| wardog | 26 May 2013 12:46 p.m. PST |
guys
years ago I saw a picture of a ch47 Chinook hauling a underslung load consisting of a rubberised fuel tank
what I want to know is, does any one have specs and pictures of these fuel tanks in us or nato service as I am looking at modelling them for my games |
| Jemima Fawr | 26 May 2013 12:49 p.m. PST |
They're commonly known as ' ' (rhymes with 'rowlocks') in British service. I'll leave you to work out why…
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| tuscaloosa | 26 May 2013 12:51 p.m. PST |
Do a search for "fuel blivet", you'll turn up dozens of pictures of a great variety of sizes: link The nice thing in the field is, they are low tech. When the fuel pressure drops off, you just drive a jeep onto it for pressure. |
 Doms Decals  | 26 May 2013 12:54 p.m. PST |
I'll leave you to work out why…
Judging from the picture, I think it's "because you have two pairs of them dangling below your chopper" – if so, I'd see a doctor ASAP…. |
| Ironwolf | 26 May 2013 1:00 p.m. PST |
All the fuel depots I saw in Iraq they were large flat and black. When full of fuel they were about 2 – 3 feet thick. Best way I could describe them was a large bladder. |
| hocklermp5 | 26 May 2013 1:24 p.m. PST |
hobbylinc.com has them by Verlinden in 1/48 with a pumping unit and hoses. They are listed under Dioramas and are very detailed. |
| Gaz0045 | 27 May 2013 10:28 a.m. PST |
They make a big splash when dropped off at altitude too………..a definite no smoking' one! |
| Fatman | 27 May 2013 4:29 p.m. PST |
During the Falklands one of the navy Seakings tasked with resupply missions, after the loss of most of the heavy lift copters on Atlantic Conveyor, was labouring along carrying one Blivet in a sling. At this point the only Chinook blasted past with two underneath. The Seaking pilot radioed "____ing show of!" "No old boy," Replied the Chinook pilot, "Showing of would be telling you we have another one inside!" ;-P Fatman |
| Lion in the Stars | 27 May 2013 6:52 p.m. PST |
Ah, love the Brit sense of humor… link
Those are a LOT cheaper than I was expecting from Verlinden. Might need to buy a couple for an Infinity board I'm working on. |
| Apache 6 | 27 May 2013 9:16 p.m. PST |
In USMC service, the 500 gallon ones are commonly used for Forward Arming and Refueling (FARP) sites or for short term storage at a refuel point. 10 blivets, various hoses and a pump (about 3' x 3' in a forkliftable cage) with 3 issue nozels is the standard set, but you'll see many other configurations. 20,000 gallon and 50,000 gallon bladders are used for either fuel or water in more permenant locations. Fuel bladders SHOULD ALWAYs be bermed. |
| wardog | 02 Jun 2013 1:55 p.m. PST |
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paints up some Israeli mortar vehicles.
