Douglas
RB-66
Destroyer
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Photo: Robert Deering 10/18/2012
National Museum of the USAF
Wright-Patterson AFB (FFO)
Dayton, Ohio
The B-66 was developed from the U.S. Navy A3D Skywarrior as a tactical light bomber and photo reconnaissance aircraft. The RB-66B photo reconnaissance version became the first production series and totaled 145 of the 294 B-66s built. The USAF also developed a weather reconnaissance version, and various electronic countermeasures (ECM) versions.

ECM B-66s became very important elements in strikes against North Vietnam. They could detect enemy radar emissions and jam their signals, thereby confusing enemy defenses. In addition, some B-66s flew pathfinder missions, guiding F-105 and F-4 bombing strikes through bad weather.
SPECIFICATIONS: PERFORMANCE:
Span:  72 ft. 6 in. Maximum speed:  585 mph
Length:  75 ft. 2 in. Cruising speed:  525 mph
Height:  23 ft. 7 in. Range:  1,800 miles
Empty Weight:  Service ceiling:  43,000 ft.
Gross Weight:  91,000 lbs. maximum  
Crew: 
Engines:  Two Allison J71s of 10,200 lbs. thrust each
Armament:  Two 20mm cannons in tail and 8,044 lbs. of photo flash bombs
   
SOURCE:  National Museum of the United States Air Force  
   
1959 DOD Aircraft
 Recognition Manual Page