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Originally Posted by tcar
That particular plane was a special one of a kind B-36... was being tested to be nuclear powered. If it worked, it would be able to stay aloft for weeks without refueling.
XB-36H
Contained a nuclear reactor and would have had nuclear powered engines.
It never ended up being nuclear powered, but flew with the reactor operating a number of times.
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I'm sure that would have been a joy for a crew. I can see the guys airline interview.....
"I see you have 6 years in the military, 13000 multi, nuke PIC , 50 hours instrument, and only 10 takeoff and landing in the last 4 years? We might have a position for you in baggage claim"