B-58A Hustler
Item#: TAMC040- U.S. supersonic jet bomber
- Jet engine aircraft, four engine
- Painted wood construction
- Scale: 1/72
- Operators: U.S. Air Force
- Time in operation: 1960-1970
- Post-World War II era
- Manufacturers: Convair
- Length: 16.75 inches
- Wingspan: 9.75 inches
The B-58 Hustler, developed by Convair, was the world's first operational supersonic bomber, and the first capable of reaching Mach 2 speeds. At full speed, it gave a distinctive sonic boom that gained the aircraft public notoriety. A delta-wing aircraft, the B-58 was difficult to fly, and its 3-man crews were considered elite personnel. The B-58 had an unusually high accident rate, and a lower payload and shorter range compared to the B-52, despite being much more expensive to build and maintain. New surface-to-air missiles negated the B-58's speed by forcing any theoretical missions to be flown at low altitude, and the type was retired from service in 1970. Meticulous detailing and a hardwood construction make this model a superb choice for any enthusiast or collector.
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Material
Wood
Finish
Painted
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
16.75
Branch
Air Force
Aircraft
Jet
Wingspan (in.)
9.75
Era
Post-WWII
# of Pieces
1
Scale
1/72
