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Convair B-58 Hustler

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The Convair B-58 Hustler was the first operational supersonic jet bombercapable of Mach 2 flight.[2] The aircraft was designed by Convair engineerRobert H. Widmer and developed for the United States Air Force for service in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the 1960s.[3] It used a delta wing, which was also employed by Convair fighters such as the F-102, with fourGeneral Electric J79 engines in pods under the wing. It carried five nuclear weapons; four on pylons under the wings, and one nuclear weapon and fuel in a combination bomb/fuel pod under the fuselage, rather than in an internal bomb bay. activator 1 for boosters. pleas upvote and enjoy.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 67.0ft (20.4m)
  • Length 86.9ft (26.5m)
  • Height 23.7ft (7.2m)
  • Empty Weight 33,984lbs (15,415kg)
  • Loaded Weight 58,749lbs (26,648kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.59
  • Wing Loading 32.9lbs/ft2 (160.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,788.3ft2 (166.1m2)
  • Drag Points 10412

Parts

  • Number of Parts 99
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 870