[doorgunner69]

Ya ought to see the AC generators they put on these things: a HMMV size unit with own genset about 250kW IIRC, and the original version a big honker with separate generator on a trailer. Takes quite a few kW to pump these babies up, figuring the microwave transmitters are likely less than 50% efficient. A couple batteries ain't gonna work.

Now, there might be some power limiters that the creative grunt can bypass, in an "emeegency", yeah, that's the ticket.

[going hot]

when our unit received the GE gatling guns for the gunships we were impressed. One gunship was no longer air worthy, and the miniguns went to the flight line armory. Quite a few beers later, we had it mounted on a slick, with a hand crank, later replaced by a motor. Gave Charlie (with a capital C) quite a surprise.

If it is mechanical, some GI's with time and a few beers will dream up the solution to put that baby on "fry" mode.

[going hot]

BTW, regards your handle, rode the right side for 4 months before I had my own ship to crew.