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The Ultimate Doomsday Plane That Got Shut Down

In the 1950s, America and the Soviet Union poured billions into a technological contest that sounds like science fiction: the creation of a nuclear-powered aircraft. This documentary explores the forgotten era of "nucleomania," where engineers envisioned a world of atomic-powered trains, ships, and bombers that could stay airborne for months without refueling. From the lead-shielded cockpit of the massive Convair NB-36H to the tragic fate of Soviet test pilots who flew with unshielded reactors, we uncover why these "doomsday machines" were eventually grounded. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. Subscribe to On The Move to watch more documentaries: http://bit.ly/369zkpx Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #OnTheMove

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In the 1950s, America and the Soviet Union poured billions into a technological contest that sounds like science fiction: the creation of a nuclear-powered aircraft. This documentary explores the forgotten era of "nucleomania," where engineers envisioned a world of atomic-powered trains, ships, and bombers that could stay airborne for months without refueling. From the lead-shielded cockpit of the massive Convair NB-36H to the tragic fate of Soviet test pilots who flew with unshielded reactors, we uncover why these "doomsday machines" were eventually grounded. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. Subscribe to On The Move to watch more documentaries: http://bit.ly/369zkpx Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #OnTheMove