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Yes, air tankers can use the fuel in their extra tanks for themselves if needed. These additional fuel tanks are primarily intended for firefighting purposes, but in emergency situations where the aircraft requires more fuel for safe operation, the crew may utilize that fuel. However, this decision would depend on the specific operational protocols and regulations governing the use of the aircraft. Ultimately, safety and mission priorities are taken into account when making such decisions.
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What is the definition of the word tanker?
The definition of the word tanker, is a vehicle, a boat, or an aircraft, with the designated job of transporting tanks of liquid, typically oil, or some other form of liquid fuel.
What part of a oil tanker carries oil?
The oil cargo goes into cargo tanks, the fuel oil or bunker goes into the bunker tanks. The lubrication oil (lube oil) goes into the lube oil tanks.
During the Vietnam War how many gallons of fuel did the extra Australian Centurion tank's extra fuel tank carry?
According to a veteran Australian tanker in Vietnam, the Centurion's external fuel tank had a 100 gallon capacity.
Which fuel is stored in tanks it is not under pressure it flows along a pipe to where it is needed?
liquid
How does the fuel tank transfer on 1999 c6500 top kick?
Depends on which engine it has. With the Caterpillar diesel, there won't be a crossover between the tanks (if it has multiple tanks)... the Cats used the HEUI injectors, and more fuel than what was used to propel the vehicle was drawn... the extra fuel was used for cooling and lubrication of injector components, then returned to the fuel tanks via the return line.
What size extra fuel tank attached to the aft end of the Australian Centurion tanks?
An Australian tank crewman (Vietnam veteran) wrote a book (published in Australia) stating the additional fuel tank held an extra 100 gallons. Apparently the Australians in Vietnam burned gasoline in their Centurion tanks. US Pattons burned diesel fuel.
How many fuel tanks on a airbus a 380?
10 fuel tanks
Can an airplane explode?
Yes,Airplanes can explode because their Fuel Tanks. The Fuel Tanks contain Fuel.
What is an air tanker?
An air tanker is an aircraft used to deliver liquids from the air, such as fuel, fire retardant, or water.
Where does the fuel tanks located on small planes?
Where is the fuel tanks located on small planes? Most of the fuel tanks are located in the wings of the aircraft. There is usually the main tanks that are located in the center of the wings and then there are tip tanks, that are located towards the wing tips.
What is the name of a fuel that is stored in tanks and used in cars?
Diesel is a fuel that is used in cars and stored in tanks. Gasoline / Petrol is another fuel that is used in cars and stored in tanks.
How many fuel tanks are in a rocket?
A rocket typically has multiple fuel tanks, with some rockets having separate tanks for liquid oxygen and rocket fuel. The number of fuel tanks can vary depending on the design and size of the rocket, but there are usually at least two separate tanks for different propellants.
