (310 mi) |
Power Plant | one Lycoming 0-540-B, 290 hp, horizontally opposed engine |