Aircraft 61-2059 Data

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61-2059
Greased Lightning
1961 Convair B-58A Hustler, c/n 95
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61-2059 - At the Strategic Air & Space Museum, Ashland, NE - by Glenn E. Chatfield
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61-2059 - At the Strategic Air & Space Museum, Ashland, NE - by Glenn E. Chatfield
Glenn E. Chatfield
61-2059 - B-58A at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland, NE - by Glenn E. Chatfield
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61-2059 @ OFF - B-58A at the old Strategic Air Command Museum - by Glenn E. Chatfield
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Airframe Info
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
Aircraft
Registration Number 61-2059
Alternative Code/Name Greased Lightning
Current Status Preserved
Owner
Owner Strategic Air & Space Museum
Address , Ashland, NE
United States
User Comments
Peter Nicholson, 2010-11-27 20:27:27
"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.