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== Description ==
 
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The '''Martin B-57B Canberra''' was the second version of the license-built British [[Canberra (Family)|English Electric Canberra]] jet bomber/reconnaissance aircraft. Compared to the unarmed [[B-57A]] which was a complete copy of the original Canberra, the B-57B had several changes, most notably the inclusion of eight M3 Browning machine guns (and later four 20 mm M39 autocannons) as an offensive armament for strafing attack, an improved "fighter-style" cockpit that improved the pilot's visibility, a "rotary" bombing bay that improved the deployment time and accuracy of bombs, improved airbrakes, four additional hardpoints on the wings, and an addition of a radar warning receiver. These modifications proved to be a success, as it allowed the B-57B to be easily adapted into various roles, ranging from bombing to electronic warfare. In total, 202 B-57Bs were built, and served under the USAF in various roles through the Vietnam War before it was retired in 1983.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet bomber {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].
  
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It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]]. Compared to its predecessor the [[B-57A]], the B-57B focuses more on low level ground attack and can carry large amounts of offensive external weaponry. B-57A players will rejoice upon unlocking the B-57B, as it is an improvement in almost every way, with actual offensive armament, better turn time, better payloads (including rockets and napalms), and overall versatility. Compared to the very similar [[Canberra B (I) Mk 6]], the B-57B starts out with eight Browning machine guns mounted quite far on the wings, which results into a much worse anti-air capability, though this can be upgraded with four 20 mm M39 autocannons with an incredible rate of fire, giving it a much harder-hitting punch than its British counterpart.
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Concluding the legendary USA bomber line within War Thunder, the Martin B-57B jet bomber is a licensed-built version of the famous English Electric British aircraft that leads away from the standard gameplay found on most US heavy bombers before it. Placed well within Rank V after its predecessor, the [[B-57A]], with a top end BR similar to the [[IL-28]] in both Arcade, [[Realistic_Battles|Realistic]] and [[Simulator_Battles|Simulator Battles]], the B-57B focuses more on low level ground attack by comparison to its predecessors and can carry large amounts of offensive external weaponry.
  
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Whilst a lone B-57B out in the open is an easy target for intercepting aircraft and is no match for the likes of the [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG-15]] or [[F-86 (Family)|Sabre]] in combat (especially with payloads), communication and coordination with teammates will allow pilots of this aircraft to effectively strike targets of strategic importance with precision and to devastating effect. Alternatively, a daring B-57B pilot may try their luck and use it as a makeshift "interceptor", not dissimilar to the French [[Vautour (Family)|Vautour]], and shred any plane below or in front of them with four blistering autocannons.
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Whilst a lone B-57B out in the open is an easy target for intercepting aircraft and is no match for the likes of the [[MiG-15bis|MiG-15]] or [[CL-13A Mk 5|CL-13]] in combat, communication and coordination with teammates will allow pilots of this aircraft to effectively strike targets of strategic importance with precision and to devastating effect. Equally organizing squads paired with escorting fighters who can work in conjunction with B-57s or even a whole wing of attack aircraft can have a massive impact on top tier games.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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Like the [[B-57A]], the B-57B has an overall smooth flight performance. The plane is generally responsive at all but higher speeds (above 900 km/h) and handles quite well. The plane has a decent turn rate (especially at around 600 - 700 km/h), though doing so will cost a lot of energy. Due to the weight, the B-57B has generally poor roll rate, especially in positive G rolls that would be almost guaranteed to stall a plane if performed at medium speeds.
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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Since the B-57B has a bomber airspawn, a crafty B-57B pilot may chose to forgo their bombing duties and play the B-57B as an "air defence fighter" instead. By not equipping any payload, the B-57B can climb significantly higher and turns quicker than before. This allows it to win a dogfight even against dedicated fighters should the player maintain their energy and altitude advantage.
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 762 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 762 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! RB
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| 918 || 892 || 12,192 || 56.2 || 57.4 || 22.7 || 21.2 || 1,050
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 762 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
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! Stock
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! AB
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| 918 || 892 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 56.2 || 57.4 || 22.7 || 21.2 || rowspan="2" | 1,050
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
 
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! Upgraded
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| 996 || 963 || 12,192 || 53.9 || 55.0 || 32.8 || 28.5 || 1,050
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| 996 || 963 || 53.9 || 55.0 || 32.8 || 28.5
 
