26/12/2025
Airplanes do not use petrol or diesel. They use a special type of fuel called ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) or Jet A-1.
It is a highly purified and refined form of kerosene.
It does not freeze even at temperatures as low as -40°C to -47°C, which is essential because it gets very cold at high altitudes.
2. How big is the fuel tank?
The tank capacity depends on the size of the aircraft. The plane in the photo is likely a Boeing 777 (often used by Emirates):
Large Jets (e.g., Boeing 777): The fuel tank can hold up to 181,280 liters (approx. 1.8 lakh liters).
Smaller Jets (e.g., Airbus A320): Their tanks hold about 24,000 to 30,000 liters.
Note: The fuel is primarily stored inside the aircraft's wings.
3. What is the mileage (Average)?
Aircraft mileage isn't measured in km/liter like cars; it is usually calculated by the hour or "per passenger." For a massive jet like a Boeing 777:
Per Kilometer: The plane consumes about 12 liters of fuel just to move 1 km.
Per Second: It burns roughly 4 liters of fuel every single second while flying.
It sounds like a lot, but since it carries hundreds of passengers, the per-passenger efficiency is actually comparable to a car (approx. 3-4 liters per 100 km per person).
