Convair

Convair B-58 Hustler

Heavy bomber

  • First flight1956
  • Introduction15 March 1960
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built116
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
Three
Length
96 ft 10 in
Wingspan
56 ft 9 in
Height
29 ft 11 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
1,146 kn, Mach 2.0
Range
4,100 nmi
Service ceiling
63,400 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
4 × General Electric J79-GE-5A afterburning turbojet (10,400 lbf / 15,000 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 1× 20 mm T171 cannon; Bombs: 1× Mark 39 or B53 or 4× B43 or B61 nuclear bombs; maximum weapons load was 19,450 lb