 
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==== Details ====
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====Details====
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! colspan="6" | Features
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flap
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
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! colspan="7" | Limits
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! colspan="5" | Limits
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
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| 990 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 498 || 469 || 320 || ~7 || ~3
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| 990 || 450 || 320 || ~3 || 4
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 561 || < 523 || < 510 || N/A
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| < 561 || < 523 || < 510 || No radiator
 
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==== Engine performance ====
 
 
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! colspan="6" | Aircraft mass
 
 
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! colspan="3" | Empty mass || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 
 
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| colspan="2" | Wright J65-W-5 ||  2
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! Optimal altitude
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| colspan="3" | 13,350 kg || colspan="3" |  226 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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| 0 m || 3265 kgf || No WEP
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! colspan="5" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight
 
 
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! Optimal altitude
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| 15,402 kg || 16,066 kg || 17,394 kg || 19,386 kg || 20,050 kg || 25,854 kg
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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! 15m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 45m fuel || 50m fuel || MTOW
 
 
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| ''Stationary'' || 3,265 kgf || N/A
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! Optimal altitude
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| 0.42 || 0.41 || 0.38 || 0.34 || 0.33 || 0.25
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! 100% Engine power
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| ''Optimal'' || 3,265 kgf<br />(0 km/h) || N/A
 
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| 0.42 || 0.41 || 0.38 || 0.34 || 0.33 || 0.25
 
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* No armour plating
 
* No armour plating
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured glass windscreen
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* 38 mm Buletproof glass - Armored glass windscreen
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* Critical components located in front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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* Self-sealing fuel tanks (3 in central fuselage, 1 in each wing)
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage
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Survivability of the B-57B is rather poor, with its large wings in particular being an obvious weakspots, as destroying the outer leading edges of the wings will sent the plane into an uncontrollable spin and inevitably crash the plane.
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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{{Specs-Economy}}
 
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There are two research routes a B-57B pilot can take; either researching the payload modification to deal higher damage against bases and ground vehicles, or research the "M39 cannon" to improve the plane's offensive capabilities. If one is to use the B-57B as a fighter, the "New 20 mm cannons are ''not'' recommended, as the improved trajectory will actually result in the 20 mm autocannons being harder to actually hit the targets due to awkward convergence. The other modifications then can be chosen at your liking.
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
 
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| {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
 
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning M3 (12.7 mm)}}
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{{main|M3 Browning (12.7 mm)|M39 (20 mm)}}
 
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
  
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* A choice between two presets:
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* 8 x 12.7 Browning M3 machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 2,400 total)
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** 8 x 12.7 mm M3 Browning machine guns (300 rpg = 2,400 total)
 
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** 4 x 20 mm M39 cannons (290 rpg = 1,160 total)
 
  
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When stock, the B-57B is armed with eight .50 cal Browning machine guns mounted in the outer wings, resulting in awkward convergence angles. The guns has a very good rate of fire and ammo count, but they are generally mediocre against air targets due to the low damage output per rounds, thus requiring several hits to score critical damage, something that can be hard to achieve in fast-paced jet combat. Because of this, it is best reserved for strafing ground targets.
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=== Suspended armament ===
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Main article:&nbsp;'''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]&nbsp;,[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Rockets]]'''''
  
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In case you wanted a better chance at downing enemy aircraft, the Canberra has an option to equip four 20 mm M39 autocannons. Compared to the Hispano Mk.V on its British cousin the [[Canberra B (I) Mk 6]], the M39 is mounted further apart on the wings rather than the centerline, resulting in poor convergence, but is more than made up with twice the rate of fire of 1,500 rpm, allowing it to easily cripple anything it hits.
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
  
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Because of the gun's poor convergence, it is recommended ''not'' to install the "New 20 mm guns" modification, as this will cause the shell to spread and create a small cloud of lead that has a better chance of hitting any aircraft within its vicinity, especially in a head-ons or while chasing.
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* 21 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (5,250 lb total)
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* 9 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,500 lb total)
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* 13 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,500 lb total)
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* 4 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (4,000 lb total)
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* 8 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (8,000 lb total)
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* 16 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 21 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (5,250 lb total)
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* 8 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 13 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,500 lb total)
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* 16 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 9 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,500 lb total)
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* 16 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 4 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (4,000 lb total)
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* 8 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 8 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (8,000 lb total)
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=== Defensive armament ===
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''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available remove this subsection.''
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== Usage in the battles ==
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Unlike the [[B-57A]] model before it, the B-57B included numerous improvements and modifications to the airframe and armament that allow it to play a much more aggressive and offensive role in battle. Able to mount up to 16 x 127 mm [[HVAR]] rockets on its external pylons in conjunction with heavy bomb loads, the B-57B is best suited to taking out armoured targets or naval targets such as destroyers and cruisers.
  
