North American XB-70 Valkyrie (Paperback)

Of the many futuristic military aircraft concepts created in the 1950s the North American XB-70 still stands out as the most awe-inspiring. With its huge, white partially-folding delta wing, its fuselage resembling a striking cobra and its extraordinary performance, it was one of the foremost technological achievements of the 20th Century. A strategic bomber built to outrun any Soviet fighter jet, it could reach Mach 3 with a full nuclear payload - as fast as the legendary SR-71 Blackbird but more than three times the size. However, its role as a nuclear bomber was limited after the introduction of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, and defence cuts eventually led to the project being scrapped in the mid-1960s. The Valkyrie had a brief, costly decade of life but it proved the continuing value of developing manned bombers. However, almost half a century after the XB-70 its predecessor, the B-52, continues in service. Using full colour artwork and rigorous analysis, this is the complete story of the ultimate US Cold War military X-plane.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	X-Planes, 7
Release date:	March 2018
Authors:	Peter E. Davies
Illustrators:	Wiek Luijken • Adam Tooby
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-1-4728-2503-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	1-4728-2503-9
Barcode:	9781472825032

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