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This is because the Blackbird took off with only partially filled tanks, to lower the weight and therefore the takeoff speed. It was not designed to take off or
by skykooler 7y ago
This is because the Blackbird took off with only partially filled tanks, to lower the weight and therefore the takeoff speed. It was not designed to take off or land with full tanks.
- gpderetta 7y agoAlso the tanks leaked untill thermal expansion at supersonic speed sealed them.
- utopian3 7y agoWow, shouldn’t that be a safety concern? Fuel leaking all over the airbase prior to takeoff?
- selectodude 7y agoThe fuel was so resistant to ignition that it required an external source (TEB in this case) to even get alight.