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But do you need to pressurize it? Only the crew space needs that which could be a small/short tube in the middle right behind (and including) the cockpit. The
by MBCook 4y ago
But do you need to pressurize it? Only the crew space needs that which could be a small/short tube in the middle right behind (and including) the cockpit.
The fuel tanks don’t care. They’re not pressurized on a normal design. The cargo may not need it either.
- kart23 4y agotrue. I thought cargo planes are often used for troop transport and this would be the same, but if they're solely using it for cargo/fuel it should be fine.
- nradov 4y agoModern tankers are actually multirole aircraft which can carry small amounts of cargo and/or personnel when necessary. This makes operations more flexible. With something like a KC-46 the entire fuselage including the cargo area is pressurized.
- swagasaurus-rex 4y agoDon't some fuels like gasoline evaporate more quickly under lower pressure?
- ompaLompa 4y agoTransported fuel will be in sealed containers.