Nuclear-powered passenger aircraft 'to transport millions'

Re:Nuclear-powered passenger aircraft 'to transport millions' by ars on Monday October 27, 2008 @05:26PM (#345616)

I have not, but reading it now (thanks for the link) I maintain what I wrote (even though I got a lot of downmods): this is far too complicated to ever actually work.

Did you read the section on tolerances, and the temperatures? Do you really think such a thing would be reliable for day to day running on an airplane?

It's not impossible of course, but it's not practical, and it's a waste of money. Use the nuclear power on earth, and save the liquid fuels for the air.

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Re:Nuclear-powered passenger aircraft 'to transport millions' by z303 on Tuesday October 28, 2008 @08:14AM (#346230)

No I don't think it would be a good idea for a whole bunch of reasons but it is possible with people having taken it to the prototype stage. Like you I'd spend the money on other things

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