Monday, October 15, 2018

How Do Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks Really Work? | Frontline Videos

How Do Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks Really Work? | Frontline Videos
HOW DO SELF-SEALING FUEL TANKS REALLY WORK?
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During dogfights, pilots expect their aircraft to take a few shots from enemy fighters. In the event that a fuel tank takes bullet fire, there are a few problems that could occur.

The first is fuel leaking on hot equipment and causing the plane to catch fire. There is also the possibility of bullet holes causing the tank to leak, run out of fuel and crash. Explosions and crashing are scenarios that pilots typically want to avoid and self-sealing fuel tanks help to prevent disasters. “Self-sealing fuel tank” is often a point of discussion but how exactly do they work?...

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