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Convair NB-36H
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The Convair NB-36H was an experimental aircraft that carried a nuclear reactor to test its protective radiation shielding for the crew, but did not use it to power the aircraft. Nicknamed "The Crusade
The Convair NB-36 in flight, with a B-50 Superfortress
The Convair NB-36 in flight, with a B-50 Superfortress
An underside view of the aircraft
An underside view of the aircraft
The NB-36H in flight. Note the 2 pods; each was mounted near the wingtips of the aircraft and carried two GE J47 jet engines each.
The NB-36H in flight. Note the 2 pods; each was mounted near the wingtips of the aircraft and carried two GE J47 jet engines each.
Convair X-6
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The Convair X-6 was an experimental aircraft project to develop and evaluate a nuclear-powered jet aircraft. Experiments were carried out on a testbed aircraft named Convair NB-36H, based on the B-36
Convair NB-36H
…which was developed by General Electric, and Indirect Air Cycle, which was assigned to Pratt & Whitney. The program was intended to develop and test the Convair X-6, a planned prototype for a fully functional nuclear-powered airplane. In 1952, Carswell Air Force Base in Texas was hit by a tornado, severely damaging…
A Convair NB-36H, the type of aircraft used for testing
A Convair NB-36H, the type of aircraft used for testing
Experimental Breeder Reactor I in Idaho, the first power reactor, now a museum. The reactor is in the building top right, the two structures lower lef
Experimental Breeder Reactor I in Idaho, the first power reactor, now a museum. The reactor is in the building top right, the two structures lower left are reactors from the Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project