Braas, Nico

Warplane 06: Convair B-58 Hustler (Lanasta - Warplane)

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ISBN 13:: 9789086161669
author:: Braas, Nico
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Lanasta
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 48
Dimensions:: 22.3 x 27.3 centimetres (0.27 kg
Genre:: History, Military History, Aviation,
Condition:: New
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The Convair B-58 Hustler: A Futuristic Bomber with a Troubled Past. In 1958, the Convair B-58 Hustler bomber made its debut, boasting a futuristic delta wing design that sparked widespread interest. Intended as a successor to the B-47 Stratojet, it promised to reach twice the speed of sound. However, development issues and rising costs led to several near-cancellations of the project. Despite initial reservations from Strategic Air Command, the B-58 entered service in 1960. Its operational career was relatively short-lived, but its innovative design had a lasting impact on aviation history. This book provides an in-depth look at the Convair B-58 Hustler, exploring its development, operational history, and significance in the world of aerospace engineering.

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