> Another example would be how the A-10 had to be fueled right before takeoff because it would leak fuel until at top speed. I think you mean SR-71? The A-10 i

> Another example would be how the A-10 had to be fueled right before takeoff because it would leak fuel until at top speed. I think you mean SR-71? The A-10 is very hardened for close air support. It even has self sealing fuel tanks https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104490/a-10c-thunderbolt-ii/ https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1044...