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  2. Convair B-58 Hustler - Wikipedia

    • The Convair B-58 Hustler, designed and produced by American aircraft manufacturer Convair, was the first operational bomber capable of Mach 2 flight. The B-58 was developed during the 1950s for the United States Air Force (USAF) Strategic Air Command (SAC). To achieve the high speeds desired, Convair chose a delta wing design used by conte… See more

    National originUnited States
    ManufacturerConvair
    StatusRetired
    Development

    The genesis of the B-58 was the Generalized Bomber Study (GEBO II) issued in February 1949 by the Air Research and Development Command (ARDC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, for the develop… See more

    Design

    The Convair B-58 Hustler was a high-speed strategic bomber, capable of routinely attaining Mach 2 at altitude. It incorporated a large delta wing with a leading-edge sweep of 60°, and was powered by an arrangeme… See more

    How the B-58 Hustler Broke Records and Spied on Cuba
    How the B-58 Hustler Broke Records and Spied on Cuba
    The Convair B-58 Hustler was a technological marvel of the Cold War. It was the first operational bomber capable of flying faster than the speed of sound for long distances.
    Operational history

    On 1 August 1960, the B-58 was declared operational, nine months after the delivery of the first aircraft to the USAF. One month later, a single B-58 participated in the annual SAC Combat Competition at Bergstrom; … See more

     
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  3. Surviving B-58 Hustlers | B-58 Hustler Association

    Surviving B-58 Hustlers. Between 1956 and 1962, Convair built a total of 116 B-58 Husters of all types. Today, only eight aircraft survive. 55-663/4 B-58A, converted to TB-58A. On display at Grissom Air Museum, Grissom AFB, IN. …

  4. B-58.com - The B-58 Hustler Page

  5. Convair B-58 Hustler - USA - Aviation History

    Learn about the first supersonic bomber built in the West, its concept, development, and features. See how it was designed to penetrate enemy air space with a droppable bomb pod and a delta wing.

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  7. B-58 "HUSTLER" USAF BOMBER AIRCRAFT HISTORY

    CONVAIR B-58 HUSTLER - FIRST OPERATIONAL SUPERSONIC JET BOMBER CAPABLE OF MACH 2 FLIGHT - AIRCRAFT HISTORY PICTURES AND FACTS. THE BELOW LINKS CONTAIN DETAILED AIRLINE, MILITARY …

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  9. Convair B-58 Hustler: The First Operational Bomber to …

    Jul 21, 2022 · Learn about the history, design and features of the Convair B-58 Hustler, the first supersonic bomber to enter service. See photos of its unique crew configuration, ejection seats and nuclear weapons.