How Can Nuclear Reactors Power Missiles? | Russia's New Burevestnik Missile Explained

How Can Nuclear Reactors Power Missiles? Russia's Burevestnik Missile Explained Putin claims Russia successfully tested the Burevestnik nuclear powered missile, but is it real? In this video, we investigate Putin's controversial weapon announcement and break down the physics behind what NATO calls Skyfall - a nuclear reactor that flies. Russia's President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly showcased the Burevestnik as proof of Russian military superiority, but how does a nuclear powered cruise missile actually work? We examine Putin's claims about unlimited range, analyze the thrust mechanism that …