Convair NB-36H experimental nuclear-powered bomber developed in the 1950s to demonstrate the feasibility of aircraft nuclear propulsion. The aircraft was powered by a 1MW reactor weighing 16,000 kgs (35,000 lbs). Only one was built.
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https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...243#post165574
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...367#post146479
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...731#post152068
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...056#post176193
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...458#post142767