Hawker^® Headlines Quarterly Newsletter

Hawker^® Headlines Fall 2024

Generally, when fast (a.k.a., recovery) charging two 12-volt Hawker^® batteries that are wired in 24-volt series or series-parallel, an ideal charger should have an output voltage between 28.5 to 30.0 VDC. The optimal constant voltage is 28.8 VDC when the battery’s temperature is at 77^o F.
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Hawker^® Headlines Summer 2024

Generally, when fast (a.k.a., recovery) charging a single 12-volt Hawker^®, an ideal charger should have an output voltage between 14.4 to 15.0 VDC. The optimal constant voltage is 14.7 VDC when the battery’s temperature is at 77^o F.
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Hawker^® Headlines Spring 2024

HAWKER^® and ODYSSEY^® batteries are both AGM batteries! In fact, their care and maintenance are the same. Want to see the latest EnerSys^® Technical Manual for these batteries?
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Hawker^® Headlines Winter 2024

Hawker^® batteries are deep-cycle batteries! They not only perform the duties of a standard SLI battery, but they also have the power to provide sustained energy with the engine off.
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Hawker^® Headlines Fall 2023

Depending on size, lead-acid batteries can be heavy. In fact, a standard 6TMF flooded-cell battery weighs about 75 pounds… and a Hawker^® ARMASAFE™ Plus 6TAGM battery weighs 88 pounds!
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Hawker^® Headlines Summer 2023

The phrase “Minimum Requirements per MIL-PRF-32143” is listed on my Hawker^® ARMASAFE™ Plus 6TAGM battery…what does that even mean?
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Hawker^® Headlines Spring 2023

Hawker^® AGM batteries are sealed lead-acid batteries so they won’t leak electrolyte. Therefore, they can be mounted upright or on their side. Have more questions? We have answers…
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Hawker^® Headlines Winter 2023

Hawker^® batteries are UN Class 2800 (non-spillable). Want to ship your Hawker^® battery by air, land, or sea and need to know the shipping requirements? Learn more at hawkerbattery.com/shipping-requirements/
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Hawker^® Headlines Fall 2022

VRLA is an acronym for Valve Regulated Lead Acid. Hawker^® batteries are VRLA. An independent valve is located on top of each of the 6 cells. Each of those cells contain positive and negative plates that are made from 99.99% pure lead.
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Hawker^® Headlines Summer 2022

AGM is an acronym for absorbed glass material. It’s a microfiber mesh sheet that’s placed between each plate in an AGM lead-acid battery. It performs two functions: 1. it serves as a plate separator, and 2. it’s the medium that holds the electrolyte.
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Hawker^® Headlines Spring 2022

Ever wonder where dead batteries end up? In a landfill? In a ditch? Not so fast! According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…at a 99% rate, lead-acid batteries are the most recycled product in the USA! Far higher than aluminum cans (55%) or paper (70%).
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Hawker^® Headlines Winter 2022

Is the Hawker^® ARMASAFE™ Plus 6TAGM battery manufactured in accordance to a military performance specification? It sure is…and, in fact, it performs better than that! The current MIL-PRF is 32143C…and can be found here:
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Hawker^® Headlines Fall 2021

Do Hawker^® ARMASAFE™ Plus 6TAGM & MILPC batteries have a warranty? They sure do…but, most likely you won’t need it! Want to see the details…look here…
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Hawker^® Headlines Summer 2021

Who needs to know where the SDSs are located? EVERYONE! Where can you find the most up-to-date SDS for Hawker^® ARMASAFE™ Plus 6TAGM & MILPC batteries? SDS 853027, Revision AG can be found here…
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Hawker^® Headlines Spring 2021

Along with onsite Battery Maintenance and Recovery Training (BMRT) at military maintenance shops, Hawker^® representatives also exhibit at numerous military-specific events each year.
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Hawker^® Headlines Winter 2021

What are common causes of premature battery failure in the military? Can I mix batteries of different sizes, types, or manufacturers? When should I replace my Hawker^® Battery?
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