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originally posted by: VengefulGhost
Often wondered why they never researched / developed it more .
With current miniaturization and tech theres some interesting possibilities for using it in aircraft .
originally posted by: VengefulGhost
Often wondered why they never researched / developed it more .
With current miniaturization and tech theres some interesting possibilities for using it in aircraft .
originally posted by: Crumbles
a reply to: Zaphod58
What's the difference than a clean non direct nuclear engine, and a bomb. Both have material that is radioactive. Only one never needs refueled.
originally posted by: Chromium51
originally posted by: VengefulGhost
Often wondered why they never researched / developed it more .
With current miniaturization and tech theres some interesting possibilities for using it in aircraft .
For the same reason there aren't large nuclear powered privately owned ships (with few exceptions). They didn't want them to be a target.