US Air Force Museum - Modern Flight - Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
Bill Maloney 1/20/2007 |
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01 RB-66 | 02 Douglas RB-66 |
Length: 75 feet 2 inches
Wingspan: 72 feet, 6 inches
Height: 23 feet, 7 inches
Crew: 3
Weight: Empty
43,476
Loaded -
91,000
lbs
Max Speed: 585
mph
Cruise Speed: 525 mph
Range: 1,800
miles
Service Ceiling: 43,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: ___
Powerplant: Two Allison J71s Turbojets 10,200lbs thrust each
Armament:
Two 20mm cannons in tail
8,044 lbs of photo flash bombs
First Flight : June 28, 1954
Cost: $2,334,000