XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic bomber, illustration

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Illustration of a US Air Force XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic bomber aircraft in flight. This large six-engine bomber was capable of reaching Mach 3 plus, while flying at altitudes of 21,000 metres. Only two test aircraft were ever built, which were operational between 1964 and 1969.

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Photo credit: © DETLEV VAN RAVENSWAAY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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