Test Report XB-70A Flight 1-13 16 June 1965
Abstract
The thirteenth flight (Flt. 1-13) of the XB-70, 62-001 were scheduled four times (for 21 May, 24 May, 27 May and 16 June) before satisfactory completion on 16 June. The aircraft was not ready for flight due to uncompleted Flt. 1-12 repairs on 21 May and the 24 May schedule was cancelled on 22 May due to inoperative No. 3 fuel tank boost pumps and high No. 3 engine vibrations. Air Force Quality Assurance grounded the aircraft on 27 May for excessive fuel leaks. The engines were running preparatory to flight at the time of grounding. Six General Electric YJ93 engines, 30,000 lbs. thrust each with afterburner, Mach 3.1 at 73,000 feet, Range: 4,288 miles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 09, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1168689
Entities
People
- Guy Townsend
- Ira Plummer
- Joseph Cotton