English Electric Canberra (B2)

Drawing Courtesy of Les Bywaters

English Electric Canberra (B2)
Item Specification
Type Long-range interdictor or high-altitude bomber
Crew 3 Pilot, Navigator, Met Observer (In 202 Role)
Power Plant Two Rolls-Royce Avon 109 axial flow turbojet engines
Armament N/A in Meteorological Role
Wing Span 63ft 11.5in
Height 15ft 7in
Length 65ft 6in
Weight Empty 21,700 lb
All Up Weight 39,000 lb
Max Speed 580 mph at high altitude
Max Ceiling 45-50,000ft
Range 3,000 miles (with tip tanks)
Description Cantilever monoplane tailplane with dihedral and single fin and rudder. All metal structure, except the forward portion of the fin which is of wood construction with plywood covering

Source: The British Aircraft Directory

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