The supersonic aircraft model flies faster than the Concorde.
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May 10, 2024 ·
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Five years before the first flight of the Concorde, another supersonic aircraft took to the skies. It was the XB-70 Valkyrie, an experimental aircraft developed by the US Air Force....
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Five years before the first flight of the Concorde, another supersonic aircraft took to the skies. It was the XB-70 Valkyrie, an experimental aircraft developed by the US Air Force. Its maiden flight 60 years ago in September 1964 heralded the golden age of supersonic flight. This aircraft later achieved speeds of over 3,218 km/h, nearly 50% faster than the Concorde, according to CNN.
The XB-70 program had its own challenges. As a military aircraft, it became obsolete even before deployment. Its short lifespan was marked by a tragic accident. However, the design of the aircraft remained an icon of supersonic flight.
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The XB-70 program had its own challenges. As a military aircraft, it became obsolete even before deployment. Its short lifespan was marked by a tragic accident. However, the design of the aircraft remained an icon of supersonic flight.
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