E eaf-f16 New Member Aug 9, 2008 #1 Why do the Gripen's fuel tanks have a weird shape? They're kind of square-ish. Is this meant to reduce RCS? Or drag possibly? Here are some pictures I found. Last edited: Aug 9, 2008
Why do the Gripen's fuel tanks have a weird shape? They're kind of square-ish. Is this meant to reduce RCS? Or drag possibly? Here are some pictures I found.
P Pro'forma New Member Aug 10, 2008 #2 Weird shape: (?) more likely I would suggest you take a close look, only if you find, the original hard copy images. The shape must be one of those wind-tunnel results. I assume you know hexagonal shape is not used anywhere flying subjects.
Weird shape: (?) more likely I would suggest you take a close look, only if you find, the original hard copy images. The shape must be one of those wind-tunnel results. I assume you know hexagonal shape is not used anywhere flying subjects.
Z zeven New Member Aug 17, 2008 #3 i really dont understand the purpose with this thread. but my humble opinion is. this certain shape is the best possible comprimize for volym vs drag.
i really dont understand the purpose with this thread. but my humble opinion is. this certain shape is the best possible comprimize for volym vs drag.
