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BTW I used to work F-16s. I recall that they had a halon system that would
fill the empty fuel tank airspace to prevent fire from combat damage. I
think that is how it worked but it wasn't my system so I could be a little
off here.  James

Jeff Spitzer wrote:

I believe the F-16 tanks are inerted with nitrogen.  The purpose is to
prevent catastrophic explosion if a bullet pierces the tank.  This is
fairly common for military aircraft but has no bearing on our vehicles.

Jeff Spitzer

 
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