Key Points and Summary - The XB-70 Valkyrie was the U.S. Air Force’s bid to outrun Soviet defenses: a six-engine, compression-lift bomber built for sustained Mach 3 at extreme altitude. -National ...
Despite its technical triumphs and support from aviators, the XB-70’s operational future unraveled almost as quickly as it took flight. What You Need to Know: The North American XB-70 Valkyrie ...