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Found this comment about them for the F-16:

The tanks have neglible effect on the aircraft agility, at subsonic speed, However, at supersonic speed, the drag is increased proportionally to the increase in speed. When fitted with CFT the aircraft retains almost the full handling qualities, flight limits, and signature. A complete set can be removed or replaced within two hours. The CFTs are built to Lockheed Martin's specification, by IAI as a sole source, as part of the Peace Marble V program offsets.

 

“The CFTs have very little adverse effect on the F-16’s renowned performance,” said Maj. Timothy S. McDonald, U.S. Air Force project pilot for CFT testing at Eglin. “A set of CFTs carries 50 percent more fuel than the centerline external fuel tank, but has only 12 percent of the drag.” The CFTs are designed for the full F-16 flight envelope – up to 9 g’s, maximum angle of attack and sideslip and maximum roll rate.

 

Full article: http://defense-update.com/products/c/F-16-CFT.htm


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Found this comment about them for the F-16:

 

 

Full article: http://defense-update.com/products/c/F-16-CFT.htm

 

That's true. I heard the same opinion from one of polish pilots.

The new picture of polish F-16D Block 52+ was added to site of Polish Air Force.

I created an album here and I'm going to add some photos of polish planes there, so if you're intersted, you can check it.

 

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