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XB-70 Valkyrie
Specifications | Achievements | Photos

XB-70 Valkyrie Specifications

Primary Function:	Initial mission was as mach 3 bomber, reassigned as test bed to test principles of compression lift.
Contractor:	North American
Crew:	Two (Pilot, co-pilot)
Unit Cost:	N/A
Powerplant
	Six (6) General Electric YJ93-GE-3 turbojet engines. Each engine capable of producing up to 31,000 lb (14,060 kg) thrust (with afterburner).
Dimensions
Length:	196 ft, 0 in (59.74 m)
Wingspan:	105 ft, 0 in (32.00 m)
Height:	30 feet
Weights
Empty:	Over 450,000 pounds
Loaded:	534,700 lbs. loaded
Performance
Speed:	2,056 mph. (Mach 3.1) at 73,000 ft.
Ceiling:	77,350 ft.
Range:	Intercontinental
Armament
	None

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XB-70 Valkyrie Achievements

The XB-70 was one of the world's most exotic aircraft.
Used a phenomenon called compression lift, which is caused from the shock wave generated by the airplane flying supersonically supporting part of the aircraft's weight.

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XB-70 Valkyrie Photos

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