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Strategic high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft based on B-57 bomber. The first prototype flew in 1966.
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| MODEL | RB-57F |
| CREW | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 x P & W TF-33-P-11 turbojets, 80.1kN, 2 x P & W J60-P-9 booster turbojets, 14.7kN |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 20360 kg | 44886 lb |
| Empty weight | 13600 kg | 29983 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 37.3 m | 122 ft 5 in |
| Length | 21.0 m | 68 ft 11 in |
| Height | 5.8 m | 19 ft 0 in |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 880 km/h | 547 mph |
| Ceiling | 25000 m | 82000 ft |
| Range w/max.fuel | 6440 km | 4002 miles |
Stan Martin, stan.martin(@)mkcorp.com, 28.12.2006
I was assigned to the 58th WRS, Kirtland AFB when the first General Dynamics B57's were delivered to us. I can't remeber the lowest tail number. I believe it was 287 or 288. I served from 1962 to 1966. I worked on the air sampling equipment.
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