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Title: Wing Tank question
Post by: CurtissP-6EHawk on August 05, 2004, 11:14:17 AM

Is the wing tank modeled to explode if hit?

Title: Wing Tank question
Post by: CurtissP-6EHawk on August 05, 2004, 12:55:14 PM

punt

Title: Wing Tank question
Post by: SunTracker on August 06, 2004, 04:45:23 PM

gas burns, fuel vapors explode.

Title: Wing Tank question
Post by: CurtissP-6EHawk on August 06, 2004, 05:18:46 PM

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Originally posted by SunTracker
gas burns, fuel vapors explode.

OK, let me better explaine. A6M2, 3 and 5 had no self sealing tanks. When these tanks were hit, the fuel would leak. Airspeed made the leak turn into a mist or spay. Secondary tracers etc ignited the spray. Should the external tanks be modeled the same? This is the reason the were jetisoned before combat.