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That was tried in the early 1950's with the nuclear aircraft project. They couldn't stop leaks of radioactive fission fragments from the fuel and so the engines were unacceptably dirty. Information on the project is available on the web. Try searching with Google.
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Do they use nuclear energy to power commercial ships?
No.It is only used to power Army based ships such as Aircraft Carriers and Submarines.
What is a nuclear capable aircraft?
That is an aircraft designed to transport nuclear bomb safely to the area to be dropped. The first nuclear capable aircraft used in history was a B29 bomber named Enola Gay which was modified to carry the nuclear artifact.
Explain why nuclear power does little to address your largest energy shortfalls?
Nuclear power can only supply electricity from large power plants, it can't replace gasoline and diesel used for surface transport or kerosene used for aircraft. If the shortfall is in oil derived products, nuclear therefore does not help. If electric cars and trucks are developed then nuclear can provide the energy to keep them charged though.
Where is nuclear How and where it is used?
Nuclear Power is used in power stations to produce electricity
What nuclear reaction is used to the Bataan power plant?
The nuclear reaction used in the Bataan power plant is nuclear fission.
How commonly is a nuclear power plant used in the US?
Illinois is were nuclear power is most used
What type of nuclear reaction is used to create power in nuclear power plants?
Nuclear fission
Do microwaves have any nuclear power?
There is no nuclear power involved in a microwave unless the electricity used to power it is from a nuclear power plant.
What is nuclear power use for?
It is used for electricity in nuclear power plants == == Nuclear power is used to heat steam which then turns turbines, which generate electricity in nuclear power stations and also to provide propulsion and power on board nuclear submarines.
Has nuclear power been successfully used in the past?
Nuclear power is successfully used right now.
Where is the method of producing electricity from a nuclear power plant used?
In a nuclear power plant
What type of nuclear power is used in powerplants?
Nuclear power from the fission of uranium and/or plutonium
