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]