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South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB South Dakota
Martin EB-57B 'Night Intruder' SN: 52-1548

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Description
Notes: Wide body, short wing tactical bomber modified to provide electronic countermeasure targets for ground and airborne radar systems (2 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Martin
  Base model:B-57
  Designation:EB-57
  Version:B
  Nickname:Night Intruder
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Special electronic installation
  Serial/Bureau Number:52-1548
  Location:South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB South Dakota

Specifications
  Length: 65' 6" 19.9 m
  Height:15' 6" 4.7 m
  Wingspan: 64' 19.5 m
  Gross Weight: 58,798 lb 26,666 kg
  Max Weight: 58,800 lb 26,666 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright J65-W-5
  Thrust (each): 7,220 lb 3,274 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,000 miles 3,220 km
  Cruise Speed: 450 mph 724 km/h 391 kt
  Max Speed: 570 mph 917 km/h 495 kt
  Ceiling: 49,000 ft 14,934 m