Shot 09 – Lightweight big battery

Those big BA-5590 batteries have been around forever. Ever have to lug a few of them around for a mission? Blackheart International has a lighter option for you – the BA-8180/U non-rechargeable Zinc-Air battery.

Blackheart claims the 8180, at six pounds, has the same hang time as five 5590s. And the 8180 takes up far less space than five 5590s.

Zinc-air batteries have been around for a while in hearing aids and a few vehicles, and the military is not a stranger to them. With the correct adapters they will power ASIPs, SATCOM/HFEI, even your old SINGCARS.

When you are out on a mission with 40+ pounds of gear hanging off of you, it might be nice to have little less weight and lot more power.