http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19790018955.pdf
1979 Northrop / GE study for conversion of a YF-17 into a demonstrator for GE's ADEN vectoring and thrust reversing nozzle.
You may have already seen this at http://www.aerospaceprojectsreview.com/blog/?p=872
Attached is a picture of what looks like radiation doses around the nuclear engine. My quick conversion gives me 1000 Gy/hr in zone I and 5 Gy/hr in zone VIII. Could somebody knowledgeable check these...
aircraft nuclear propulsion program
atomic aircraft
cold war
generalelectricaircraftenginesgeneralelectric company
nuclear powered aircraft
united states air force
Whilst doing something else I decided to compile a list of General Electric turbine engines with "GExx" designations. GE has obviously used also other designation series, so anyone who wants can add those. Also, as usual, any additions or corrections are welcome.
Note that I'm not certain if the...
cold war
cold war ii
early 21st century
generalelectricgeneralelectricaircraftenginesgeneralelectric company
late 20th century
post-cold war
united states
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