B-58 Hustler : Convair's Cold War Mach 2 Bomber by David Doyle (2021, Hardcover)

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PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764361317
ISBN-139780764361319
eBay Product ID (ePID)2321122889

Product Key Features

Book TitleB-58 Hustler : Convair's Cold War Mach 2 Bomber
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary Science, Aviation / History, Aviation / Commercial, Military / Aviation
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering, History
AuthorDavid Doyle
Book SeriesLegends of Warfare: Aviation Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-943398
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number42
Dewey Decimal623.7463
SynopsisThe Convair B-58 Hustler, with its distinctive delta wing shape, would become the world's first supersonic bomber, and the first aircraft to fly to Mach 2. 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 Illustrated with rare archival photographs, including previously unpublished images. Written by prolific military author David Doyle, this book is part of the very popular Legends of Warfare: Aviation series., Chronicles the design, development, and wartime use of the iconic Mach 2 Convair B-58 Hustler. The Convair B-58 Hustler, with its distinctive delta wing shape, would become the world's first supersonic bomber, and the first aircraft to fly to Mach 2. 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. Written by prolific military author David Doyle, this book is part of the very popular Legends of Warfare: Aviation series.
LC Classification NumberUG1242.B6

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  • Covers the aircraft in great detail.

    This book has many great pictures of the B-58 and a lot of data about the aircraft; from the early stages of development to the final chapters of it's life with SAC. A great read.

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  • Highly recommend reading very good quality

    Very nice quality. Great in my library

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