B-58 Hustler
Specifications | ||
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Manufacturer: | Convair Division of General Dynamics Corporation, Fort Worth, Tex | |
Designation: | B-58 | |
Nickname: | Hustler | |
Type: | Bomber | |
Length/Span (ft) | 96.8/56.8 | |
Wing Area (sq. ft) | 1,542.5 | |
Weights (lbs): | Empty - 55,560 Combat - 82,595 Takeoff - 163,000 | |
No. of Engines: | 4 | |
Powerplant: | J79-GE-5B (with afterburner) | |
Thrust (each): | 15,000 lbs | |
Takeoff ground run (feet) |
Sea level - 7,850 Over 50-ft obstacle - 13,700 | |
Combat Speed: | 503 mph | |
Max Speed: | 1147 mph | |
Rate of climb |
Sea level - 17,830 feet per minute | |
Service Ceiling: | 63,500 ft | |
Combat radius | 1400 nautical miles | |
Guns: | 1 M-61 Gatling Gun |
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