English Electric Canberra Jet Bomber and Reconnaissance Family
The English Electric Canberra was a British first-generation jet aircraft whose high-altitude, high-speed design became the RAF first jet-powered bomber. Its adaptable airframe also supported photographic and electronic reconnaissance, licensed B-57 production in the United States, Australian production, and service across many air forces.
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Identity
- Aliases
- CanberraEnglish Electric A.1Canberra B.1Canberra B.2B-57 Canberra
- Family Name
- English Electric Canberra
- Full Name
- English Electric Canberra Jet Bomber and Reconnaissance Family
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissance
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The English Electric Canberra was a British first-generation jet aircraft whose high-altitude, high-speed design became the RAF first jet-powered bomber. Its adaptable airframe also supported photographic and electronic reconnaissance, licensed B-57 production in the United States, Australian production, and service across many air forces.
- First Flight Year
- 1,949
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- Creation Time
- August 5, 2026 at 00:58:46 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 5, 2026 at 00:58:46 UTC