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400 Hz Power

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butelja

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Jun 9, 1999
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Does anyone know of a good reference which gives the history behind aircraft standardizing on 400 Hz AC? I've heard of many of the advantages related to weight savings, etc., but not the origin of the decision. Why not 200 or 500 Hz?
 
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