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Old January 21st 13, 12:46 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
bill palmer
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Default Sheriff Responds to AOPA

The reality is that the nuclear containment domes are virtually impenetrable by aircraft. I recall seeing a video study wherein they ran an F-4 (or something similar) into a section of one and the airplane was vaporized while the cement structure was unscathed.
The public doesn't quite understand the fragile nature of an airframe, and that ramming a nuclear facility with one is about a worrisome as pelting it with eggs.