Why a persistently airborne nuclear-powered fortress isn’t feasible.

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Similar to the Ausmerzer in Wolfenstein II: New Colossus or the Helicarrier in the Avengers universe.

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There have been experimental nuclear powered planes. But the weight of the reactor and the necessary shielding have meant any payload was minimal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear-powered_aircraft
Having something hover requires far more power than having it flying with convectional wings.

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