Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Program: Manned Aircraft Progress Report 1956-1958 (video)

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Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion: Manned Aircraft Progress Report — A declassified film about nuclear powered flight from 1961

This film presents the US effort to build a nuclear-powered long-range bomber. The program history and evolution is discussed, from the 1955 weapons system 125A to the 1956 re-evaluation and CAMAL concept. Work done between 1956 and 1958 is highlighted, including a detailed technical summary of...

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This is an excellent video with lots of information on the US effort to develop Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion. Has information on WS-125A, CAMAL, the GE and P&W engines and more.

h/t @Sundog for the link.

 

[Zoo Tycoon]

It was mentioned in the dialogue that this film is in two parts;- this is part 1 covering the manned ANP with part 2 covering Pluto, Snap and Rover.

When’s part 2 available?

I wonder also if they shot a project at close down Film?

 

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This one just got posted, so keep check.


Has this been posted before? Big GE Report.



https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc837431/m2/1/high_res_d/1048124.pdf

Lots of relevant docs here:

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