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2024-11-13 Science & Technology

'China advances toward nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with new reactor prototype

[FoxNews] The Chinese navy, already the world's largest, aims to create a 'blue-water' force capable of operating globally

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, signaling its progress toward developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

The project, located at the Longwei site in Sichuan, is identified as part of China's plan for naval nuclear propulsion.

China’s navy, already the world's largest, aims to create a "blue-water" force capable of operating globally.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-11-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11140 views ] Top
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#1 Coming soon: "A radioactive reef"

Posted by Frank G 2024-11-13 06:25|| 2024-11-13 06:25|| Front Page Top

#2 This will not end well.

Posted by ed in texas 2024-11-13 08:57|| 2024-11-13 08:57|| Front Page Top

#3 Making a nuclear reactor for an aircraft carrier isn't that hard. Making that can generate enough power for all systems while being safe for the operators and personnel is the hard part.

Posted by DarthVader 2024-11-13 09:27|| 2024-11-13 09:27|| Front Page Top

#4 Many years ago, I heard that Russian sailors on nuclear submarines called their extra pay for submarine duty "childlessness pay". Why? Because many of them were bald due to radiation exposure.

Unless the Chinese are VERY careful about nuclear safety, the will end up with the same problem with their carrier and other nuclear powered ships.

Posted by Rambler 2024-11-13 12:21|| 2024-11-13 12:21|| Front Page Top

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