Posted on 04/08/2013 12:17:23 PM PDT by Red Steel
Looks fragile... I hope that cover can open and close quickly.
Never happen - we can NOT afford it!
It’s a laser. The energy doesn’t dissipate that fast.
This isn’t radiant energy, as such, but more of a particle beam.
Also, it splits the air like lightning, so loss is reduced.
Finally, it is obviously limited to line of sight. The intent is to use lasers as close-in defensive system, allowing intercepts to occur much farther away from the ship. This is a huge plus when intercepting Mach 3 cruise missiles.
Interesting. NK is blustering about attacking the United States, and articles are coming out about rail guns and lasers. Choose your actions wisely Lil’ Kim. They could be your last. And China? Well, nice little country of a billion people you got there.
Massive carbon foot print and i doubt obama has the balls to authorize its use anyway.
Imagine using it to burn graffiti on Iranian boats - “Muslims suck pigs!”. Or worse!
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