Previously Held AFSC/MOS 29150-Communications Center Specialist
29170-Communications Center Supervisor
Service Years
1960 - 1984
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
1966-1967, RB-57D Canberra
From Year 1966
To Year 1967
Personal Memories
Not Specified
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RB-57D Canberra Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
RB-57D High-altitude reconnaissance aircraft
Notes: - Serial numbers: 53-3963 to 53-3982 - First flight was Nov. 3, 1955
SPECIFICATIONS: Span: 106 ft. 0 in. Length: 66+ ft. depending on variant Height: 15 ft. 7 in. Weight: Approx. 59,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight Armament: None Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney J57-P-9 turbojets of 10,000 lbs. static thrust each Crew: One or two depending on variant
PERFORMANCE: Maximum speed: Approx. 600 mph at 45,000 ft. Cruising speed: Approx. 420 knots at 65,000 ft. Combat radius: Approx. 2,000 miles Service ceiling: Approx. 70,000 ft.