The National Interest on MSN15d
Design Flaws Killed the Cutting-Edge B-58 Hustler
The Convair B-58 “Hustler” first took to the skies in the mid-1950s and would serve the Air Force through the next decade. Despite the Hustler’s cutting-edge capabilities, advanced engines, and ...
Vintage Aviation News on MSN20d
Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service
The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft to fly at Mach 2. Entering service on March 15, 1960, this sleek, delta-winged marvel was ...
The National Interest on MSN7d
In 1970, the U.S. Air Force Grounded Its Fastest Bomber
The B-58 was technically advanced for the late 1950s. Built to achieve high speeds and high altitudes, the B-58 featured a large delta wing with a 60-degree leading edge sweep. The wing was also ...