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61-2059
Greased Lightning
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1961 Convair B-58A Hustler C/N 95Discuss this aircraft in forum |
by Glenn E. Chatfield
by Glenn E. Chatfield
by Glenn E. Chatfield
by Glenn E. Chatfield @ OFF
| Manufacturer: | Convair |
| Model: | B-58A Hustler Search all Convair B-58A Hustler |
| Year built: | 1961 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 95 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | 3 |
| Number of Engines: | 4 |
| Engine Type: | Turbojet |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | General Electric J79-GE-5 series |
| Registration Number: | 61-2059 |
| Alternative Code/Name: | Greased Lightning |
| Current Status: | Preserved |
| Owner: | Strategic Air & Space Museum |
| Address: | , Ashland, NE United States |
| Peter Nicholson, 2010-11-27 15:27:27 | |
| "Greased Lightning" is an appropriate name for this record breaking Hustler which flew from Tokyo to London (8028 miles) in 8 hours and 35 minutes. | |