The B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking supersonic bomber developed in the late 1950s by Convair for the United States Air Force. It entered service in 1960 and was the world's first operational bomber capable of sustained supersonic flight. The B-58 featured a delta wing design and was powered by four General Electric J79 engines, allowing it to reach speeds in excess of Mach 2. It could carry both nuclear and conventional payloads and was intended to serve as a nuclear deterrent during the Cold War.
The B-58's service life was relatively short, with it being retired from active duty in 1970 due to the emergence of more advanced bombers like the B-52 and ICBMs. Despite its brief operational career, the B-58 played a crucial role in the United States' strategic bomber capabilities and remains an iconic symbol of Cold War aviation innovation and military technology.
Controls
1 interior lights
3Fire 20 mm Ati interseptor gun
6 Nuclear permission to fire
GENERAL INFO
- Predecessor: test
- Successors 1 craft(s)
- Created On: Windows
- Game Version: 1.2.109.0
- Price: $58,059k
- Number of Parts: 319
- Dimensions: 9 m x 19 m x 34 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 0m/s
- Total Thrust: 12kN
- Engines: 8
- Wet Mass: 88,520kg
- Dry Mass: 68,216kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 88,521kg |
| 2 | 0 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 87,958kg |
| 3 | 0 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 87,395kg |
