The fuel tanks in almost all aircraft are in the wings. They have always been built that way. The designers feel, from several different angles, that it's the best place to have the fuel tanks - simple as that.
Under the wing
Yes, in self sealing cellular fuel tanks so that if a bullet or piece of flak punctures the wing the fuel will stay in the damaged tank.
The wing area of a jumbo jet, such as the Boeing 747, is approximately 5,000 square feet (about 464 square meters). This large wing area is designed to provide sufficient lift for the aircraft's heavy weight and to ensure stability during flight. Different models of jumbo jets may have slightly varying wing areas, but they generally fall within this range.
Upturned wingtips cause the plane to use fuel more efficiently.
The 747-8l has a total fuel capacity of 64,225 U.S. gallons. Fuel is normally distributed across five separate tanks - two in each wing and one in the fuselage.
Fuel is normally stored in the wings of the Boeing 737. directly above the wings on the engine. The fuel takes the shape of the inside of the wing, it is obviously protected.
Fuel on the 747 is stored mostly in the wings. There is a "center wing" tank that is actually underneath the cabin. Some models of the 747-400 also have fuel in the tail.
EuroFighter Typhoon has a small wing at the front. It is one of the advanced fighter jets in the world.
To utilize the wing space for the fuel,
Fuel on a Boeing 747 is stored in multiple tanks located in the wings and the center fuselage. The wing tanks are the primary fuel reservoirs, while the center tank, located in the belly of the aircraft, provides additional capacity. This configuration allows for optimal weight distribution and balance during flight. Fuel is pumped from these tanks to the engines as needed.
Fuel on a plane is typically stored in the wings and sometimes in the fuselage. The wings have fuel tanks that are specifically designed to hold large quantities of fuel, which also helps to balance the aircraft's weight during flight. Some aircraft may also have additional fuel tanks in the center fuselage or in wing-mounted pods for extended range. This design maximizes fuel efficiency and stability during flight.
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