Span:    16"

Length: 16.5"

The B-57 had its origin in the Korean War, which broke out on June 25, 1950. At that time, the only bombers that the USAF could commit to battle were types that were left over from World War 2. In particular, the only light bomber available was the Douglas B-26 Invader. The Invader had proven to be the only bomber suited to the night interdiction role in Korea. Unfortunately, the Invader was capable of visual-only operations and was available only in dwindling numbers. At the current attrition rate, it was projected that the B-26 fleet would be entirely gone by 1954. A modern replacement was urgently needed.