RB-57A "Canberra" - Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

RB-57A
"Canberra"

This is the only non-U.S. design aircraft adopted for service by the United States Air Force after World War II.  The first Martin-built Canberra flew on 20 July 1953.  The major modifications included the use of the Wright J65-W-1 engines.  The RB-57A, used from 1954 to 1957 by the 363rd Tactical Air Command Reconnaissance Wing, held cameras and bombs.  Production of this variant totalled 67.  The first B-57B flew on 28 June 1954 and was delivered to Tactical Air Command in January 1955, production totalled 202.  The B-57B had different armament and a remodeled cockpit.  Laser modifications allowed the B-57B to be employed at night in Vietnam.  This versatile aircraft has been used for aerial policing of nuclear test-ban treaties,  electronic reconnaissance over Communist territory, training missions, target towing, weather research , and intercept training.  The B-57B production ended n 1963.

Manufacturer:  Martin	Quantity Produced:  403
Wing Span:  64 ft	Speed:  582 mph
Length:  65 ft 6 in	Power Plant:  Wright J65-W-5
Height:  15 ft 7 in
Empty Weight:  25,481 lb
Gross Weight:  55,000 lb

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): RB-57A "Canberra" Tail Number: (S/N): 21482 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Lackland AFB inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Not listed Access restrictions: Not listed

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