Army Procurement of 10kW, 60Hz Gas Turbine Generators Is Highly Questionable

For the past 13 years the U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Research and Development Command has been developing the 10kW, 60Hz gas turbine generator at a cost of $5.8 million, and plans to begin production in fiscal year 1980. The Army approved a requirement for 5,938 units, 1,387 to satisfy 10kW power requirements, and 4,551 to satisfy 5kW power requirements for field support of water purification equipment, machine and electrical repair shop equipment, and radio teletypewriters.