Canadair
CT-114 Tutor
The Canadair CT‑114 Tutor is a jet trainer that entered service with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1962. Developed by Canadair as a replacement for the older CT‑102, the aircraft was built to provide primary jet training for student pilots and to familiarize them with high‑speed aerodynamics, navigation, and g‑limit handling. A total of 339 Tutors were produced between 1960 and 1967, the majority serving in Canada while a small number were exported to Greece and other allies.
Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A turbo‑jet delivering 2,900 lbf of thrust, the Tutor features a low‑wing monoplane layout, tricycle landing gear, and a simple, robust airframe that emphasizes ease of maintenance. Its cockpit is equipped with dual controls, basic avionics, and a side‑by‑side seating arrangement, allowing instructor and trainee to communicate effectively. The aircraft’s reliable performance and low operating costs made it an ideal platform for pilot conversion to frontline fighters such as the CF‑104 Starfighter and later the CF‑18 Hornet.
Beyond its training role, the Tutor gained fame as the “Red Baron” in the long‑running Canadian aerobatic team, the Snowbirds, showcasing its agility and contributing to Canada’s aviation heritage.
Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A turbo‑jet delivering 2,900 lbf of thrust, the Tutor features a low‑wing monoplane layout, tricycle landing gear, and a simple, robust airframe that emphasizes ease of maintenance. Its cockpit is equipped with dual controls, basic avionics, and a side‑by‑side seating arrangement, allowing instructor and trainee to communicate effectively. The aircraft’s reliable performance and low operating costs made it an ideal platform for pilot conversion to frontline fighters such as the CF‑104 Starfighter and later the CF‑18 Hornet.
Beyond its training role, the Tutor gained fame as the “Red Baron” in the long‑running Canadian aerobatic team, the Snowbirds, showcasing its agility and contributing to Canada’s aviation heritage.
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Classification
Production & History
- Units Produced
- 190
Design & Classification
- Primary Use
- Manufacturer
- Canadair
- Military Designation
- CT-114
- Wikidata ID
- Q18549307