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B-58 HUSTLER

Specifications
Typethree-seat supersonic strategic medium bomber
ContractorConvair
Country of OriginUSA
Powerplantfour General Electric J79-GE-5B augmented turbojet engines
Thrust15,600lbs reheated each
Length96ft 9in
Height31ft 5in
Wingspan56ft 10in
Wing Area1,542 Sq. ft
Max Speed1,385mph (mach 2.1) @ 40,000ft
Climb Rate17,400ft/minute
Service Ceiling60,000ft
Range5,125 miles
Empty Weight55,560lbs
Max Take-Off Weight163,000lbs
Armament
  • one T-171 20-mm Vulcan cannon in tail
  • 19,450lbs of nuclear or conventional weapons in underfuselage pod
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