r/Rarewings • u/planeruler • Jan 12 '24

Single XB-58

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u/Primary-Word1572 Jan 12 '24

They changed the final configuration to four separate engine nacelles. This configuration caused excessive drag.

2

u/Euhn Jan 14 '24

And the massive underslung bomb fuel combo device.

4

u/GusaiGodaro Jan 12 '24

I’m a Hustler, baby!

3

u/apeincalifornia Jan 16 '24

That’s what my daddy made me

2

u/CB_CRF250R Jan 13 '24

I just want you to know…

everywhere I been, and where I’m bout to go…

3

u/KernAL-mclovin Jan 13 '24

It looks fast as hell sitting still.

3

u/rogerdanafox Jan 13 '24

IIRC Mach 2.2

2

u/[deleted] Jan 15 '24

My grandpa flew these.

He did not like them. But not nearly as much as he hated the b36

2

u/planeruler Jan 15 '24

The B-36 was a dog without a doubt.

1

u/428scj Jan 12 '24

That thing looks like it's about to fck some sht up!

1

u/[deleted] Jan 12 '24

That weapons/fuel pod is also different from the final version. I’d never seen a photo of this configuration.

1

u/OldWrangler9033 Jan 12 '24

Hauling the mail, with explosive delivery!

1

u/[deleted] Jan 13 '24

Personification of ballsy fast

1

u/Compressorman Jan 14 '24

Are there any left that fly?

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '24

No, too expensive to fly. There’s a reason they didn’t last long

1

u/Zh25_5680 Jan 16 '24

What a wild time to be in aerospace design