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Everything you wanted to know about the intricate details of the F-15E fuel system. Internal and external tanks, fuel feeds and much more.
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Internal fuel of the F-15E is stored in four fuselage tanks and two wing tanks (made by Goodyear). The fuselage tanks are interconnected and are located right behind the cockpit and under the speedbrake, between the two engine air intake ducts. Fuselage tanks are the main tank called Tank 1, left and right engine feed tanks and an auxiliary tank ...
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 |
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The fuel quantity indicating system provides readouts in pounds of all usable internal, external and CFT fuel quantities. Fuel quantities are measured by floating type fuel level sensors hence erroneous fuel indications are possible during and immediately after hard maneuvering resulting from fuel slosh in the tanks. Fuel quantities are indicated ...
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 |
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Written by Sabc
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The F-15E Strike Eagle can be refueled during flight via a fixed boom system (Air Force type). The boom receptacle is embedded in the left wing root at the the leading edge of the wing. The air refueling door is normally closed during flight and is marked by a painted white frame around it. During air refueling a hydraulic actuator opens the door and ...
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 |
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Written by Sabc
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Conformal fuel tanks are the best way to increase the aircraft's onboard fuel capacity at a price of only a slight increase of aircraft drag. F-15E CFT's have no effect on the aircraft's maneuverability and G-limitations at all. Conformal fuel tanks in the F-15E are attached to the sides of the jet directly besides the air intakes on the outboard side of ...
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