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General Category => Science and Technology => Topic started by: Solar on April 01, 2018, 06:17:38 PM

Title: Lockheed Martin Patents Nuclear Fusion-Powered Fighter Jet
Post by: Solar on April 01, 2018, 06:17:38 PM
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Lockheed indicates that the compact size of the reactor has induced a technology revolution, which instead of taking "five years to design and build a concept, it takes only a few months."

"The compact size is the reason that we believe we will be able to create fusion technology quickly. The smaller the size of the device, the easier it is to build up momentum and develop it faster. Instead of taking five years to design and build a concept, it takes only a few months. If we undergo a few of these testing and refinement cycles, we will be able to develop a prototype within the same five year timespan."

As the technology advances, the size of the fusion reactor shrinks. Lockheed has dropped the bombshell and indicated the reactor could be ready to mount on "a truck, aircraft, ship, train, spacecraft, or submarine." Across the board, Lockheed could revolutionize the transportation industry in the very near term.

"Some embodiments may provide a fusion reactor that is compact enough to be mounted on or in a vehicle such as a truck, aircraft, ship, train, spacecraft, or submarine. Some embodiments may provide a fusion reactor that may be utilized in desalination plants or electrical power plants."

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-03-30/lockheed-martin-patents-nuclear-fusion-powered-fighter-jet
Title: Re: Lockheed Martin Patents Nuclear Fusion-Powered Fighter Jet
Post by: walkstall on April 01, 2018, 06:22:21 PM
I should live so long just to see this in place.   :thumbsup: