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Old 04-17-2014, 01:20 PM
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Big question would be how heavy is the Fusion Reactor and what kind of airframe would be needed to lift one. What needs to come out to fit it. A Grumman Goose may be too small without taking up critical cabin space. Fuel for the engines for most aircraft is stored in the wings. Would the Reactor fit in the wings? Without overbalancing? For some assets, fusion reactors would be less than ideal and just keeping a stock of Avgas on hand would be a better idea.
Depends...... The one sized for a V-150 would fit in the current nacelles with space left over for the high torque electric motor.
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