The B-70 Weapon System Part 1

Description

This is an animated film introducing the B-70, a tri-sonic, global, manned bomber developed by North American. The bomber was capable of taking off from existing Strategic Air Command (SAC) bases within three minutes, and could stand in a cocked position from 7 to 10 days. In the film, requirements are given on range, speed, altitude, ground roll and mission. The animation portrays squadron activities, alert, scrambled and operation of alert pad. It shows the design of the airframe and crew compartment, aerial refueling, navigation system, sighting radars bombing facilities, a mission sequence and return to home base.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities