Convair B-58 Hustler
Convair B-58 Hustler - strategic bomber United States Air Force was in service from mid-1950-ies. First flight took place on December 11 1956, the total was released them a little more than a hundred. A feature of the aircraft was that the missile and bomb weapons and additional fuel tanks were located not in the bomb bay of the fuselage, and in a special container of large capacity. Last fastened to the underside of the fuselage.
Convair B-58 Hustler photo
aircraft wing had a triangular shape, similar to aircraft F-102, F-104.
Powerplant: 4 turbojet engine thrust General Electric J79 7760 for everyone.
Convair B-58 Hustler scheme
Performance characteristics bomber Convair B-58 Hustler:
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Wingspan, m 17,33
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Wing area, m2 143,4
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Launch weight, kg 73
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Flight speed at height
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12 200 km, km / h 2229,8
Convair B-58 Hustler booth
Armament:
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small aft cannon
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multi-lateral setting 20 mm;
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Other - rockets, bombs all types, including steel