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Convair B-58 Hustler
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Convair B-58 Hustler

1956 bomber aircraft family by Convair

116Units built

Overview

The Convair B-58 Hustler is a supersonic strategic bomber, the first capable of Mach 2 flight. Designed and produced by American aircraft manufacturer Convair, a division of General Dynamics, the B-58 was developed during the 1950s for the United States Air Force (USAF) Strategic Air Command (SAC).

Specifications

Dimensions

Length29.50 m
Wingspan17.31 m
Height9.60 m

Powerplant

Engine modelGeneral Electric J79

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: US Air Force / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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