XB-70 valkyrie vs B-1B lancer

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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).
 

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

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