Kevlar tank - need or trend?
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Kevlar tank - need or trend?
In my Galeb G2 jet project come time to think about fuel tank. I'm now in dilemma what to do, to order some custom made kevlar tank, or to use products from hobby market?
Any suggestions, please...
Best regards
Mirce
Any suggestions, please...
Best regards
Mirce
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Depends what fits!
There are lots of good plastic tanks, they can be heavier than moulded tanks. Biggest plus of a glass/kevlar tank is it can be made to fit!
There are lots of good plastic tanks, they can be heavier than moulded tanks. Biggest plus of a glass/kevlar tank is it can be made to fit!
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I use the Kevlar when it's a fit issue or specific size needed and a stock plastic tank just won't fit. Otherwise, I honestly think there's no reason to not use a plastic tank. Someone did a drop test 6-7 years ago and the plastic ones were holding up as well as Kevlar.
Someone else's mileage may vary, but for me Kevlar simply isn't a "need" unless, as I said, it's purely a fit issue.
Someone else's mileage may vary, but for me Kevlar simply isn't a "need" unless, as I said, it's purely a fit issue.
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A plastic tank if correctly vented with the right bore will not suck in, as for material no real need for kevlar IMO more important however is the tank shape, it needs to be as 'square' as possible, avoid long thin tanks and complex shapes if possible.
marcs
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I always thought Kevlar was nearly indestructible, until my F-18 came apart in the air due to stab flutter. The Kevlar tank also tore apart prior to impact. You can see the shredded tank on the floor. I had it custom made in order to carry more fuel. Stock tank wasn't large enough. Please also understand, this isn't a slam against Jet-tech. He does an excellent job on all of the tanks that I have ordered from him.
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