English Electric Canberra B.2 (WH725)

Medium bomber By: English Electric Origin: United Kingdom First Flight: 1949 Part of: English Electric Canberra series

About This Aircraft

The English Electric Canberra was Britain's first jet-powered medium bomber. The B.2 variant was a tactical bomber that entered service in 1951, known for its high-altitude performance and simple design. WH725 served with several RAF squadrons, including during the Suez Crisis, before being retired in 1972.

Specifications

Engine: Two Rolls-Royce Avon RA.3 Mk 101 turbojets, 6,500 lbf (28.9 kN) thrust each | Wingspan: 64 ft (19.51 m) | Length: 65 ft 6 in (19.96 m) | Height: 15 ft 7 in (4.77 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 46,000 lb (20,865 kg) (or up to 55,000 lb for later variants) | Max Speed: 570 mph (917 km/h, Mach 0.84) at 40,000 ft | Range: 2,660 miles (4,280 km) | Service Ceiling: 48,000 ft (14,600 m) | Armament: Up to 6,000 lb (2,720 kg) of bombs internally; some variants could carry tactical nuclear weapons like 'Red Beard'.

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IWM Duxford (Cambridgeshire)

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