North American XB-70 Valkyrie

After World War II, the US Air Force's (USAF) strategic bombers grew ever more capable, each reaching higher altitudes and greater speeds than its predecessor. By the late 1950s, the USAF was planning to develop a "super-bomber", the North American "B-70", that would be built in large numbers. In reality, improvements in Soviet air defenses and the development of the ICBM made the B-70 obsolete before it ever flew. The B-52, which was planned to have been an interim type leading to the B-70, still remains in first-line service in the 21st century. However, two XB-70s were completed as supersonic test aircraft, and were among the sleekest and most impressive aircraft that ever flew. Background music by Rob Rock - I'm A warrior

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Science & Technology

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• XB-70
• Valkyrie

[13392Lucifer]

name of the song?

[aandc2005]

it's "I'm a warrior" by Rob Rock

[Farmerpilot13]

absolutely a beautiful aircraft

[KevLancaster1]

Its like a concorde but with bombs. Beautiful aircraft

[13392Lucifer]

U.S. aircraft are incredible.

good video

[lepermunna]

looks like something out of an old sci-fi comic! thanks for the vid!