Originally Posted by
sailingfun
The amount of Amps needed to be pushed to the aircraft for a quick charge is nothing like shore power for a boat. A valid comparison is not even possible. Next time you get a chance take a look at the power cords for the new quick charge auto facilities. Cord length is also critical. To push those kinds of AMPS cords must be kept short or have massive diameters.
I can't imagine how long a battery would last under those conditions as well. For an airliner, you might get 5 years if you are lucky. I think to be viable, the battery would have to swapped out every flight, and sent to a recharge facility at the airport, the logistics would be impossible really.