Similarly, it would take five BB-390 rechargeable batteries to support the SINCGARS ASIP Radio during a seven-day mission, but only three BB-2590 rechargeable batteries, thus reducing weight by 6. ...

The 3-pound BA-5390 disposable battery (NSN 6135-01-517-6060) has 60 percent more capacity than the 2.25-pound BA-5590, a battery many units are still ordering.

Lithium-ion batteries are high performance energy storage devices used in many commercial electronic appliances. Certainly, they can store a large amount of energy in a relatively small volume.