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Model: XB-70. Gross Mass: 226,758 kg (499,915 lb). Empty Mass: 68,027 kg (149,973 lb). Thrust (vac): 520.321 kN (116,973 lbf). Isp: 2,084 sec. Burn time: 11,000 sec. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 1,894 sec. Diameter: 9.14 m (29.98 ft). Span: 32.01 m (105.01 ft). Length: 56.40 m (185.00 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 6. Motor: J93-3. Status: Out of Production. Cost $ : 81.100 million. Payload: 27,273 kg (60,126 lb). Release velocity: 890 m/s (2,910 ft/sec). Release altitude: 21 m (70 ft). Release angle: 0 deg. Release conditions: 3,193 kph at 21.3 km.

N. American Bomber-delta wing. Maximum release conditions: Piggy-back, 27,273 kg (19.1 m length x 6.7 m span) at 3,193 kph at 21,341 m altitude



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