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The main problem for the military with those kind of electronics assisted weapons are the fucking batteries. Infantry already has a heavy load to move around. A
by arkh 7y ago
The main problem for the military with those kind of electronics assisted weapons are the fucking batteries. Infantry already has a heavy load to move around. Adding battery packs does not help. Best case scenario you're tethered to some vehicle. Worst case your heavier rifle has no special system anymore because your 10lb of batteries are depleted.
For militarized police which do fast action like SWAT the battery problem is not a thing anymore.
- Cpoll 7y agoWhy do they need so much power? A phone can run all day off a 200g battery and has enough processing power to do autofocusing and image processing. If it's on standby it should consume next to nothing.
- greedo 7y agoNight vision goggles, radios, flashlights. That adds up fast. Combine that weight with armor inserts, weapons, ammo, headgear, and 70lbs isn't uncommon.
- chillacy 7y agoHmm are soldiers using LiPo batteries? Given that they’re flammable when damaged, and don’t work well in extreme temperatures.
- derefr 7y agoBut on the other hand, you're already wearing body armour, so what's a little explosion? Little explosions come out the back of your rifle every minute. (LiPo batteries really don't deflagrate violently, even when shot. They just burn.)
- taneq 7y agoThe obvious solution is powered armour with integrated high capacity battery. :D
- ohyes 7y agoMaybe some sort of small fission power plant. Gundam is the only answer.