The Martin B-57 Canberra is an American-built, twin-engined tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that entered service with the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1953. The B-57 is a …

After the Korean War began in 1950, the U.S. Air Force looked for a jet-powered medium bomber to quickly replace the aging, propeller-driven Douglas B-26 Invader. In March 1951 the USAF …

It was the last tactical bomber used by the United States Air Force, being engaged in combat operations during the Vietnam War (1963–1971). It also performed a wide variety of other …

Dec 1, 2023 · The Martin B-57 Canberra was developed by the USAF as a replacement for the Douglas B-26 Invaders during the Korean War. The B-57 was highly regarded for its bombing …

On November 1, 1964, an NVA mortar team rained bombs on the planes for thirty minutes, destroying five B-57s, damaging fifteen, and killing six American and Vietnamese personnel. …

When equipped with forward-looking infrared, a laser-guidance system and low-light television cameras, B-57 weapons specialists could steer weapons to their targets through the pitch …

Jan 24, 2024 · The B-57 was flown in by the Royal Air Force for the demonstration, making the flight across the Atlantic in four hours and forty minutes, setting an unofficial record time for the …

4 days ago · The B-2 bombers operating out of Diego Garcia have been reportedly using 30,000 lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators against underground Houthi targets. Since late …

Jun 19, 2017 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Martin B-57 Canberra Tactical Bomber / Reconnaissance Aircraft including pictures.

Apr 23, 2024 · The Martin B-57 Canberra, a twin-engine tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, served for thirty years with the U.S. Air Force. But NASA still flies three B-57s, …