English Electric Canberra

The Martin RB-57A was designed as a reconnaissance version of the B-57A, which could be converted to the bomber role if necessary.

The RB-57A was almost identical to the B-57A externally; most of the changes were internal.

The addition of camera equipment aft of the bomb bay and the necessary electronics to operate them were the most
notable difference between the two A model versions.

The USAF received 67 RB-57As during 1953 and 1954. Originally, 99 aircraft were ordered; however, the order was reduced by a third because of the expected delivery of the more capable [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] anticipated by mid-1954.

After withdrawal from USAF reconnaissance units, some RB-57As were converted to electronic reconnaissance aircraft and redesignated [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]. Most of the others were assigned to Air National Guard units.

Later still, some aircraft were converted to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].

TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: None for reconnaissance mission, although aircraft were designed to be converted to the bomber role if necessary
Engines: Two Wright J65-W-5 turbojets of 7,200 lbs.
static thrust each (Wright J65 was U.S.-built version of the Armstrong
Siddeley "Sapphire")
Maximum speed: 600 mph at 45,000 ft.
Cruising speed: 530 mph
Combat radius: Approx. 1,250 miles
Range: Approx. 2,650 miles maximum ferry range
Service ceiling: 48,000 ft.
Span: 64 ft. 0 in. (without tip tanks)
Length: 65 ft. 6 in.
Height: 15 ft. 7 in.
Weight: 51,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight
Crew: Two (pilot and navigator-photographer)
Serial numbers: 52-1426 to 52-1492