Flexible (Rubber) Fuel Tank Used In Aircraft

Flexible (Rubber) Fuel Tank Used In Aircraft

INTRODUCTION

The changing scenario in the defense system of our country has brought a lot of changes in different sectors. As we all know during war period 75% of our nation’s security is entirely dependent on our air force. Fuel consumption of aircraft is almost 1/3rd of aircraft weight. Previous generations of jets used metallic fuel tanks to carry fuel. These tanks were placed (fitted) underneath or inside the aircraft, creating special space. But for economic flying added weight due to metallic tank should be reduced. It saves about Rs. 8 lakes during total working of aircraft.

Added metallic tanks crated problem of increasing weight and also problems in designing aerofoil shape of the jet.

Different cavities and compartment in jet can accommodate by fuel but importance was given to reduce weight. The importance was also given to have material able to work in low as well as high temperature.

Thus we have to reduce the aircraft weight. This is done by installation of flexible (rubber) fuel tanks.

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