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=== Suspended armament ===
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As well as its ability to deliver massive offensive potential to targets at high speeds, it is also equipped with 8 wing mounted 12.7 mm [[Browning M3 (12.7 mm)|Browning M3]] machine guns that hold a healthy 2,800 rounds of ammunition, allowing it to attack light targets with ease, but also provides air-to-air combat potential for pilots. However these HMGs are fitted far on the outside of each wing making gun convergence a big issue. Another novel feature of the B model, is its rotating bomb bay that can hold large stores of a variety of bombs to complement its wing mounted payloads. With a maximum potential load out of 8 x [[AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb bombs]] coupled with 8 x 127 mm HVAR rockets, the B-57B is one of the most versatile aircraft in game at rank V.
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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By comparison to its contemporary jet attack-bombers of other nations, the [[IL-28]], [[Ar 234 C-3|Arado C-3]], [[Canberra B (I) Mk 6|Canberra B (I) Mk 6]] and [[R2Y2 Kai V1|R2Y2]] series, the B-57B can carry the largest payload thanks to its external stores, making this the ideal choice for players who prefer more aggressive and direct attack roles in the skies.
  
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! [[AN-M57 (250 lb)|250 lb AN-M57]] bombs
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! colspan="2" | Weaponry
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! [[AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|500 lb AN-M64A1]] bombs
 
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! [[M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|750 lb M117 cone 45]] bombs
 
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! [[AN-M65A1 Fin M129 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129]] bombs
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Offensive 12 mm
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| EESBC No.2 Mark 2
 
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! [[BLU-27/B incendiary]] bombs
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| Comprssor
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| Airframe
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| EELBC No.1 Mark 3
 
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! [[HVAR]] rockets
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
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| New 12 mm MGs
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| EERC No.3 Mark 1
 
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| IV
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| G-Suit
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| EERC No.3 Mark 2
 
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{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 
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* 21 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (5,250 lb total)
 
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* 8 x HVAR rockets
 
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* 16 x HVAR rockets
 
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* 9 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,500 lb total)
 
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* 13 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,500 lb total)
 
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* 8 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (6,000 lb total)
 
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* 4 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (4,000 lb total)
 
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* 8 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (8,000 lb total)
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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Unlike the [[B-57A]] model before it, the B-57B included numerous improvements and modifications to the airframe and armament that allow it to play a much more aggressive and offensive role in the battle. Able to mount up to 16 x 127 mm [[HVAR]] rockets on its external pylons in conjunction with heavy bomb loads, the B-57B is best suited to taking out armoured targets or naval targets such as destroyers and cruisers.
 
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As well as its ability to deliver massive offensive potential to targets at high speeds, it is also equipped with eight wing-mounted 12.7 mm [[Browning M3 (12.7 mm)|Browning M3]] machine guns that hold a healthy 2,800 rounds of ammunition, allowing it to attack light targets with ease, but also provides air-to-air combat potential for pilots. However, these HMGs are fitted far on the outside of each wing making gun convergence a big issue. This can be improved with a switch to four 20 mm M39 autocannons that can easily shreds any planes apart, especially in head-ons.
 
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Another novel feature of the B model is its rotating bomb bay that can hold large stores of a variety of bombs to complement its wing-mounted payloads. With a maximum potential loadout of 8 x [[AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb bombs]] coupled with 8 x 127 mm HVAR rockets, the B-57B is one of the most versatile aircraft in-game at rank V.
 
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By comparison to its contemporary jet attack-bombers of other nations, the [[IL-28]], [[Ar 234 C-3|Arado 234 C-3]], [[Canberra B (I) Mk 6|Canberra B (I) Mk 6]] and [[R2Y2 Kai V1|R2Y2]] series, the B-57B can carry the largest payload thanks to its external stores, making this the ideal choice for players who prefer more aggressive and direct attack roles in the skies.
 
  
 
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The Martin B-57B was a development of the licence-built version of the British [[Canberra B Mk 2|Canberra B Mk 2]], the [[B-57A]]. After its impressive performances at the Farnborough airshows in the early 1950s, the United States of America were keen to acquire the record setting jet bomber to fulfil the role of fast attacker similar to their current [[A-26C-45|A-26]] model. America had no suitable replacements for the Invader's position and experiences in Korea had proven the value of an Interdiction attacker.
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The Martin B-57B was a development of the licence built version of the British [[Canberra B Mk 2|Canberra B Mk 2]], the [[B-57A]]. After its impressive performances at the Farnborough airshows in the early 1950s, the United States of America were keen to acquire the record setting jet bomber to fulfill the role of fast attacker similar to their current [[A-26C-45|A-26]] model. America had no suitable replacements for the Invader’s position and experiences in Korea had proven the value of an Interdiction attacker.
  
