Convair X-6: The First and Last Time a Jet Carried a Working Reactor

Convair X-6 - Experience the fascinating story of America's ambitious nuclear-powered aircraft project from the Cold War era. Discover how engineers modified a B-36 bomber to carry an operational nuclear reactor and the revolutionary concept of unlimited flight range. This video explores the technical challenges, test flights, and ultimate fate of this $7 billion experimental program that sought to create bombers capable of staying airborne for weeks. Learn about the NB-36H test aircraft, the radiation shielding technologies, and why even with immense funding, the dream of nuclear-powered flight remained elusive. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, Cold War history buffs, and technology fans interested in experimental aircraft designs. 00:00 - Intro Retro Transport 00:05 - Convair X-6 History 05:08 - Outro Retro Transport #RetroTransport #ConvairX6 #Convair #NuclearAircraft #Aircraft #Aviation #AviationHistory #NB36H #ExperimentalAircraft #AtomicAge #MilitaryAviation