[Out of Stock] Cyber-Hobby has announced a new 1/200 scale kit of the North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie. This prototype was intended as a nuclear-armed deep-penetration strategic bomber for the US Air Force (USAF), with design work commencing in the late 1950s. Its six engines were intended to thrust it to a cruising speed of Mach 3 at a 21,000m altitude. However, the program was cancelled in 1961 by President Kennedy with the advent of effective surface-to-air missiles (SAM) and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). Nevertheless, two XB-70A Valkyrie prototypes were built and they were used in supersonic flight tests from 1964-69. The first was named Air Vehicle 1 (AV-1), and its maiden flight occurred on 21 September 1964. AV-2 was later lost in a mid-air crash. The XB-70 program wasn't all in vain though, as it contributed greatly to the later B-1 Lancer design.

Cyber-Hobby has created a striking 1/200 scale model of this futuristic American bomber. The model is extremely user friendly thanks to a fuselage made by slide moulds, it fits together with consummate ease. The landing gear is fully represented, as are the highly detailed engine exhaust nozzles. For greater choice and interest, two noses are offered in the kit - one for high-altitude and for low-altitude flight. The wingtips also come with the option of being shown in different positions depending on the Valkyrie's flight mode.