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North American XB-70 Valkyrie spin model, 1966.

Lent by Langley Research Center

This wooden model of the XB-70 was to gain an understanding of the spin characteristics of the XB-70 and establish spin recovery techniques. The spin tunnel is used to determine how the vehicle will react in a spin and under what conditions will the vehicle enter a spin. The model is made of wood and provided.

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate