New England Air Museum - Martin RB-57A Canberra
Bill Maloney 1/20/2009 |
01 Martin RB-57A Canberra | 02 Martin RB-57A Canberra | 03 Martin RB-57A Canberra Turbojet | 04 Martin RB-57A Canberra Nose |
05 Martin RB-57A Canberra Nose |
Two other Martin RB-57s at aviation museums in the northeast |
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Another Martin RB-57 at the US Air Force museum in Dayton, OH | Martin RB-57 Canberra at the Wings of Eagles Museum in Horseheads, NY |
Length: 66 feet 0 inches
Wingspan: 106 feet, 7 inches
Height: 15 feet, 7 inches
Crew: 2
Weight: Empty 27,000lbs Loaded - 59,000lbs
Max Speed: 600 mph
Cruise Speed: 420 mph
Range: 2,000 miles
Service Ceiling: 70,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 5,040 gallons internally
Powerplant: Two Pratt & Whitney J57-P-9 turbojets 10,000 lbs thrust each
Armament:
None
First Flight : Nov. 3, 1955
Cost: $3,050,000