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Originally Posted by Ambush Master
I don't believe they are using the Fuel Tanks as Heat Sinks.
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Martin
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Oh, but they are:
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The F-35 channels its strong thermal loads, accumulated by the powerful avionics and sub-systems on-board, as well as the engine, into its fuel. So really, the fuel works as a giant heat sink. If the fuel is already warm upon start-up, there is less capacity to exchange the heat from their aircraft's simmering systems. Therefore the jet must shut down or risk overheating. A clever design that most likely lightens up the jet and leaves extra room for weapons and fuel, but one that may have very little room for adaptation.
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the...-sa-1668120726
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Pat
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