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Dyess Linear Air Park, Dyess AFB Texas
Douglas RB-66B 'Destroyer' SN: 53-0466

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:B-66
  Designation:RB-66
  Version:B
  Nickname:Destroyer
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Reconnaissance
  Serial/Bureau Number:53-0466
  Location:Dyess Linear Air Park, Dyess AFB Texas

Specifications
  Length: 75' 2" 22.9 m
  Height:23' 7" 7.1 m
  Wingspan: 72' 6' 21.9 m
  Wingarea: 780.0 sq ft 72.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 43,476 lb 19,717 kg
  Gross Weight: 59,550 lb 27,006 kg
  Max Weight: 83,000 lb 37,641 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Allison J71-A-11 (or -A-13)
  Thrust (each):10,200 lb 4,625 kg

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 525 mph 845 km/h 456 kt
  Max Speed: 631 mph 1,016 km/h 549 kt
  Climb: 4,840 ft/min 1,475 m/min
  Ceiling: 38,900 ft 11,856 m