First flown on March 25,1958,the Canadian designed and built Avro Arrow CF-105 was the most powerful and sophisticated fighter aircraft of its time.
The Arrow project was cancelled by the Canadian Government on Feb.20,1959 and all existing Arrows were ordered destroyed.The reason for the program's abrupt cancellation remains open to speculation.
Max. speed- Mach 2(twice the speed of sound)
Range- 820 miles
Accomodated-1 pilot and 1 navigator
Armament- 4 AIM-4 Falcon or Sparrow 2 missiles

You will find a very detailed history of the birth...and death of this magnificent flying machine in the following link to the CBC radio & TV archives http://archives.cbc.ca/science_technology/aeronautics/topics/275/