As the first operational Mach 2 bomber, the B-58 pushed the boundaries of aerodynamic design, propulsion, and avionics, positively influencing subsequent aircraft.

Key Points and Summary on B-58 Hustler – The Convair B-58 Hustler, America’s first Mach 2 supersonic bomber, was a revolutionary but deeply flawed Cold War weapon. -Born from a desire to ...

Some of the Hustler’s Shortfalls Although the B-58’s cutting-edge attributes made it quite popular among industry experts and aviation buffs at the time, the bomber was not perfect.

NTSB examines collision avoidance technology and safety systems in Flight 5342 investigation Investigators from the NTSB questioned experts from the FAA, U.S. Army, MIT and two airlines about ...