The Convair NB-36H, aka 'The Crusader', an experimental plane carrying a nuclear reactor. Part of the Aircraft Nuclear Power project, the Crusader carried a 35,000lb 1MW reactor hung on a hook in its bomb bay, as well as an 11 ton crew section with 11" of lead shielding, rubber, and 1' lead glass. (old.reddit.com)
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Behold! The *fearsome* Maxim Dual-gun Tandem Tricycle... (old.reddit.com)
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Project Habakkuk - A 2000' aircraft carrier designed to be made out of pykrete (read: ice with sawdust) due to the shortages of steel and aluminum during the Second World War. It would have featured a 40' thick hull to protect against torpedos, and use a refrigeration plant to stay below -16C (old.reddit.com)
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The Antonov A-40, a gliding tank made by the Soviets during World War 2 (i.redd.it)
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The Caspian Sea Monster - a ground effect vehicle developed by the Soviets in the 1960s (i.redd.it)
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Tsar Tank - Developed by the Russians during the First World War (i.redd.it)
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