C-17 transports nuclear reactor for US military energy resilience tests

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The small sized, five megawatt nuclear reactor was transported from California to Utah in the back of a C-17 airlifter.

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Logistics
SALUTE Report
Size
1 nuclear reactor
Activity
transported
Location
California · Utah
Unit
U.S. military
Time
recently
Equipment
C-17 airlifternuclear reactor
Summary

A five megawatt nuclear reactor was transported from California to Utah using a C-17 airlifter. This operation is part of U.S. military energy resilience tests, indicating a focus on enhancing energy capabilities.

Key Facts
  • A five megawatt nuclear reactor was transported.
  • The reactor was moved from California to Utah.
  • The transport was conducted using a C-17 airlifter.
  • The operation is part of U.S. military energy resilience tests.