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The Convair NB-36H was a bomber that carried a nuclear reactor. It was also known as the Crusader. It was created for the Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion program or the ANP to show the feasibility of a nuclear-powered bomber. Its development ended with the cancellation of the ANP program.

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manufacturer
Convair
number built
1
predecessor
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
type
Bomber

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