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(Brian {Hamilton Kelly}) writes:
On 18 Jun 2005 22:46:09 GMT, (Andrew
Gabriel) wrote:
Transformer size is really only an issue on planes and boats, which
often do use 400Hz.

A *lot* of military hardware, neither afloat nor airborne, uses 400Hz for
power distribution, not just to cut down on the mass of transformers, but
also on their bulk.

Well, perhaps I should have broadened it to say portable/transportable.

I also got some private feedback from someone who used to be in the supply
industry who said transformer size _is_ important to them -- they want
them big and heavy, so they can't be stolen ;-)

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Andrew Gabriel