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Conformal fuel tank. A McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle fitted with conformal fuel tanks under the wing roots. Ground crew handling the CFT of an F-15E. Conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) are additional fuel tanks fitted closely to the profile of an aircraft that extend the endurance of the aircraft.
22 cze 2015 · F-16 CFTs are designed for the jet’s full flight envelope, up to 9 g’s, maximum angle of attack, sideslip and maximum roll rate and they have almost no impact on maneuverability or...
26 cze 2020 · This new, more powerful engine allows the aircraft a maximum take-off weight of 23,582kg. The aircraft is also fitted with heavyweight landing gear. F-16I Soufa (Storm) is a modified variant of the F-16D block 50 and 52 fighter and ground attack aircraft, with modified avionics and weapons systems.
6 wrz 2001 · CFTs also increase the F-16's payload flexibility. For medium range air- to-surface missions, CFTs can eliminate the need for wing tanks. This allows doubling the F-16's primary weapon capacity and flying with two, rather than one, types of large weapons in a balanced configuration.
13 cze 2020 · The Block 52/60 F-16 aircraft procured by Israel, Greece and the UAE have structural, plumbing, and wiring provisions for the Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFT). Attached to the upper surface of the F-16’s fuselage, the tank’s lower surface conform to the aircraft’s shape.
19 mar 2003 · The CFTs are external, pod-like fuel reservoirs that increase the F-16 mission range and payload potential. They were flown on newly produced F-16s for Greece, the lead customer for the CFTs and the Advanced Block 52 version.
13 paź 2021 · Learn about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a 4th generation fighter aircraft that entered service in 1979 and has been delivered to over 25 countries. Find out its features, cockpit, missiles, weapons, and upgrades.
