Speed... by AliceFromLake
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The Convair B-58 Hustler was the first operational jet bomber capable of Mach 2 flight. The aircraft was designed by Convair engineer Robert H. Widmer and developed for the United States Air Force for service in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the 1960s. It carried a nuclear weapon and fuel in a combination bomb/fuel pod under the fuselage, rather than in an internal bomb bay. The B-58 was notorious for its sonic boom, which was often heard by the public as it passed overhead in supersonic flight. The introduction of highly-accurate Soviet surface-to-air missiles forced the B-58 into a low-level-penetration role that severely limited its range and strategic value, and it was never employed to deliver conventional bombs. This resulted in only a brief operational career between 1960 and 1970.
Comments (4)
London224
Nice render and one of my favorite aircraft as a young teenager in the 60's.
steelrazer
Excellent render of an elegant looking brute. One of my favorites as well!
PhthaloBlue
Marvellous render of the B-58! A favorite of mine from the 60's, too!
Greywolf44
As with many U.S. military projects back in those days, politics played a big role in the history of this great plane. Further digging by you and your followers will find a very interesting, yet common story for the "Hustler". I love your presentation, by the way!
AliceFromLake
Thanks. I read the development and testing story about the B-58 by Bill Gunston. A very interesting story. ;-)