Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ต.ค. 2024

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  • @GopeScopeGaming
    @GopeScopeGaming 7 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Came for an explanation of how a self-sealing fuel tank works, came away with not only an explanation, but also a really cool, cheap, and simple experiment for my kids - thanks!

  • @jasondc8984
    @jasondc8984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    this video is so underrated

  • @charlessaint7926
    @charlessaint7926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This simple design saved a lot of lives.

  • @ChrisBence
    @ChrisBence 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    What a brilliant invention! Thanks for the explanation.

  • @bensmith7536
    @bensmith7536 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Best example of self sealing tanks Ive ever found. Well done !!

  • @natusMCMII
    @natusMCMII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Amazing demonstration! I've always wondered how a fuel tank seals itself, this demo was great!

  • @jshicke
    @jshicke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am 55 years old and I never knew how this worked. I knew Japanese aircraft ha a weakness due to not having these self-sealing fuel tanks. Thanks for the great explanation.

  • @justmerc1642
    @justmerc1642 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Imagine doing this in your house and the police barge in at 3:38

    • @ChadDidNothingWrong
      @ChadDidNothingWrong ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the US, they'd have an aneurysm like they always do when duty calls lol

    • @Thenotfunnyperson
      @Thenotfunnyperson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1642 not as cool as 1969

  • @ericcampbell8644
    @ericcampbell8644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great demonstration. I am a history buff and always wondered how that self sealing system worked. Thank you!!

  • @yosefpolinsky7667
    @yosefpolinsky7667 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thanks for the video! Some friendly criticism: The clip you inserted at 1:15 is not of an Avenger, but of an SB2C, which was a naval dive-bomber and torpedo bomber. Notice the lack of a defensive rearward-firing turret on the underside of the aircraft, which the Avenger did feature, as well as the rounded tail of the SB2C, unlike that of the Avenger, which was more angular.

    • @aprylrittenhouse4562
      @aprylrittenhouse4562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was it also called a helldiver?

    • @manlystuffs4197
      @manlystuffs4197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aprylrittenhouse4562 the SB2C was called the Helldiver

    • @falkojunges5143
      @falkojunges5143 ปีที่แล้ว

      He meant the plane behind him, if you payed attention to the video you wouldve clearly seen that he pointed at the plane and even said the plane here

    • @panseba7021
      @panseba7021 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@falkojunges5143 You need to read his comment again.

  • @djsturm685
    @djsturm685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for the explanation !! I always wanted to know how a self-sealing tank worked.

  • @ko12337
    @ko12337 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also came for an explanation of how a self-sealing fuel tank work. Did not realize that this was uploaded by Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museums YT account. However I did immediately realize that ist must have been filmed there since I visited last year. Currently working on my masters thesis for my aerospace degree and needed an explanation for this matter. Thank you very much!

  • @gregbellinger5765
    @gregbellinger5765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation. The presenter's voice and the simple inexpensive materials used for the instruction were very motivating.

  • @ralphyznaga1761
    @ralphyznaga1761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just watched this amazing video! I happen to know this brilliant man. You can find him every day leading tours at the top of the One World Trade Center Observatory in New York City at the site of the former World Trade Center.

  • @nunya7502
    @nunya7502 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Always wondered how that worked
    Thanks!

  • @elizabethmiles9238
    @elizabethmiles9238 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Imagine the World War 1 Airplanes had Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks Would've Been Like

  • @robertnervoso771
    @robertnervoso771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was the question that i always tought on the shower!
    Thank you for the demonstration!

  • @lumox7
    @lumox7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think they eventually made these into bladder tanks that would collapse as it emptied.
    This would eliminate the fuel-air mixture at the top of the tank due to the the tank vent, so that a incendiary round would not set the fuel-air mixture on fire.

  • @kanzakiwildan2356
    @kanzakiwildan2356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    now i know how the self sealing fuel tank works, nice

  • @porkorosso7885
    @porkorosso7885 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and demonstration. Thank you!

  • @aftershock2222
    @aftershock2222 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I always wondered how they worked.

  • @22-narendraputra77
    @22-narendraputra77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Im here because of war thunder and curious how it works

  • @dustind6102
    @dustind6102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so this is where my dad gets his coke from, baby diapers.

  • @brickwal92tt
    @brickwal92tt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I've always wondered how tis worked.

  • @richhoule3462
    @richhoule3462 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    old question of mine explained perfectly!! Thank you!

  • @HH-pm6mj
    @HH-pm6mj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One word. Genius

  • @jsweizston5410
    @jsweizston5410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was curious about where this museum was and then I realized oh yeah I've been on this carrier.

  • @Sev51
    @Sev51 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally something to try at home!

  • @blackstonehamilton
    @blackstonehamilton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing. (Super-nerdy, but amazing 😉)

  • @Nimori
    @Nimori 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also it cuts out the oxygen in the air, preventing fires from forming; if the fuel tank was hit with an incendiary bullet/cannon.

