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Douglas NB-66B 'Destroyer'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:B-66
  Designation:NB-66
  Version:B
  Nickname:Destroyer
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Status:Special Test (Permanent)

Specifications
  Length: 75' 2" 22.9 m
  Height:23' 7" 7.1 m
  Wingspan: 72' 6" 22.1 m
  Wingarea: 780.0 sq ft 72.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 42,594 lb 19,317 kg
  Gross Weight: 57,800 lb 26,213 kg
  Max Weight: 83,000 lb 37,641 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Allison J71-A-13
  Thrust (each):10,200 lb 4,625 kg

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 528 mph 850 km/h 459 kt
  Max Speed: 631 mph 1,016 km/h 549 kt
  Climb: 5,000 ft/min 1,523 m/min
  Ceiling: 39,400 ft 12,009 m