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Old January 21st 13, 01:44 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Sheriff Responds to AOPA

On Sunday, January 20, 2013 7:46:28 PM UTC-5, Bill Palmer wrote:
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.


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