Hybrid generator could make aircraft maintenance more efficient, effective, user friendly
Senior Airman Paul McFarland, 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks systems on an Edwards KC-135 Stratotanker using a hybrid flightline generator to power the tanker March 28. The hybrid generator employs a high voltage battery-based system to supply power to aircraft at the precise power loads demanded while allowing for an onboard generator to recharge the batteries when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Okula)