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As such, licence production of the Canberra was given by English Electric to Martin for the B-57A. Whilst the A model was essentially the same as the British variant, the B model had numerous improvements and changes over the A model that distinguishes it from the original Canberra design. Features such as a redesigned canopy that required 2 crew rather than 3, newer engines, improved wing strength coupled with pylons for large external stores, more effective airbrakes and the Martin's reduced drag rotary bomb bay from previous test aircraft were all included into the B model. As well as this, the B-57B also had offensive armament in the form of 8 Browning M3 machine guns with 4 in each wing, however, this was later updated to 4 x 20 mm M39 cannon.
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As such, licence production of the Canberra was given by English Electric to Martin for the B-57A. Whilst the A model was essentially the same as the British variant, the B model had numerous improvements and changes over the A model that distinguishes it from the original Canberra design. Features such as a redesigned canopy that required 2 crew rather than 3, newer engines, improved wing strength coupled with pylons for large external stores, more effective airbrakes and the Martin’s reduced drag rotary bomb bay from previous test aircraft were all included into the B model. As well as this, the B-57B also had offensive armament in the form of 8 Browning M3 machine guns with 4 in each wing, however this was later updated to 4 x 20 mm M39 cannon.
  
 
All of this combined lead to the emergence of a highly effective interdiction aircraft that now differed greatly from its British counterpart to which it was based upon. Even with the rapid pace of jet aircraft development, the B-57B continued on in service thanks to its flexibility and versatility of combat roles. Numerous payloads options and configurations existed that allowed for a multitude of possible tasks including interdiction, reconnaissance or high altitude bombing. Whilst the primary models would retire in the late 1970s towards the early 1980s, highly modified variants still continue to serve in research and development roles for NASA even today.
 
All of this combined lead to the emergence of a highly effective interdiction aircraft that now differed greatly from its British counterpart to which it was based upon. Even with the rapid pace of jet aircraft development, the B-57B continued on in service thanks to its flexibility and versatility of combat roles. Numerous payloads options and configurations existed that allowed for a multitude of possible tasks including interdiction, reconnaissance or high altitude bombing. Whilst the primary models would retire in the late 1970s towards the early 1980s, highly modified variants still continue to serve in research and development roles for NASA even today.
  
 
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Description

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The B-57B Canberra is a Rank V American jet bomber with a battle rating of 8.3 (AB/RB) and 8.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.47 "Big Guns".

Concluding the legendary USA bomber line within War Thunder, the Martin B-57B jet bomber is a licensed-built version of the famous English Electric British aircraft that leads away from the standard gameplay found on most US heavy bombers before it. Placed well within Rank V after its predecessor, the B-57A, with a top end BR similar to the IL-28 in both Arcade, Realistic and Simulator Battles, the B-57B focuses more on low level ground attack by comparison to its predecessors and can carry large amounts of offensive external weaponry.

Whilst a lone B-57B out in the open is an easy target for intercepting aircraft and is no match for the likes of the MiG-15 or CL-13 in combat, communication and coordination with teammates will allow pilots of this aircraft to effectively strike targets of strategic importance with precision and to devastating effect. Equally organizing squads paired with escorting fighters who can work in conjunction with B-57s or even a whole wing of attack aircraft can have a massive impact on top tier games.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 762 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
918 892 12,192 56.2 57.4 22.7 21.2 1,050
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 762 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
996 963 12,192 53.9 55.0 32.8 28.5 1,050

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
990 450 320 ~3 4
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 561 < 523 < 510 No radiator
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
0 m 3265 kgf No WEP

Survivability and armour

  • No armour plating
  • 38 mm Buletproof glass - Armored glass windscreen
  • Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
  • More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning M3 (12.7 mm)

The B-57B is armed with:

  • 8 x 12.7 Browning M3 machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 2,400 total)

Suspended armament

      Main article: Bombs ,Rockets

The B-57B can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

  • 21 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (5,250 lb total)
  • 9 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,500 lb total)
  • 13 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,500 lb total)
  • 4 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (4,000 lb total)
  • 8 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (8,000 lb total)
  • 16 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 21 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (5,250 lb total)
  • 8 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 13 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,500 lb total)
  • 16 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 9 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,500 lb total)
  • 16 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 4 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (4,000 lb total)
  • 8 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 8 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (8,000 lb total)

Usage in the battles

Unlike the B-57A model before it, the B-57B included numerous improvements and modifications to the airframe and armament that allow it to play a much more aggressive and offensive role in battle. Able to mount up to 16 x 127 mm HVAR rockets on its external pylons in conjunction with heavy bomb loads, the B-57B is best suited to taking out armoured targets or naval targets such as destroyers and cruisers.

