Nuke-nobbler raygun 747 in first full-power blast

The Register (UK) ^ | 1st December 2008 17:12 GMT | Lewis Page

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Soon to fry the unfriendly skies

US aerospace globocorp Boeing is chuffed as ninepence today to announce the first full-power firing of its jumbo-jet-mounted, ICBM-toasting ray cannon - the Airborne Laser (ABL). The system saw "first light" in September, but this is the first time the big laser's knob has been turned up to full.

ABL - if it flies, it fries

"This test demonstrated that the Airborne Laser missile defense program has successfully integrated the entire weapon system aboard the ABL aircraft," said Scott Fancher, jumbo-blaster veep at Boeing.

"The team has now completed the two major milestones it hoped to accomplish in 2008, keeping ABL on track to conduct the missile shootdown demonstration planned for next year."

Zapper-boffins at Boeing will now carry out further ground blasts, gradually extending the amount of time the beam is kept on. Provided that there's no bother with these, flight tests will be the next step - culminating with a shootdown of an actual intercontinental missile.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I like the Title.

[Jeff Head]

Obama will shelf and cancel this uneeded, wasteful weapons system precisely because it works and represents a credible defense against those who wish to harm us.

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IN HIS OWN WORDS

Watch the one titled, "Barack Hussein Obama's vision for the U.S. Military...in his own words".

[5thGenTexan]

But, will it get cancelled before they can get it battle-ready?

The Dems are eyeing the defense budget for more vote-bribes.

[Red Badger]

US aerospace globocorp Boeing is chuffed as ninepence today

Would somebody please translate this into ENGLISH?...............

[mvpel]

[mvpel]

“Chuffed as ninepence” = “Pleased as punch,” “Tickled pink,” etc.

[JRios1968]

The system saw "first light" in September, but this is the first time the big laser's knob has been turned up to full.

[Scythian]

I loved Missle-Command !!!! You could play along time for a quarter if you were half way decent at it ...

[missnry]

Would somebody please translate this into ENGLISH?...............

It means that Marvin the Martian is deeply saddened by the BigBoeingLaserGun!

[Red Badger]

Well, why didn’t they say so!?!?!?.......;^)

[techcor]

You could play along time for a quarter if you were half way decent at it ...

And didn't have epilepsy.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I’d like the title, “Jumbo Blaster Veep.”

[massgopguy]

“I shall call it the Alan Parson’s Project.”

[Red Badger]

Eye in the Sky?.............

[messierhunter]

Just remember, this is an “unproven” missle defense system. Facts need not enter into the debate.

[Jeff Head]

He’ll probably try and cut it before they perform the definitive test next year.

[JRios1968]

[Hacklehead]

“Obama will shelf and cancel this uneeded, wasteful weapons system precisely because it works and represents a credible defense against those who wish to harm us.”

Maybe if I buy one before the ObaMaster takes office I can keep it after they’re banned. I’ll be needin it fer squirrels and such.

[allmendream]

For some reason the title reminded me of...

[70th Division]

ARRRRRR ! Looks like a new pirate gun to me. If if floats it fries.