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Recently it was revealed that the F-22 will receive stealthy external fuel tanks.
However, what if external fuel tanks would be considered in the design of a LO-airframe from the onset?
Could such a fuel tank keep the impact on the RCS to the absolute minimum, or maybe wouldn't have an impact on RCS at all?
Maybe something like the F-15 CFTs? Or rather wing mounted tanks (CFTs?) that can be jettisoned as necessary?
Would it be worth to consider?
Are there any public available studies?
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However, what if external fuel tanks would be considered in the design of a LO-airframe from the onset?
Could such a fuel tank keep the impact on the RCS to the absolute minimum, or maybe wouldn't have an impact on RCS at all?
Maybe something like the F-15 CFTs? Or rather wing mounted tanks (CFTs?) that can be jettisoned as necessary?
Would it be worth to consider?
Are there any public available studies?
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