Ironically, the B-58A’s only operational strategic mission in a conflict situation was a Quick Check reconnaissance flight by aircraft 55-0668 during…
Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
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Convair B-58 Hustler
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Aviation HistoryCold War EraMilitary Aviation
Convair Wanted to Transform the B-58 into a Supersonic Airliner. And to Store 5 Passengers in Hustler’s MB-1C Pod.
by Dario LeoneAlthough it did not propose a large SST of the size that Lockheed and North American were studying, Convair suggested in…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
IMPRESSIVE VIDEO SHOWS B-58 HUSTLER EJECTION CAPSULE TEST
When the B-58 Hustler entered service in 1961 the crew members had typical ejection seats, but to improve aircrew survivability at…
