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Aircraft of Germany in WWII.
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Luftwaffe fuel/drop tank info sought
ReccePhreak
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Posted: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 11:10 AM UTC
I know the "standard" Luftwaffe drop tank was 300 liters, and they also had 900 liter tanks, but were any other sizes used? I seem to remember seeing a Ju-88 carrying some long, tubular-shaped tanks under the wings, instead of the standard teardrop-shaped tanks. I am looking for drawings (preferred) and photos of any large capacity streamlined drop tanks.

Larry

DougN1
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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 05:55 AM UTC
Other than the two you already mentioned, there is this tank seen fitted to some 190D's:

http://www.eagle-editions.com/EagleParts/All-parts-for-the-Fw-190-Ta-152-1/32nd/D-9-Cigar-shaped-drop-tank.html#.UGHv5I2PV8E

Are you looking for fighter or bomber tanks in particular?

Doug
ReccePhreak
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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 09:31 AM UTC

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Other than the two you already mentioned, there is this tank seen fitted to some 190D's:

http://www.eagle-editions.com/EagleParts/All-parts-for-the-Fw-190-Ta-152-1/32nd/D-9-Cigar-shaped-drop-tank.html#.UGHv5I2PV8E

Are you looking for fighter or bomber tanks in particular?

Doug


I am looking for a drop tank larger than the standard 300L tank, and one that would be more streamlined, for use on higher speed aircraft.

Larry
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