piper184
Gold Member
Yeah, our old FADAC computers (from the 1950's) required 400 Hz. Everything else used standard single phase 60Hz. Every unit had to pack around two generators. The Military Way!
Interestingly enough, the same computers were used in the classroom via some kind of inverter, which apparently couldn't be taken to the field. I suspect they have handheld systems to do the same thing today. Although, thinking about it, maybe not....
Interestingly enough, the same computers were used in the classroom via some kind of inverter, which apparently couldn't be taken to the field. I suspect they have handheld systems to do the same thing today. Although, thinking about it, maybe not....