PROTECTION OF AIRCRAFT FLUID SYSTEMS

Abstract

This report investigates available methods of protection of aircraft fluid systems from ballistic damage. Primary emphasis was placed upon the protection of aircraft fuel tanks through the use of self-sealing fuel tank materials. A number of protection materials were selected and subjected to gunfire testing with .30 and .50 cal. projectiles. Significant conclusion were that internal tank pressures reduce probability of sealing; hydraulic ram pressure induces significant structural damage, thereby reducing probability of sealing exit wounds; and petaling of skins in intimate contact with tank material had little for no effect on sealing of entrance wounds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0838176

Entities

People

  • John M. Metcalf
  • Ralph E. Roberts
  • Stanley D. Bridgeman

Organizations

  • Vought

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Ammunition
  • Composite Materials
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Projectiles
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • ballistics.