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B-66 Destroyer
B-66 Destroyer.jpg
A Douglas B-66B (53-506) in flight
Role Light bomber
National origin United States
Manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company
First flight 28 June 1954
Introduction 1956
Retired 1973 (USAF)
Primary user United States Air Force
Number built 294
Unit cost US$2.55 million (RB-66B)
Developed from Douglas A-3 Skywarrior
Developed into Northrop X-21

The Douglas B-66 Destroyer was a special airplane. It was an American bomber aircraft. The US Air Force used it. This was during the Cold War and the Vietnam War. The B-66 could carry a nuclear weapon.

This plane was based on another aircraft called the A-3 Skywarrior. The B-66 was used from 1956 to 1975. Some versions of the B-66 were built for different jobs. The RB-66 was used for reconnaissance, which means gathering information. The EB-66 was used for electronic warfare. This involved messing with enemy radar and communications.

Images for kids

  • Douglas RB-66B 54-506 19 TRS Scul BWD 18.05.57 edited-2

    RB-66B of 19 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron based at RAF Sculthorpe England in 1957

  • Douglas EB-66E Destroyer in flight 061103-F-1234P-006

    Douglas EB-66E Destroyer in flight. Aircraft of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 41st or 42nd TEWS based at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base over Southeast Asia on 30 March 1970.

  • RB-66B

    Douglas RB-66B Destroyer

  • 20-09-001-WB66

    WB-66D display at the Museum of Aviation, Robins AFB

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