Herpa HE573160 1/200 U.S. Air Force Convair XB-58A Hustler - B-58 Test

To this day, the sleek delta-winged Convair B-58 Hustler with its slim coke-bottle fuselage remains a fascinating aircraft. 55-0661 was the second prototype of Convair’s Mach-2 strategic bomber and took off on its maiden flight on February 16, 1957. Nicknamed “Mach-in-Boid”, she was extensively used for tests and evaluation, among several other firsts, being the first “Hustler” to conduct inflight refueling tests, the first to carry the unique combined fuel tank/weapons pod, or the first to test in-flight emergency ejection at supersonic speeds using a pressurized escape pod.

Features

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
  
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
  
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
  
• Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
  
• Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
  
• Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
  
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.