Despite financial pressure the B-58B/C are produced

In 1959 the improved B-58B is ordered for production. 185 models capable of carrying conventional weapons and the Mach 4.2 'Super Hustler's recon aircraft. In 1961, the enlarged Mach 3 capable B-58C is not cancelled. Capable of supercruise, viewed as a low-cost B-70 Valkyrie alternate.
 
The B model could carry conventional weapons, with canards had better flight characteristics and longer ranger.
The C model, higher and even faster.
 
The B model could carry conventional weapons, with canards had better flight characteristics and longer ranger.
The C model, higher and even faster.
Doctrine at the time was either saturation bombing or nukes. Neither role is one the B-58 could do well enough to justify the cost.
 
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