Fuel Pumps

[26-J39]

Hey Guys,

 

Question.. is it possible for the external fuel pumps (inner/outer pylons) to pump fuel into the fwd/aft tanks? I ask because i am currently flying on my server (AP's a great thing:D) with two tanks on the inner pylons, all fuel pumps are off except the ext inner pump. I started the mission with 25% fuel (180kg) in the internal tanks, been flying for about 10 minutes straight and level and now have 350kg fuel in the internal pumps...been watching the fuel gauge creep. :P Is this supposed to happen?

[EtherealN]

Yes.

 

This link explains the fuel system:

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?lang=en&end_pos=1638

 

The simplest explanation is to just look at the diagram:

 

As you can see, there is no direct line from the external tanks to the engines - the fuel must first get to the internal tanks, and each external tank has it's own pump for this purpose.

[26-J39]

Thanks EtherealN.. was reading about the pumps but my dumb ass neglected to look at the diagram..:doh: Gotta love this sim, always something to learn :D.. damn just heard by KA crash while typing..:P