Conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) are additional fuel tanks fitted closely to the profile of an aircraft that extend the endurance of the aircraft. CFTs have a reduced aerodynamic penalty compared to external drop tanks, and do not significantly increase an aircraft's radar cross-section.

2004年2月4日 · Block 52/60 F-16 aircraft, currently procured for Israel, Greece and the UAE, have structural, plumbing, and wiring provisions for the Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFT). These external, pod-like fuel reservoirs are attached on the upper surface of the F-16’s fuselage, with the tank’s lower surface conforming to the aircraft shape.

保形油箱(CFT, Conformal Fuel Tank)就是在解决飞机性能与外部装载的矛盾过程中产生的。 为了克服副油箱的缺点，保形油箱便应运而生。 保形油箱通常根据特定飞机全机面积分布来布置，充分考虑飞机其它部件、系统的正常运行、维修、拆装的方便，以尽量避免飞机 ...

2015年6月22日 · Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs) have become an increasingly popular way to add range to existing fighter designs, such as the F-16, without making a large impact on the jet’s speed and agility. Many...

2023年7月22日 · Conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) are additional fuel tanks fitted closely to the profile of an aircraft that extend either the range or “time on station” of the aircraft. CFTs have a reduced aerodynamic penalty compared to external drop tanks.

2018年2月6日 · Conformal fuel tanks on the F-15C add nearly 12,000lbs of gas to the jets 13,850lbs of internal fuel with only slight performance penalties and are much more aerodynamically efficient than the 600 gallon drop tanks normally carried under the …

In order to provide increased range, conformal fuel tanks which hold an extra 3,200 lb. of fuel were to be fitted. When combined with a 320-gal. centerline tank and two 600-gal. underwing tanks, the F-16ES has an unrefueled mission radius of 1,025 mi. when carrying a typical strike load of two 2,000-lb. bombs and four air-to-air missiles.

2010年10月19日 · Incoming fuel does not enter the fuel reservoirs within the conformal fuel tanks directly. Instead, fuel flows directly to the F-16 refueling manifold. This approach optimizes flow rates and pressures. In essence, the aircraft does not know whether it is being refueled by a probe-and-drogue system or by a flying boom.

Conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) or "fast packs" are additional fuel tanks fitted closely to the profile of an aircraft which extend either the range or endurance of the aircraft, with a reduced aerodynamic penalty compared to external drop tanks.

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