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The Navy did try smaller modules but it turned out to be a major staffing and space issue. Having 30 modules/reactors on an aircraft carrier would require quit
by Eggpants 3y ago
The Navy did try smaller modules but it turned out to be a major staffing and space issue.
Having 30 modules/reactors on an aircraft carrier would require quite a bit more Nuclear trained sailors than 2 large modules/reactors.
The oil storage space on old carriers turned into jet fuel storage. Having 30 reactors on the ship would definitely eat into that.