Global Aircraft -- XB-70 Valkyrie
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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 |
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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 |
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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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