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B-57 Canberra vs B-66 Destroyer

B-57 Canberra vs B-66 Destroyer at a glance — top speed 960 vs 1,015 km/h, range 4,380 vs 3,974 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 37,648 kg, built 403 vs 294 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Specifications
B-57 Canberra B-66 Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Douglas
First flight 20 July 1953 28 June 1954
Year introduced 1954 1956
Number produced 403 units 294 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.0 m² 72.5 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 22.1 m
Height 4.5 m 7.2 m
Length 20.0 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 1015 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 3,974 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 12,009 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 37,648 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 19,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 4,627 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,648 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.