Apr 22, 2014 · It looks like BAE Systems has eventually started the testing that will help to accelerate the clearance process by assessing the aerodynamic characteristics of carrying two fuselage mounted...

May 13, 2014 · BAE Systems is conducting high-speed wind tunnel testing of the proposed conformal fuel tank (CFT) configuration of the Typhoon fighter jet at its facility in Warton, Lancashire, UK.

In April 2014, BAE announced new wind tunnel tests to assess the aerodynamic characteristics of conformal fuel tanks (CFTs). The CFTs, which can be fitted to any Tranche 3 aircraft, could carry 1,500 litres each to increase the Typhoon's combat radius by …

Conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) are additional fuel tanks fitted closely to the profile of an aircraft that extend the endurance of the aircraft. CFTs have a reduced aerodynamic penalty compared to external drop tanks, and do not significantly increase an aircraft's radar cross-section.

Apr 22, 2014 · The Eurofighter Typhoon’s proposed conformal fuel tank (CFT) configuration has entered windtunnel testing in the UK, partner company BAE Systems has revealed.

Wind tunnel trials of conformal tanks completed May 2002, size 1,500 litres (396 US gallons; 330 Imp gallons) each, providing for additional total of 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) of fuel, for 25 per cent range increase. Conformal tanks can be installed or removed in 75 minutes.

A Typhoon model fitted with conformal fuel tanks. CFTs (Conformal Fuel Tanks) have always been one of the features Eurofighter was thinking about since the Typhoon was pitched for the Indian MMRCA (Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft) and UAE fighter deals.

BAE Systems has released images of the Eurofighter Typhoon fitted with range-expanding conformal fuel tanks, an improvement to the third tranche of the fighter jets as it undergoes wind tunnel tests.

May 16, 2002 · The first wind tunnel tests of the Eurofighter Typhoon conformal fuel tank design have successfully been completed in the high-speed wind tunnel at BAE Systems, Warton UK, using a scale...

DA3 has flown with fully-functioning 1000 liter supersonic fuel tanks, and with subsonic 1500 liter subsonic tanks. The aircraft reached Mach 1.6 with up to three 1000 liter tanks attached, which is a major achievement for a fighter aircraft.