Gigantic $230 million XB-70 Valkyrie Bomber. The XB-70 Valkyrie Bomber stands as a testament to the ambitious pursuit of technological advancement during the Cold War era. Developed by North American Aviation in the 1960s for the United States Air Force, this iconic aircraft embodied innovation with its sleek delta wing design and impressive speed capabilities, capable of reaching Mach 3. Though originally intended as a high-altitude strategic bomber, the XB-70 ultimately never entered full production due to shifting military priorities and the emergence of intercontinental ballistic missiles. Nevertheless, its legacy endures as a symbol of aerospace engineering excellence and a pioneering step towards pushing the boundaries of supersonic flight.
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6 май 2024
