F-16s begin flight test of Conformal Fuel Tanks today

The U.S. Air Force today begins flight testing of the F-16 Conformal Fuel Tank (CFT) at the Air Armament Center, Eglin AFB, Fla., in support of several foreign customers who desire increased range or stores capacity for their jets. The CFT is a large fuel tank attached to the top of the fuselage...

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