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A-3 Skywarrior vs B-57 Canberra

A-3 Skywarrior vs B-57 Canberra at a glance — top speed 980 vs 960 km/h, range 4,667 vs 4,380 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 24,365 kg, built 283 vs 403 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior B-57 Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Martin
First flight 28 October 1952 20 July 1953
Year introduced 1956 1954
Number produced 283 units 403 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 75.4 m² 89.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 19.5 m
Height 6.9 m 4.5 m
Length 23.3 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 960 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 4,380 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,745 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 24,365 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 12,285 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 2 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-57 Canberra?
The A-3 Skywarrior is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-57 Canberra?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 4,667 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-57 Canberra?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-57 Canberra?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the A-3 Skywarrior which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.