Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks

Rubber layers inside airplanes’ fuel tanks make them self-sealing, an important characteristic for fighter aircraft such as the World War II-era Avenger. In this video, follow along with Tour Guide Mike and learn how to make your own self-sealing fuel tank in this experiment!

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