Comments by "ZIPZ" (@zipz8423) on "Russian nuclear reactor explosion shrouded in mystery" video.

  1. It just exploded sparky.....
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  2. No comparison. It wasnt a power reactor that burned for weeks this is entirely diferent. The device whatever it was has probably already been contained. The Russians are insane trying to put nuclear propulsion on a missile.
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  3. It`s the localised spread of radioactive isotopes it wont be a Chernobyl apart from the point of view of the poor locals.
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  4. Do you know how thermal energy from a reactor would power an air vehicle?
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  5.  @nustada  Thanks fella, you are very astute. I think this is more likely to be contamination from a very small tactical low yield nuclear warhead where the casing didnt survive impact. I dimissed the nuclear propulsion idea as something Russian engineers are too smart to persue.
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  6.  @nustada  If you ever boarded a nuclear powered submarine and were allowed to look in the reactor compartment, I guarantee you would be totally astonished at how small a naval reactor is, and you would be astonished for the rest of your life. Technology has moved on from SLAM.I think a nuclear powered missile is plausible, but as Russia found out today, the risks are too great, IF that is what happened. I still have my doubts, I would still suggest they lost a weapon rather than an exotic propulsion system.
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  7.  @nustada  the analogy was nothinh to do with buoyancy, I dont understandwhy you did? I was pointing out technology has moved on from the 1950s, if you had the 22 years military service in a Navy i`ve had you would understand, apologies if you have. "Nuclear power missile isnt plausible" . That comment alone sadly illustrates your ignorance of the topic.Just accept the fact others just might be better educated in the area than you are??
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  8. And here was I thinking I had been conversing with somebody with a semblance of intelligence. Who told you they were using a rocket engine? Look up "closed cycle nuclear propulsion" and come back to me. In any case, it's much more likely the resultant contamination originated from a very small weapon pit, or possibly a plutonium thermal battery of the type used in satellites. An exotic fuel is another possibility.
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  9. At least America doesnt sprinkle nuclear powered cruise missiles over its population and those of neighboring countries.
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  10. PMSL.
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  11. that was last week, this is a diferent incident.
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