  • @nathanmeier2908
    @nathanmeier2908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow learned something new I didn't know awesome

  • @tonymusic720
    @tonymusic720 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What do you call an official weapon that shoots pieces of music?
    A canon canon cannon

    • @VictoryAviation
      @VictoryAviation 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tony Music As a military musician of 20 years, I greatly appreciate this joke

  • @rust7184
    @rust7184 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome video!

  • @primarkbargainbin9847
    @primarkbargainbin9847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So that's where all the rubber goes. I think it was just odd that rubber is very extremely sought after in ww2. Turns out they needed it more than just for tires.

  • @srinivasuluarikatla1927
    @srinivasuluarikatla1927 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome VDO mate :-)

  • @youdotoo3
    @youdotoo3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was looking for cleaning a seal sealing car tank lid. But found this.

  • @JGILB
    @JGILB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Like the avenger torpedo bomber"
    *shows helldiver*

  • @sindobrandnew
    @sindobrandnew 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the explanation.

  • @briangrant774
    @briangrant774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really cool vid. one request could you explain how the drop tanks work on airplanes? thank you

  • @baydz95
    @baydz95 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!

  • @capt.imanuddinyunusshmh.6549
    @capt.imanuddinyunusshmh.6549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info 👌🚁🚁👌

  • @mrcarlo1966
    @mrcarlo1966 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation!

  • @naimnasser1888
    @naimnasser1888 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this! Super!

  • @micstonemic696stone
    @micstonemic696stone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thankyou that was interesting

  • @jimwind7589
    @jimwind7589 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks that was a great explanation. Did other countries during the war, Allied or Axis have same or similar?

  • @Psychonauta
    @Psychonauta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, thanks

  • @michaeltalbot8242
    @michaeltalbot8242 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A berry concise and calmly present ed video
    On of the iss yes about ignition of Fuel in a military context is web a tank is pierce it is usually a tracer round that has a phosphorus tailwicg will be a source of it notion however ant firm of detonation of a volatile liguid needs the correct stoichiometry I e. Fuel to air ratio in order to start a fire ithink in this case the velocity of s tracer round will be too fast and won't have time to set off a detonation because ther will be too much fuel a little to no air to firm the right ratio for combustion

  • @talesdemidioful
    @talesdemidioful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    pencil penetrates trough 0.2 mm thick plastic armour
    THR: 0%
    FUEL: 00:05
    ENGINE: 400 celcius
    OIL: LEAK

  • @andrewcurran3517
    @andrewcurran3517 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    get rid of the annoying background music, that by the end was dominating the whole video!

  • @leafleap
    @leafleap 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, brilliant explanation but the music is a bit overbearing

  • @juanmargaritpenuela7084
    @juanmargaritpenuela7084 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    meanwhile gaijin making self sealing fuel takns not seal in war thunder: 'balanced' game

  • @ursus9104
    @ursus9104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come we don’t have self-sealing tanks in cars and airliners?

  • @AND_ANDAND
    @AND_ANDAND 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is good.

  • @hpwan2
    @hpwan2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @nicoleschneider2639
    @nicoleschneider2639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:53 plus it looks like aircraft fuel

  • @arunkr7163
    @arunkr7163 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice one

  • @0subscribersnovideochallen107
    @0subscribersnovideochallen107 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    came here from war thunder lol

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍

  • @brianmontgomery6413
    @brianmontgomery6413 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Albeit it only works if the fuel tank hasn't caught fire.

    • @florisr9
      @florisr9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Usually, the fuel ignites outside of the fuel tank (in the air). The fire doesn't get into the tank itself, because there is not enough oxygen to cause fire or even an explosion. It's like a Bunsen burner.

  • @aprylrittenhouse4562
    @aprylrittenhouse4562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. So we have ww2 fuel tanks to thank for disp diapers

  • @gilrstein
    @gilrstein 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I came for the specific subject but can't hear/understand you talking because of the music

  • @kelakakku
    @kelakakku 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you Andy Ngo's dad?

  • @cookiejarvis3856
    @cookiejarvis3856 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    and then it catches fire in the fueltank... and then you have a preasure increase then suddenly you no longer have a wing

  • @JustinatorxX
    @JustinatorxX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came here after Roman Grosjean's accident

  • @karthikp7597
    @karthikp7597 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn..the Background music is loud and very distracting. Can barely hear him over the music and makes it annoying to watch the video

  • @gfeb1962
    @gfeb1962 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so british gave this technology to US in order to face German in WW2, british has no choice German begun advancing the england so many technology including this gifted to US, so US can start produce stronger aircraft to help british/allied.. sorry for my bad english..

    • @arkwill14
      @arkwill14 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not so sure about the validity of your assertion here. Check out US patent US1386791A which was filed in 1918 (some 20 years before the start of WW2) patents.google.com/patent/US1386791

  • @windshearahead7012
    @windshearahead7012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    War thunder brought me here

  • @flipvdfluitketel867
    @flipvdfluitketel867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys have disposable babies?

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    @SD-yb5fx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @thade6130
    @thade6130 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Boats should have this