An external aircraft tank configured for attachment to an aircraft via a pylon that serves both to mechanically support the tank and to convey electrical power and control signals to the tank. The tank has an opening in a lower surface thereof, a releasable shutter configured to cover the opening, and an actuator articulated to the shutter and responsive to a switching signal conveyed from the aircraft for moving the shutter from the closed position to an open position whereby fire suppressant stored in the tank is released through the opening.


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    Title :

    AIRCRAFT EXTERNAL TANK FOR FIREFIGHTING USE


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    Publication date :

    2020-08-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A62C FIRE-FIGHTING , Feuerbekämpfung / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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