[U-238]

There is something called a Nuclear Accelerated Generator that every branch might use.Specifically, this mechanism has the potential to extract between 60% to 85% of the available energy from the electrons ejected from a beta-radiation-emitting isotope in a large-scale NAG system.It also uses nuclear waste. It is safe from gamma radiation. It uses include strontium-90 (Sr-90), nickle-63 (Ni-63), and promethium-147 (Pm-147). Among these materials, the latter is the most desirable. One reason for this, Weber stated, is that it decays into a stable element (inert promethium) within 30 years.A gram of strontium-90 can produce a 10,000 watts of power.

[2ndDivisionVet]

“Nuclear power is icky!” ~Peacecreeps and Treehuggers Local 214

[U-238]

The patent has been filed for NAG for military use.

[roadcat]

It’ll get real bad once Obama makes them drive Chevy Volts in theater.

[gogogodzilla]

All fine and good until a bullet holes it... or bomb shrapnel penetrates it.

I wonder how much extra weight would be needed to adequately shield it from penetration from most battlefield weaponry?

[mamelukesabre]

Why the hell would they choose to heat coffee and cook food WITH ELECTRICITY???

Heat coffee, cook food...WITH FIRE, YA NUTS! sheesh. You’re all in tents. save the electricity for AC.