B-58 Hustler: Convair’s Cold War Mach 2 Bomber (Legends of

B-58 Hustler: Convair’s Cold War Mach 2 Bomber (Legends of Warfare: Aviation, 42)
- With development beginning in 1949 the B-58 which could not carry conventional weapons would become part of the US nuclear arsenal during the height of the Cold War. |Although these bombers were initially considered difficult to operate in time the hand-chosen crews who flew them came to love and respect the aircraft. |Throughout the 1960s crews flying the B-58 set numerous speed and distance records. These planes were tremendously expensive to operate and it was budget issues that forced the early retirement of the bomber. |Today there are only a handful of remaining examples all of which are on display in the US.|Illustrated with rare archival photographs including previously unpublished images.|With development beginning in 1949 the B-58 which could not carry conventional weapons would become part of the US nuclear arsenal during the height of the Cold War. |Although these bombers were initially considered difficult to operate in time the hand-chosen crews who flew them came to love and respect the aircraft. |Throughout the 1960s crews flying the B-58 set numerous speed and distance records. These planes were tremendously expensive to operate and it was budget issues that forced the early retirement of the bomber. |Today there are only a handful of remaining examples all of which are on display in the US.|Illustrated with rare archival photographs including previously unpublished images.|Chronicles the design development and wartime use of the iconic Mach 2 Convair B-58 Hustler|Covers evolution from the YB-58 through record-setting flights to final retirement and preservation in museums|Profusely illustrated with rare archival photographs including previously unpublished images
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764361319
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer	Schiffer Military History
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780764361319
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

B-58 Hustler: Convair’s Cold War Mach 2 Bomber (Legends of Warfare: Aviation, 42)