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XB-70 VALKYRIE

Specifications
Typetwo-crew supersonic strategic heavy bomber prototype
ContractorNorth American
Country of OriginUSA
Powerplantsix General Electric YJ93-GE-3 turbojet engines
Thrust28,000lbs reheated each
Length185ft 8in
Height30ft
Wingspan105ft
Wing Area6,297 Sq. ft
Max Speed1,980mph (mach 3+) @ optimum altitude
Climb Rate7,170ft/minute
Service Ceiling75,500ft
Range3,417 miles
Empty Weight231,215lbs
Max Take-Off Weight521,056lbs
Armament
  • up to 14 free-fall nuclear bombs carried internally (planned)
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