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To: sukhoi-30mki

Too bad the B-58 Hustler didn’t stay in service though.


11 posted on 04/05/2012 10:00:34 PM PDT by CORedneck
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To: CORedneck
As much as I loved that plane (built the plastic model), from what I read later, it was a non-starter. Very short range, maintenance issues, cannot recall it all.

Gorgeous plane, just not the same beast as the B-52.

14 posted on 04/05/2012 10:13:29 PM PDT by doorgunner69
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To: CORedneck

Hard to maintain, plagued with gear problems, only 1 weapon. Unlike the Buff, the B58 could not be adapted to anything other than high altitude, high speed, penetration.
Still, sexiest damn bomber we ever had!


28 posted on 04/06/2012 7:28:19 AM PDT by ops33 (Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Retired))
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