The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, a Cold War-era bomber, was a technological marvel designed to fly at Mach 3 and at 70,000 feet, circumventing Soviet air defenses through speed and altitude.

The XB-70 Valkyrie could hit Mach 3 — but it never went into full-scale production. ... 1966, while conducting high-speed flight research, the XB-70 collided with NASA's F-104N chase plane, ...

XB-70 Valkyrie: An experimental supersonic aircraft, the XB-70 took to the skies five years before Concorde. NASA/Divds Super fast: The XB-70 was capable of flying at just over 2,000 miles per ...

The experimental legacy of the iconic XB-70 Valkyrie, which made its first flight on Sept. 21, 1964. ... NASA employed the XB-70 to investigate supersonic flight operations, ...

What You Need to Know: The XB-70 Valkyrie, a Cold War-era strategic bomber prototype designed to replace the B-52, is now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Developed to fly ...

The XB-70 Valkyrie, the most advanced American bomber of its era, ... The XB-70’s co-pilot Carl Cross and NASA’s Chief Test Pilot Joe Walker (F-104 pilot) were both killed.

This was the North American XB-70 Valkyrie. The XB-70 was a Mach 3 prototype that would have led to the B-70 bomber, ... Tragedy then struck the U.S. Air Force and NASA program.

Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane.

The XB-70 Valkyrie, the most advanced American bomber of its era, made its maiden flight in clear blue skies over the Mojave Desert. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 80°F.

Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane. It was the XB-70 ...