Luftwaffe external fuel tank capacity - Aircraft of World War II

Old Dog · 07-08-2008, 08:28 PM

I am trying to determine the volume of the under wing tanks used on the Do 217 when it was used as a missile launcher for the Hs 293. Most sources mention its use but no mention of the capacity. I need this to determine the suitability of this tank for use on a Ju 88H which used 750 liter under wing tanks. A link to or reference to a source for this information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Denniss · 07-08-2008, 08:46 PM

Typical drop tanks were 300l, used on Bf 109, Bf 110, Fw 190 and others. Then there's a larger 900l drop tank, was almost exclusively used by twin engined aircraft. Never heard of a 750l device.

Old Dog · 07-09-2008, 07:48 PM

OK, thanks! The information I have on the Ju 88H listed the capacity in gallons [198] but did not mention whether it was US or Imperial gallons. I assumed US which converts to approximately 750l. However If it was Imperial gallons that would calculate out to 900l. That makes everything much simpler, problem solved !

07-08-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
Old Dog Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 4	Luftwaffe external fuel tank capacity I am trying to determine the volume of the under wing tanks used on the Do 217 when it was used as a missile launcher for the Hs 293. Most sources mention its use but no mention of the capacity. I need this to determine the suitability of this tank for use on a Ju 88H which used 750 liter under wing tanks. A link to or reference to a source for this information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

07-08-2008, 08:46 PM	#2
Denniss Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 117	Typical drop tanks were 300l, used on Bf 109, Bf 110, Fw 190 and others. Then there's a larger 900l drop tank, was almost exclusively used by twin engined aircraft. Never heard of a 750l device. Last edited by Denniss; 07-08-2008 at 08:49 PM.

07-09-2008, 07:48 PM	#3
Old Dog Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 4	OK, thanks! The information I have on the Ju 88H listed the capacity in gallons [198] but did not mention whether it was US or Imperial gallons. I assumed US which converts to approximately 750l. However If it was Imperial gallons that would calculate out to 900l. That makes everything much simpler, problem solved ! Last edited by Old Dog; 07-09-2008 at 07:50 PM.

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