Why The Convair B-58 Hustler Was A Badass!

"Grab Your Perfect Mug Now!"

The Convair B-58 Hustler, a legendary supersonic bomber, set a world speed record on March 5, 1962, flying from Los Angeles to New York City in just 2 hours, 56 minutes, and 20 seconds. With speeds averaging 1,214 miles per hour over 2,235 miles, it became one of the fastest military aircraft ever built. This groundbreaking aircraft, introduced in the late 1950s, symbolized America's commitment to air superiority during the Cold War. Equipped with advanced technology and weaponry, including a nuclear payload, it was a potent deterrent against adversaries. Despite its short operational lifespan, the B-58's legacy as a high-speed marvel of aviation endures, inspiring admiration for its innovation and excellence.#B58Hustler #SupersonicBomber #AviationHistory #ColdWar #RecordBreakingSpeed #MilitaryAircraft #DeltaWing #Innovation #StrategicBomber #LegendaryAircraft #Convair #SpeedRecord #FlightHistory #AirSuperiority #TechnologyInnovation #MilitaryAviation #DeltaWingDesign #AerospaceEngineering #LegendaryPerformance #DefenseHistory

[cindys]

In the late 1950's this was a tremendous symbol of national pride. The plane caused a huge wave of public notice and strong approval. The B 58 found its way into consumer product advertising in the 1958 to 60
period....

[davethmay]

In April of 1966, I stayed with a family at the Peru Airforce base in Dayton Ohio. There was a plane doing engine runs and I can only think that the noise was from the Hustlers that were stationed there. Working all my life on aircraft it was a sound that I'd not heard before or since. Wonder if someone can confirm that it had a strange roar. Don't think it would have been the Crusaders that were also there or the B52's Best Dave

[rvrschrs]

As a teenage model builder, it was clear this was the COOLEST plane of the time. But it had limited payload and was sometimes dangerous to fly. So it's limited lifespan. The even older B52 is still flying!

[davidpeters]

She looked good, went well so why did it go out of service so early? Air worthiness?
Dump the sound track.

[danielhurley]

I can't listen to this. Lose the sound track.

[ronanmckeown]

That musak is annoyingly loud and unnecessary.