Martin RB-57D Canberra
| RB-57D Canberra | |
|---|---|
| Martin RB-57D-2 Model 796 53-3979 collecting atmospheric particle samples during Juniper nuclear bomb explosion; Operation Hardtack I Bikini atomic experiments, 22 July 1958. | |
| General information | |
| Type | Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | Martin |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary users | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 20 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | April 1956 |
| First flight | 3 November 1955 |
| Retired | 1979 (EB-57D) |
| Developed from | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Developed into | Martin/General Dynamics RB-57F Canberra |
The Martin RB-57D Canberra is a specialized high-altitude strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Martin B-57 Canberra tactical bomber, a license-built version of the English Electric Canberra. It was used by the United States Air Force during the 1950s prior to operational use of the Lockheed U-2.