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Title: The Pentagon Wants a Nuclear Reactor That Fits in a Transport Jet
Post by: Marlin on Feb 01, 2019, 11:10

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

Title: Re: The Pentagon Wants a Nuclear Reactor That Fits in a Transport Jet
Post by: Mounder on Feb 01, 2019, 02:56

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

Title: Re: The Pentagon Wants a Nuclear Reactor That Fits in a Transport Jet
Post by: ogre77414 on Feb 01, 2019, 09:11

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.  ;)

Title: Re: The Pentagon Wants a Nuclear Reactor That Fits in a Transport Jet
Post by: GLW on Feb 02, 2019, 06:36

Quote from: ogre77414 on Feb 01, 2019, 09:11

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,....  :P ;) :) 8)

Title: Re: The Pentagon Wants a Nuclear Reactor That Fits in a Transport Jet
Post by: Marlin on Feb 02, 2019, 08:56

Quote from: GLW on Feb 02, 2019, 06:36

Not even close,....  :P ;) :) 8)

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