The Pentagon Wants a Nuclear Reactor That Fits in a Transport Jet

[Marlin]

The Pentagon Wants a Nuclear Reactor That Fits in a Transport Jet


https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-pentagon-wants-a-nuclear-reactor-that-fits-in-a-tra-1832135363

[Mounder]

the military is continually shopping for the next toy that could conceivably improve their response actions.  This is essentially the fancy portable electric generator that meets their needs.  Hopefully the cost versus efficiency paperwork is accurate.  Best of luck

[ogre77414]

From the link
"The NB-36 bomber was a proposed nuclear-powered heavy strategic bomber that used the R-1 nuclear power plant for propulsion, but concerns about environmental damage should the plane crash shelved the nuclear-powered aircraft concept indefinitely."


Well there. That settles the other thread. 

[GLW]

From the link
"The NB-36 bomber was a proposed nuclear-powered heavy strategic bomber that used the R-1 nuclear power plant for propulsion, but concerns about environmental damage should the plane crash shelved the nuclear-powered aircraft concept indefinitely."


Well there. That settles the other thread. 

Not even close,.... 

[Marlin]

Not even close,....