North American

North American XB-70 Valkyrie

Heavy bomber

  • First flight1964
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built2
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
185 ft
Wingspan
105 ft
Height
30 ft
02

Performance

Maximum speed
1,787 kn, Mach 3.1
Service ceiling
77,350 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
6 × General Electric YJ93 afterburning turbojet ( hp / kW / shp / 19,900 lbf / kN / 28,000 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Bombs: Mk 80 series, Free fall nuclear bombs; Missiles: AIM-47 Falcon