Re: GEV capabilities, was RE:Tank Riders {SG2]
From: Kenneth Winland <kwinland@c...>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 13:04:12 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: GEV capabilities, was RE:Tank Riders {SG2]
Howdy!
On Mon, 16 Nov 1998, Thomas Anderson wrote:
> > Having a ride on a vehical would extend the powered armor suit's
> > operational time, and wouldn't use up those flight packs...
>
> certianly true. there is a technology called Helicopter In Flight
> Refuelling (HIFR) whereby naval helos can be refuelled in flight via a
> pipe from a ship. i suppose Powersuit In Ride Recharging isn't out of
the
> question? not only do tanks have telephones on the back (well, these
days
> it will be an optical fibre jack) but power sockets as well.
Interesting!
Ken