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vs. ejecting batteries turns the aircraft into a bomber. The Air Force drop fuel tanks from some aircraft but I have no idea how much trouble they get into for doing that. [1][2]

[1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZfjyVbcJDI [video]

[2] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXEyETZU8ag [video]