XB-70 Valkyrie

Key Information:

• The XB-70 Valkyrie was an experimental bomber capable of reaching Mach 3 speeds, designed to outrun any interceptor aircraft of its time.
• Top Speed: Mach 3.1
• Max Altitude: 77,350 ft
• Built for nuclear strike missions but never entered service.
• Fun Fact: The XB-70 used "compression lift," where shockwaves helped increase lift at high speeds.

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