Boeing nuclear jet engine patent

[Flyaway]

Rather curious patent reported here.

http://uk.businessinsider.com/boeing-just-patented-a-jet-engine-powered-by-lasers-and-nuclear-explosions-2015-7

 

[sferrin]

These guys might be a little annoyed:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Daedalus

 

[Michel Van]

This Youtube Video explain the concept


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmEQRZ7v5PI


would i step into Airliner with those engine ?

 

[bobbymike]

http://nextbigfuture.com/2015/07/boeings-fusion-fission-hybrid.html