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Model: B-58. Gross Mass: 72,563 kg (159,974 lb). Empty Mass: 25,197 kg (55,549 lb). Thrust (vac): 183.227 kN (41,191 lbf). Isp: 2,020 sec. Burn time: 20,000 sec. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 1,836 sec. Diameter: 9.57 m (31.39 ft). Span: 17.34 m (56.88 ft). Length: 29.51 m (96.81 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 4. Motor: J79- 5. Status: Retired 1959. Cost $ : 78.040 million. Payload: 21,818 kg (48,100 lb). Release velocity: 590 m/s (1,930 ft/sec). Release altitude: 12 m (40 ft). Release conditions: 2,130 kph at 12.2 km.

Convair Bomber-delta wing. Maximum release conditions: Belly mounted, 21,818 kg (22.5 m length x 1.9 m diameter x 7.1 m wingspan) at 2,130 kph at 12,195 m altitude (Kingfisher).

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