Packing a big punch in a small package, Convair's delta-winged B-58 is the most fantastic long-range bomber to take the air. Many years in the planning stages, and taking many of its design features from its highly successful smaller brother, the F-102, the Hustler has become America's first line long-range bomber. Although most information about this aircraft is top secret, it is known to have a wingspan of 55 feet and an overall length of about 95 feet. It has admittedly flown over 1500 miles per hour, but no official top speed has been announced. As part of the United States participation in the 24th International Aeronautical Show, a B-58 flew from New York to Paris in 3 hours 19 minutes and 41 seconds. It is powered with 4 General Electric J79 turbojets, each having a thrust rating of 12,000 pounds. With after burners installed, this rating can be boosted appreciably. Perhaps the most interesting feature of this aircraft is the method in which it carries its tactical cargo. A series of external pods have been designed, and in these the Hustler can carry a variety of equipment, ranging from extra fuel, photo reconnaissance systems, to nuclear weapons. The standard crew consists of 3: a Pilot, a Navigator-Bombardier, and a Defensive Systems Operator. A pressurization and air conditioning system is designed into the aircraft, and controls the heating, pressurization and dehumidification of the cabin air, as well as defogging the windshield, and keeping the cockpit temperatures low. Among the other features included in the Hustler's design is the 'area rule' or 'wasp waist' fuselage. This, along with a 'conical camber' leading edge, and a completely new 'honeycomb' wing construction has made the B-58 the most spectacular bomber to join the United States Air Force.
Features
- 1:93 Scale.
- Comes from the Original Revell tooling dating back to the late 1950's.
- Molded in Silver with clear parts and waterslide decals.
- Measures 11.5 inches long with a 7.5 inch wingspan.
- 67 parts
