XB-70 valkyrie vs B-1B lancer

[VA5124]

Well good, your opinion counts but some of us actually worked on these things, but you're still entitled to your opinion

ok thanks for at least giving me a chance

 

[SaparotRob]

He has his moments.

 

[Capt. Vick]

As long as we're here, did the XB-70 have a bomb bay or was it just a proof of concept type?

The both XB-70's did have bomb bays, though they were both filled with test equipment. The bomb bay door slid forward or aft, I can't remember.

One other point, having read what it took just to get the Valkyrie into the air for each test flight I don't believe it would have been a reliable weapon system without major preflight preparation improvements. Perhaps it could have been used as a "Silver Bullet" in some situations, either as a bomber or for reconnaissance (but it would be had to beat the SR-71).

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Why is this in a WW2 forum?

It's been moved to the post war forum.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

boom and zoom tacics mean getting in dropping the load and getting out before the enemy knows your there missles have problems one they can be detected and shot easyly two their useless if the target moves but a low flying supersonic bomber could get in undetected drop the bombs and get out

Cold War doctrine. It's the 21st century, join it. Technology has improved.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Yep - all swallowed up - winner takes all!

Yes we did...

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

no what im saying is its a good looking aircraft like decker is a good loooking woman and idc what people say i believe theres a use for it

Current military technology reders your XB-70 no longer needed.

 

[SaparotRob]

The XB-70 kit I built came with Continental Airlines decals. You could build an SST.

 

[special ed]

There is a use for the XB-70. It's at the USAF museum to look at. ouuu...aaah

 

[VA5124]

Current military technology reders your XB-70 no longer needed.

always have it on standby as a nuclear derent

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

always have it on standby as a nuclear derent

Current technology renders it no longer needed.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

ICBM's and Cruise Missiles say hello.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

always have it on standby as a nuclear derent

Why? It has the radar signature the size of Jupiter, too expensive to operate and has antiquated systems and avionics. The best "deterrent" that could be accomplished is to keep it at the Air Force Museum.

 

[special ed]

What about the B-58? It is a delta wing, very fast, nuclear capable, and there is one (at least) left at the AF museum. One could look at both and imagine.

 

[SaparotRob]

Why? It has the radar signature the size of Jupiter, too expensive to operate and has antiquated systems an avionics. The best "deterrent" that could be accomplished is to keep it at the Air Force Museum.

Well, didn't the B-52 have antiquated avionics?

 

[VA5124]

Why? It has the radar signature the size of Jupiter, too expensive to operate and has antiquated systems an avionics. The best "deterrent" that could be accomplished is to keep it at the Air Force Museum.

i still say bulid it

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Well, didn't the B-52 have antiquated avionics?

Yes, but its role has been modified and adapted.

 

[VA5124]

bulid the b70

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

bulid the b70

 

[SaparotRob]

Yes, but its role has been modified and adapted.

Just pointing out the obvious. The avionics might not have been that big an issue regarding the XB-70. Although the rest of it is dead on. Face it, kid, if aircraft were retained because of how cool they looked, the skies would be flooded with LWS-6's and F2A's.