Video: Spectacular XB-70 Footage Of Valkyrie #2 - 1965
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 09:30PM This is some rare and fabulous video history of the second XB-70 Valkyrie, including the rollout and some amazing takeoff footage. It's kinda long at 9:34 but really well worth your time. I'm amazed at the complexity of the main gear retraction that can be seen at the end of the first minute.
At the six minute mark it's interesting to note the cockpit bobbing up and down due to the nose gear being mounted so far behind the nose of the aircraft. Not only could that make for a bumpy ride being on such a long arm, but it must also have been a real challenge to be able to steer the airplane without running the mains off the taxiway.
And OMGosh, the takeoff that starts at the eight minute mark is incredible! This girl is all about angle of attack and power! Such a stunning aircraft... another watershed accomplishment in the histiry of aviation. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did.
Reader Comments (1)
Awesome. Love delta wings.