North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the legendary Mach 3 strategic bomber of the Cold War. Featuring exclusive restored footage of the XB-70’s development and its tragic 1966 accident, this film also includes a rare, exclusive interview with one of its test pilots. We explore the complete story of this incredible experimental aircraft, from its design by North American Aviation to its role as a high-speed research vehicle for the USAF and NASA.It was a machine that appeared to have flown back from the future. A colossal, six-engine titan of titanium and steel, capable of flying at three times the speed of sound at the very edge of space. The XB-70 Valkyrie was designed to be America’s ultimate nuclear bomber, a weapon so fast it could outrun any Soviet interceptor and their missiles. It was the pinnacle of 1960s aerospace engineering.In this exclusive Dronescapes presentation, we reveal never-before-seen footage of the Valkyrie’s construction, a testament to the incredible ambition of the program. Hear directly from a test pilot who strapped into the cockpit of this white dragon and pushed the boundaries of flight, as he shares his unique insights and personal stories.Most importantly, we respectfully present newly restored, exclusive footage of the infamous 1966 mid-air collision that tragically claimed the life of test pilot Joe Walker and destroyed one of only two Valkyries ever built. We analyze the accident that sealed the fate of the program and cemented the XB-70’s place in history as a magnificent but ill-fated legend. Join us for the complete story of the rise and fall of the XB-70 Valkyrie.General Characteristics (North American XB-70A Valkyrie)Crew: 2 (Pilot, Co-pilot)Length: 185 ft 10 in (56.64 m)Wingspan: 105 ft 0 in (32.00 m)Height: 30 ft 9 in (9.37 m)Max takeoff weight: 542,000 lb (245,847 kg)Powerplant: 6 × General Electric YJ93-GE-3 afterburning turbojet engines, 28,800 lbf (128 kN) thrust each with afterburnerMaximum Speed: Mach 3.1 (2,056 mph, 3,309 km/h)Range: 4,288 mi (6,901 km, 3,726 nmi) on a combat missionService Ceiling: 77,350 ft (23,580 m)Key Feature: Utilized “compression lift,” where the shockwave generated by the nose and engine inlets was trapped under the wings to increase lift.#XB70 #ColdWar #ExclusiveFootage