B-58 Hustler....

[Lucky13]

 

[cvairwerks]

Interesting fact...Fully bombed up, XL-2 was faster than when she was slick...

 

[Capt. Vick]

What? Damn! (Witchcraft)

 

[wheelsup_cavu]

Multiple B-58 Clips

Unfortunately the thread is not quite as informative as it was when I started the thread at Mission4Today in 2008 since several videos have been taken down in the following years but there is still quite a bit of useful information in it regarding the B-58.


Wheels

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I flew the F-16.. It was the last Fighter I flew in the USAF.. I absolutely LOVED that airplane.. it is a true thoroughbred with a LOT of capability.. as well as the performance to hurt its pilot.. What a gal she is!

I know us firefighters at Carswell loved it. After the 301st transitioned to F-16s from Phantoms, the IFE rate dramatically dropped.

 

[Capt. Vick]

IFE?

 

[GTX]

IFE?

In Flight Emergency I believe

 

[Sabrejet]

In-Flight Entertainment. That's the trouble with acronyms.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I found this interview tonight, still in the middle of it, from a B-58 navigator.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqU8HZn-bjw

 

[Gnomey]

Good stuff!

 

[cammerjeff]

I just Stumbled on a Proposal to use the B-58 as a Minuteman Missile launcher? I had never heard of this proposal before, Here are some drawings of several proposed versions with the ALBM (Air Launched Ballistic Missile) version requiring a 60 inch extension of the forward fuselage to allow the nose gear to retract. The missiles would need tail cones added to reduce drag prelaunch, and folding fins for use after launch. Interesting possibilities.

Source https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP66B00762R000100120001-0.pdf

 

[GTX]

Having just seen a B-58 up close at Pima, I was surprised at just how small it was. I know I could have read the details in the past but seeing it up close just brings it home.

 

[Frog]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/161698&ved=2ahUKEwjWgprSguqLAxVUVKQEHdtjAFMQFnoECCAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0uteqCyrT2CeFTMGcl56pT

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/210034/&ved=2ahUKEwjLnce-g-qLAxU0SaQEHafXBvAQFnoECB0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw3xVbVOyeyZ9os8mOqvA0ur

 

[MIflyer]

I just Stumbled on a Proposal to use the B-58 as a Minuteman Missile launcher?

The original concept of the B-58 was that the big external pod would be a rocket powered missile. The liquid rocket engine designed for that application was built by Bell and called the Hustler engine. While the B-58 missile launch application was not pursued, that engine powered the Agena series of spacecraft, which saw extensive use.

 

[cvairwerks]

In 1974, USAF did air launch a Minuteman missile, but it was carried aloft by a C-5.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b8LLcdBaQc

 

[MIflyer]

In 1974, USAF did air launch a Minuteman missile, but it was carried aloft by a C-5.

Yes, that was an only partially loaded MM, the test designed to scare the Soviets into concessions for the SALT talks.

 

[GTX]

Passenger pod proposal: