Life Inside A Radioactive Nuclear Tank

Download and play Tacticus for Free Today: https://play.tacticusgame.com/SimpleHistory and use code HELLOMAR to get a bunch of free rewards! During the Cold War, engineers dreamed of nuclear-powered tanks—leading to the Chrysler TV-8. This radical design promised infinite range but had major flaws: radiation risks, weight issues, and battlefield hazards. Though innovative, it remained a prototype and was ultimately scrapped. Was the TV-8 a groundbreaking idea or a disaster waiting to happen? Check out our other Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdc6bs3I8s6Y4QE_3g3MZw Discord server: https://discord.gg/JZsPQXHeYC Become a Simple History member: https://www.youtube.com/simplehistory/join Copyright: DO NOT translate and re-upload our content on Youtube or other social media. SIMPLE HISTORY MERCHANDISE Get the Simple History books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Turner-%60/e/B00H5TYLAE/ T-Shirts https://teespring.com/stores/simple-history-official-merch Simple history gives you the facts, simple! See the book collection here: Amazon USA http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Turner/e/B00H5TYLAE/ Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Turner/e/B00H5TYLAE/ https://www.facebook.com/Simple-History-549437675141192/ https://twitter.com/SimpleHistoryYT Further Reading: Zhou, Zheng. Chrysler TV-8. Tanks-encyclopedia.com. January 3, 2024. https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/chrysler-tv-8/#google_vignette Nye, Logan. This was Chrysler’s Nuclear Powered Tank. WeAreTheMighty.com. Last updated December 19, 2022. https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/nuclear-weapons-chrysler-tv8-tank/ Chrysler TV-8. Militaryfactory.com. September 25, 2018. https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.php?armor_id=991 Sachek, Richard. The Story Behind Chrysler’s Nuclear Tank That Never Was. Slashgear.com. September 15, 2023. https://www.slashgear.com/1394150/story-behind-chrysler-nuclear-tank/ Hunnicutt, R. P. Abrams: A History of the American Main Battle Tank. Echo Point Books & Media. Pages 33-42. Trakimavičius, Lukas. (2021). The Future Role of Nuclear Propulsion in the Military. Timestamps: Intro: (00:00) Development: (00:30) Propulsion: (01:39) Design: (03:00) Dimensions: (03:48) Armament: (05:19) Armor: (06:29) Crew: (07:09) Flaws: (07:53) Outro: (10:34) Credit: Simple History Creator: Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London) Video Directors: Lav Velimirovic, Ognjen Jovic Script: Jake Leigh-Howarth Script Review: Peter Turner Narrator: Chris Kane (https://vocalforge.com) Artists: Fiona Phan, Selma Belegic Animators: Nancy Bhalla, Krishna, Guillermo G. Caasi. Jr, Ravina Bheda, Rommel Ponferrada Editor: Artem Dobrohodov, James Dowse Thumbnails: Fiona Phan Brand Partnerships: Justin St-Laurent Senior Production Manager: Umar Ijaz Simple History Channel Manager: James Dowse