North American XB-70 Valkyrie
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The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was the prototype version of the planned B-70. One of two built the other one was destroyed in a midair collision.
Waymark Code: WM1853T
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2023
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The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was the prototype version of the planned B-70. One of two built the other one was destroyed in a midair collision June 8th 1966. The last one is on display at the National Museum of the Air Force Dayton Ohio. The plane could do Mach 3 and climb to 70,000 feet. This can be viewed in hanger 4 Research and Development Gallery.
The project was ultimately cancelled because ICBM's were a more effective delivery method of nuclear bombs.
If you visit this museum give yourself 2 days to take it all in.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): XB-70
Tail Number: (S/N): 20001
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): National Museum of the United States Air Force
inside / outside: inside
Access restrictions:
To view you must enter the museum. It is free to go in the museum.
Other Information:: Not listed
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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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