The American Flying City - Forgotten Atoms For Peace Airship

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[chrischu]

This concept give me a BioShock Infinite vibe. Of all the terminated projects we’ve covered so far, I’d love to see Atoms for Peace come to life the most.

[Mamorufumio]

something to point out is while you call it a flying city, this airship would fit perfectly in the studio ghibli film titled 'castle in the sky'

[imsomewhatcertain]

The N.S. Savannah was a nuclear powered cargo/passenger ship that was also developed for “Atoms for Peace.” Unlike the nuclear airship, the N.S. Savannah was actually built, but it didn’t last long. Being a cargo/passenger ship, it wasn’t good at carrying either, and the crew needed special training to operate the ship. Many countries, fearing a potential nuclear disaster in their own ports, banned the ship from entering their waters. The economics just didn’t make sense. Also, civilians weren’t open to the idea of traveling next to a nuclear reactor, despite the numerous safety features in place.

[frederikhein]

Just one note: This is NOT A BLIMP. Blimps are airships without any supporting framework inside the main fuselage, they only keep their shape by pressure. This is a Zeppelin-like rigid airship. As can be seen there is a lot of framework inside. Furthermore, parts of the living space is inside the main fuselage. If it was a blimp that wouldn’t be possible as their fuselage is just a balloon with a gondola strapped to the bottom. So no, this is not a blimp.

[robdi]

My heart literally skipped a beat when I saw the thumbnail of the Atoms For Peace Airship. I couldn't believe I'm actually finally going to see this beautiful, gigantic vessel animated. As usual, you've done a magnificent job of showing how breathtaking it was, in its size and scope. Now, since you brought this mammoth Airship to life with your wonderful animation skills, I'm asking. Can you please do the same for the Soviet nuclear-powered airship as well?!! If you decide to do it, you will definitely bring tears to my eyes. Hahaha.

[brianfleury]

The Atoms for Peace program sponsored the first nuclear-powered commercial vessel, the NS Savannah. I remember visiting the ship in Portland, Maine in the early 1960s. The ship was on tour and a must visit for a ten year-old.

[Jaggerbush]

Imagine a world so civilized that we could use nuclear energy to the fullest. Also a world that we could dispose of the waste responsibly.

[DemoEvolvedGaming]

Have you ever considered doing a merch store that sells models of the vehicles you tell these stories about? could be a neat way to make some cash on the side.

[kinsmansteve]

Despite being referred to as a 'blimp' many times in the video, this vehicle is not a blimp. It's a rigid airship.

[clan_houltz]

Skipping math to watch this W FoundAndExplained

[davidcarr]

Just an observation; the line of flags along the fuselage shows a Canadian "Maple Leaf" flag. If the airship is being portrayed as it would have appeared in the 50's, that flag is completely wrong. During that time period, the Canadian flag was a totally red field with the British Union symbol in the upper left with the Canadian coat of arms in the lower right. The Canadian "Red Ensign". The one pictured was only adopted in 1965. Otherwise, a really interesting topic, with excellent animation and graphics.

[theconfederacyofindependen]

If it was actually built, my life would be spent in this Airship, I'm with you, it's a good place to live in, the Flying Cities would have great life

[ludeman]

My father worked as a aerospace contractor in the 70's and he used to tell me we have tech they are working on that are 50 to 100yrs beyond what we have today

[pigpuke]

The other major problem is risk assessment - you need to weight the effects of a worst case scenario and the probability of such a scenario. In the case of nuclear powered airship, the very not-zero chance of airships crashing or being destroyed mid-air and the dispersal of the nuclear fallout. That alone would have killed the project if nothing else did. As a video game vehicle, this would be awesome and it was done in Fallout 4 and in other games.

[Zebred]

This is a rigid airship and not a "blimp!"

[AaronShenghao]

9:31 I’m quite certain it’s not “kneel”, but “keel” (pronounced: key-eel). The bottom most structural member of the hull of a ship.

[JasonLihani]

I'm so jealous of the multiverse timelines that goes these.

[nmmm]

Amazing work. I love airships, but this could be disaster waiting to happen ;)

In the 1980's I read a Bulgarian book that describe something like this (atomic airship), but it did not spoke for this particular one.

[TheKulu]

I've been trying to create an opening setting for a steampunk novel! I've found inspiration! Great Video!

[IshijimaKairo]

"People Of The Commonwealth. Do not interfere. Our intentions are peaceful. We are the Brotherhood of Steel."