{"product_id":"north-american-xb-70-valkyrie","title":"North American XB-70 Valkyrie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe North American XB-70 was a futuristic military aircraft concept created in the 1950s with a huge, white partially-folding delta wing, a fuselage resembling a striking cobra, and extraordinary performance. It was a strategic bomber built to outrun any Soviet fighter jet but was limited to its role as a nuclear bomber after the introduction of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. The Valkyrie had a brief, costly decade of life but proved the continuing value of developing manned bombers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 March 2018\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe North American XB-70, a remarkable futuristic military aircraft concept from the 1950s, stands out as one of the most awe-inspiring. With its massive, white, partially-folding delta wing, striking cobra-like fuselage, and exceptional performance, it was a pinnacle of 20th-century technological achievement. Designed as a strategic bomber to outrun any Soviet fighter jet, the XB-70 could reach Mach 3 with a full nuclear payload, faster than the legendary SR-71 Blackbird but more than three times its size. However, its role as a nuclear bomber was limited after the introduction of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), leading to defense cuts and the project's eventual cancellation in the mid-1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Valkyrie, a brief but costly decade of existence, showcased the enduring value of developing manned bombers. While the XB-70's legacy endured, its predecessor, the B-52, continued to serve for nearly half a century. This comprehensive book delves into the full story of the ultimate US Cold War military X-plane, using stunning full-color artwork and rigorous analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 262g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 187 x 248 x 11 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472825032\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter E. Davies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100341530874,"sku":"9781472825032","price":11.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/a52bd308d1f8e296adb9786f2a0e963c.jpg?v=1630378127","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/north-american-xb-70-valkyrie","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}