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chopper2004 22nd Dec 2015 14:02

150-kilowatt class laser for AC-130
 
General Atomics Plans 150kW Laser Tests; Eye On AC-130, Avenger « Breaking Defense - Defense industry news, analysis and commentary

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Thelma Viaduct 22nd Dec 2015 14:45

They'll be able to kill loads more people with that.

Go US&A.

Pontius Navigator 22nd Dec 2015 14:57

PP, cynic, look at the link, only cooking the radar and disabling systems. Clearly not sporting cooking people.:bored:

West Coast 22nd Dec 2015 15:44

Yes PP, before the anti US diatribe, at least spend a few minutes to read the article.

Courtney Mil 22nd Dec 2015 15:56

Goodness, PP, we wouldn't want anyone to invent a weapon for their military that might actually kill someone, would we? Are you sure you're ex-mil? You seem incredibly anti.

Thelma Viaduct 22nd Dec 2015 23:11

Was taking the pee, looks a good idea tbh

ShyTorque 23rd Dec 2015 00:23

That would be useful against those idiots who point lasers at pilots by night!

"Call that a laser? Now that's a laser!"

Geordie_Expat 23rd Dec 2015 12:24


Originally Posted by ShyTorque (Post 9218422)
That would be useful against those idiots who point lasers at pilots by night!

"Call that a laser? Now that's a laser!"

Brilliant !! (pun intended).

salad-dodger 23rd Dec 2015 13:34


Was taking the pee, looks a good idea tbh
But you have made a few posts along these lines PP. were they all taking the pee too? :hmm:

S-D

sandiego89 23rd Dec 2015 14:38


PP: Go US&A

I guess PP would prefer it to shoot out rainbows and drop hugs and teddy bears.....

Willard Whyte 23rd Dec 2015 16:28

I suppose the British version will require all crew members to use their survival tin heliographs in unison?

Nige321 23rd Dec 2015 17:19

THere's a 'movie'... :8

GlobalNav 23rd Dec 2015 18:24

This takes "video game warfare" to a new level. <zap>

Always a Sapper 23rd Dec 2015 18:46

Stick it on a satellite with a half decent optical sight, web based aiming and park it over the duty nasty people of the month.

Folks (suitably vetted of course) could then hire access to the web based aiming thingy via a smart phone app and charge via PayPal per roasting.....

Let the fun begin :E

PersonFromPorlock 23rd Dec 2015 20:10

I still want to know what happens when Mr. High Energy Laser meets Mr. Corner Cube Reflector.

tmmorris 23rd Dec 2015 20:15


Originally Posted by Always a Sapper (Post 9219150)
Stick it on a satellite with a half decent optical sight, web based aiming and park it over the duty nasty people of the month.

Folks (suitably vetted of course) could then hire access to the web based aiming thingy via a smart phone app and charge via PayPal per roasting.....

Let the fun begin :E

Just read that to my wife and she said 'sign me up'...

BEagle 23rd Dec 2015 21:33


Stick it on a satellite with a half decent optical sight, web based aiming and park it over the duty nasty people of the month.
:rolleyes:

Just how much power do you think that a geostationary satellite 36000 km above the equator would need, particularly if your 'nasty people' are at latitudes some distance from the equator? And how would it be supplied with such power?

smujsmith 23rd Dec 2015 23:08

Wouldn't it be a thing though if good old Albert delivered some serious "crispy critter" effects to the battlefield ! A directed beam, capable of hitting individuals, of dubious intent, would offer a reduction in collateral damage. Well, there's me and my Albert dreams again:rolleyes: I still reckon it's one hell of a weapons platform.

Merry Christmas all

Smudge :ok:

Willard Whyte 24th Dec 2015 00:37


particularly if your 'nasty people' are at latitudes some distance from the equator?
Most 'nasty people' live conveniently close to the equator.

Buster Hyman 24th Dec 2015 04:29

If they can get it into a C130, then it won't be long before the friggin' Sharks have them installed on their heads!!!

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