The XB-70 Valkyrie was a groundbreaking aircraft in the history of aviation, designed by North American Aviation in the 1960s as a high-speed, long-range strategic bomber. Capable of cruising at ...

The XB-70 Valkyrie was a supersonic bomber capable of riding its own shockwaves and was the largest airplane of its time. Despite its engineering marvel, it never entered production for reasons ...

Despite its technical triumphs and support from aviators, the XB-70’s operational future unraveled almost as quickly as it took flight. The North American XB-70 Valkyrie emerged from a United ...

The experimental legacy of the iconic XB-70 Valkyrie, which made its first flight on Sept. 21, 1964. An article published on the U.S. Air Force website commemorates the 60th anniversary of the ...

Summary and Key Points: During the Cold War, the U.S. developed innovative military technologies like the XB-70 Valkyrie, a supersonic nuclear bomber. Despite its advanced design, the XB-70 became ...

It was the XB-70 Valkyrie, an experimental plane developed for the US Air Force. Its inaugural flight — 60 years ago in September 1964 — kicked off a golden era for supersonic aircraft.

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 Valkyrie is a prototype for what the Air Force hopes can become a potent supplement to its fleet of traditional fighter jets, giving human pilots a swarm of highly capable robot wingmen to ...

The XB-70 Valkyrie, the most advanced American bomber of its era, made its maiden flight in clear blue skies over the Mojave Desert.