JOSEPH E GONSALVES JR
Engineers in Delaware
License number
Pennsylvania PE009866E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
2
Delaware
Media, PA 19064
Media, PA 19064
Professional information
Hammock Supported Fuel Tank
US Patent:
3966147, Jun 29, 1976
Filed:
Nov 26, 1974
Appl. No.:
5/527338
Inventors:
Joseph N. Wittko - Old Westbury NY
David G. Harding - Brookhaven PA
John J. Schneider - Media PA
Joseph E. Gonsalves - Springfield PA
David G. Harding - Brookhaven PA
John J. Schneider - Media PA
Joseph E. Gonsalves - Springfield PA
Assignee:
Grumman Aerospace Corporation - Bethpage NY
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
B64D 3704
US Classification:
244135B
Abstract:
An externally located crashworthy self-sealing fuel tank for use in combination with military aircraft is provided. The tank, having a cross-sectional shape with a substantially flat top and a shallow catenary extending below the flat top, is suspended within a hammock which is connected to the underside of the aircraft. This installation eliminates the normal surrounding structure which would tend to tumble incoming projectiles and increase the severity of tank wounds, minimizes the damaging effect of hydraulic ram upon the aircraft structure and minimizes hazards of explosions or fires by eliminating voids or cavities adjacent to the fuel tank.