Are there any B-58 hustlers still flying?

Are there any B-58 hustlers still flying?

Today, only eight aircraft survive. 55-663/4 B-58A, converted to TB-58A. On display at Grissom Air Museum, Grissom AFB, IN.

Why was B-58 retired?

In late 1965, McNamara ordered retirement of the B-58 by 1970; the principal reason given for this directive was the high sustainment cost for the fleet. On 29 October 1969, the Department of Defense announced that the type would be withdrawn from service on 31 January 1970.

When was B-58 retired?

January 31, 1970Convair B-58 Hustler / Retired

How many B-58 hustlers were built?

The B-58 Hustler entered service about 1960, and served 10 years. A total of 118 planes were built at a program cost of $3-billion.

What rank did Jimmy Stewart have in the military?

Stewart entered the Air Force Reserve and retired after 27 years of service with the rank of major general, the highest-ranking Hollywood actor to serve in uniform.

What is the significance of the B-58 bomber?

The B-58 was one among several tributes to the Air Force’s post-war commitment to the strategic bomber. The Air Force gained its independence on the back of the B-17, the B-24, and the B-29, the bombers that had undertaken the great aerial offensives of World War II.

What kind of engine does a B-58 have?

The B-58 was developed during the 1950s for the United States Air Force (USAF) Strategic Air Command (SAC). To achieve the high speeds desired, Convair adapted the delta wing used by contemporary fighters such as the Convair F-102. The bomber was powered by four General Electric J79 engines in underwing pods.

When was the Convair B-58 made?

The B-58 was developed during the 1950s for the United States Air Force (USAF) Strategic Air Command (SAC). To achieve the high speeds desired, Convair adapted the delta wing used by contemporary fighters such as the Convair F-102.

Where’s the B-58 Hustler?

DAYTON, Ohio — Convair B-58 Hustler cockpit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) DAYTON, Ohio — Convair B-58 Hustler cockpit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)