As well as its ability to deliver massive offensive potential to targets at high speeds, it is also equipped with 8 wing mounted 12.7 mm Browning M3 machine guns that hold a healthy 2,800 rounds of ammunition, allowing it to attack light targets with ease, but also provides air-to-air combat potential for pilots. However these HMGs are fitted far on the outside of each wing making gun convergence a big issue. Another novel feature of the B model, is its rotating bomb bay that can hold large stores of a variety of bombs to complement its wing mounted payloads. With a maximum potential load out of 8 x 1,000 lb bombs coupled with 8 x 127 mm HVAR rockets, the B-57B is one of the most versatile aircraft in game at rank V.

By comparison to its contemporary jet attack-bombers of other nations, the IL-28, Arado C-3, Canberra B (I) Mk 6 and R2Y2 series, the B-57B can carry the largest payload thanks to its external stores, making this the ideal choice for players who prefer more aggressive and direct attack roles in the skies.

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Offensive 12 mm EESBC No.2 Mark 2
II Comprssor Airframe EELBC No.1 Mark 3
III Wings Repair Engine New 12 mm MGs EERC No.3 Mark 1
IV G-Suit Cover EERC No.3 Mark 2

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good low altitude performance
  • Great horizontal maneuverbility
  • Outruns pre-Korean War jets.
  • Excellent offensive armament of 8 x Browning M3s
  • Impressive and versatile payload
  • Bomber Spawn(AB/RB)

Cons:

  • Big target
  • Slower than most enemy jets it faces
  • Gun convergence problematic for offensive armament
  • Hostile Matchmaker
  • Poor performance at altitude

History

The Martin B-57B was a development of the licence built version of the British Canberra B Mk 2, the B-57A. After its impressive performances at the Farnborough airshows in the early 1950s, the United States of America were keen to acquire the record setting jet bomber to fulfill the role of fast attacker similar to their current A-26 model. America had no suitable replacements for the Invader’s position and experiences in Korea had proven the value of an Interdiction attacker.

As such, licence production of the Canberra was given by English Electric to Martin for the B-57A. Whilst the A model was essentially the same as the British variant, the B model had numerous improvements and changes over the A model that distinguishes it from the original Canberra design. Features such as a redesigned canopy that required 2 crew rather than 3, newer engines, improved wing strength coupled with pylons for large external stores, more effective airbrakes and the Martin’s reduced drag rotary bomb bay from previous test aircraft were all included into the B model. As well as this, the B-57B also had offensive armament in the form of 8 Browning M3 machine guns with 4 in each wing, however this was later updated to 4 x 20 mm M39 cannon.

All of this combined lead to the emergence of a highly effective interdiction aircraft that now differed greatly from its British counterpart to which it was based upon. Even with the rapid pace of jet aircraft development, the B-57B continued on in service thanks to its flexibility and versatility of combat roles. Numerous payloads options and configurations existed that allowed for a multitude of possible tasks including interdiction, reconnaissance or high altitude bombing. Whilst the primary models would retire in the late 1970s towards the early 1980s, highly modified variants still continue to serve in research and development roles for NASA even today.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read also

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • page on aircraft encyclopedia;
  • other literature.


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F-5  F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A
F-8  F8U-2 · F-8E
F-80  F-80A-5 · F-80C-10
F-84  F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE
F-86  F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35
F-89  F-89B · F-89D
F-100  F-100D
F-104  F-104A · F-104C
F-14  F-14A Early · F-14B
F-15  F-15A
F-16  F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C
F9F  F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8
Other  P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1
  Strike Aircraft
FJ-4  FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232
A-4  A-4B · A-4E Early
A-6  A-6E TRAM
A-7  A-7D · A-7E · A-7K
AV-8  AV-8A · AV-8C
A-10  A-10A · A-10A Late
B-57  B-57A · B-57B
F-105  F-105D
F-111  F-111A

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