Product Description

- The B-58 Hustler is a supersonic strategic bomber for the United States Air Force developed by Consolidated Vultee (Convair).
- This aircraft is a delta wing bomber boasting Mach 2, of which 116 aircraft were manufactured based on America's mass retaliation strategy during the Cold War, and is the United States Air Force's first supersonic bomber.
- The B-58 incorporated many new innovations, such as the adoption of a honeycomb structure for its structural materials, resulting in a very expensive aircraft, which was disadvantageous in terms of cost effectiveness, and the bomb carrying capacity was also reduced. Coupled with the fact that it had a number of problems such as its small size and short cruising range, and the improvement of the air defense network, the high-altitude, high-speed infiltration tactic itself became obsolete, so it was forced to be retired less than 10 years after it began operation. I did.
- However, the various flight records set by this aircraft and its reputation as the most advanced supersonic bomber by the U.S. military had a significant impact on military strategy in the East, and huge expenditures were needed to maintain air defense networks. Some say that it was a useful existence in that it forced people to do the same thing.

- This product is a re-release of the one released by Revell in 1957.



Item Size/Weight : 29.3 x 16.7 x 5.8 cm / 182g

Product Specifications

Country

USA

Item code

ATLAMCH252

JAN code

0850041894362

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