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Convair NB-58A 'Hustler'
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Description
  Manufacturer: | Convair |
  Base model: | B-58 |
  Designation: | NB-58 |
  Version: | A |
  Nickname: | Hustler |
  Designation System: | U.S. Air Force |
  Designation Period: | 1924-Present |
  Basic role: | Bomber |
  Status: | Special Test (Permanent) |
  First Flew: | 1956/11/11 |
Specifications
  Length: | 96' 9" | 29.4 m |
  Height: | 51' 5" | 15.6 m |
  Wingspan: | 56' 10" | 17.3 m |
  Wingarea: | 7,542.0 sq ft | 700.6 sq m |
  Empty Weight: | 55,560 lb | 25,197 kg |
  Gross Weight: | 163,000 lb | 73,922 kg |
Propulsion
  No. of Engines: | 4 |
  Powerplant: | General Electric J79-GE-5B |
  Thrust (each): | 15,600 lb | 7,074 kg |
Performance
  Range: | 5,028 miles | 8,096 km |
  Cruise Speed: | 700 mph | 1,127 km/h | 609 kt |
  Max Speed: | 1,385 mph | 2,230 km/h | 1,205 kt |
  Climb: | 17,830 ft/min | 5,434 m/min |
  Ceiling: | 63,400 ft | 19,323 m |
 
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