Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Martin B-57 Canberra
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1954–1959
Quantity
403
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1953
- Service Entry Year1954
- Crew2
- Primary RoleTactical bomber, reconnaissance aircraft
- GenerationFirst-generation jet bomber
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeWright J65-W-5
- Engine ModelWright J65
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)32
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel10,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed962.302 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.8 Mach
- Cruise Speed765.979 km/h
- Stall Speed199.541 km/h
- Service Ceiling13,746.48 m
- Ferry Range4,370.72 km
- Combat Radius1,500 km
- Rate of Climb31.394 m/s
- G-Limit3.5
- Takeoff Run1,500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length19.96 m
- Wingspan19.507 m
- Height4.267 m
- Wing Area89.187
- Empty Weight12,285 kg
- Loaded Weight18,300.492 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight24,367.392 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints8
- Weapons Payload3,600 kg
- Internal Gun4× 20 mm (0.787 in) M39 cannon, 290 rounds/gun
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarAN/APS-11A
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built403
- Operators4
- Variants57
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1985
- Production Start1951
- Production End1959
- Operational StatusRetired from military service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1954Production started
- 1959Production ended
72
years in service
5
years in production
403
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MARTIN B-57 CANBERRA · CONFLICTS SERVED IN67% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
1971Indo-Pakistani War of 1971Decisive victory→1965–Indo-Pakistani War of 1965—→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS RANKING Tactical / Medium Bombers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
12TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS2EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS966UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS104PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical / Medium Bomberscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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