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Navy Tests Super Precise Laser Weapon in Persian Gulf
defenseone.com ^
| December 10, 2014
| Patrick Tucker
Posted on 01/06/2015 12:49:43 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper
... The laser system offers a counter-drone alternative that, at an estimated cost $1 per shot, is far cheaper than ship to air missiles and far safer for ship crews than gun-powder based traditional ordnance. Klunder put the actual cost at closer to 59 cents per shot, which he contrasted to a standard missile, which can start at $750,000 but reach up to $2 million per unit.
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To: Berlin_Freeper
They’ll need it if they fly the POS F-35.
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posted on
01/06/2015 12:52:12 PM PST
by
Dr. Thorne
("Don't be afraid. Just believe." - Mark 5:36)
To: Berlin_Freeper
Clandestine photo taken during development:
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posted on
01/06/2015 12:53:53 PM PST
by
MrB
(The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
To: Berlin_Freeper
The laser system offers a counter-drone alternative that, at an estimated cost $1 per shot Well to be fair that's not counting the billion-dollar ship it is mounted on, and the capital cost of the laser, its power supply, etc.
But still, its good. Kinda changes the whole drone attack equation, at least as it relates to the Navy.
I'm still waiting for someone to fly a drone into Area 51. The window won't be open forever.
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posted on
01/06/2015 12:57:45 PM PST
by
Steely Tom
(Thank you for self-censoring.)
To: Berlin_Freeper
Good. So deploy it to the Mexican border which is where the real war is.
We already proved that domestic oil production is enough to control world supply to us, and if the Sauds need the Straits patrolled, they can liberate some cash and do that. No reason for us to defend OPEC and their screw you tactics towards American fracking.
Mexico is tearing apart our nation. Iran is a threat to Israel, and almost non-existent as a threat to us. If Iran gets a nuke, we can contract the hit to Netanyahu.
In the meantime, I don’t want my kid bowing to Mexican thugs as they take over the Southwest, and install a buddy in the White House.
They can practice vaporizing Mexican narcotraffickers with the nice little beam weapon.
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posted on
01/06/2015 12:58:03 PM PST
by
Regulator
To: Berlin_Freeper
But how many shots does it take to knock out a target? Were those explosions in the video caused by single shots or hundreds of individual $1 pulses?
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posted on
01/06/2015 12:58:34 PM PST
by
KarlInOhio
(The IRS: either criminally irresponsible in backup procedures or criminally responsible of coverup.)
To: Berlin_Freeper
Would you believe you are surrounded by 10,000 Navy seals with super precise laser weapons?
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:00:27 PM PST
by
DannyTN
To: Berlin_Freeper
Would never have come to be without Former President Reagan and SDI
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:02:04 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Berlin_Freeper
As cool as these weapons are and as amazing the technology is, it scares the crap out of me. The things they could eventually be used for...
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:02:16 PM PST
by
thefactor
(yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
To: thefactor
maybe soon warp drive ...
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:04:14 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: Berlin_Freeper
I can’t see any utility to laser weapons. In all the sci-fi movies, folks being shot at by lasers regularly dodge the incoming beam. It’s really curious that people are so much faster than a burst of light when a slow, old-fashioned bullet drops them cold.
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:07:52 PM PST
by
Sgt_Schultze
(A half-truth is a complete lie)
To: KarlInOhio
THOUSANDS of $1 pulses would be cheaper than ANY weapon the Navy has in inventory...other than some 5.56 rounds.
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:10:31 PM PST
by
Attention Surplus Disorder
(At no time was the Obama administration aware of what the Obama administration was doing)
To: Sgt_Schultze
186,000 mps ... yep ... catch a light beam and one is nine minutes from nearing the Sun ... Gonna be fun to ride a light beam!!!
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:10:53 PM PST
by
no-to-illegals
(Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
To: DannyTN
“Would you believe one circus seal with a flashlight?”
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:13:20 PM PST
by
SpinnerWebb
(IN-SAPORIBVS-SICVT-PVLLVM)
To: Berlin_Freeper
Coolest aspect of this....
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:23:47 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
(This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
To: Sgt_Schultze
I cant see any utility to laser weapons. In all the sci-fi movies, folks being shot at by lasers regularly dodge the incoming beam. Its really curious that people are so much faster than a burst of light when a slow, old-fashioned bullet drops them cold. Maybe they should put some laser sights on those laser guns, then they wouldn't miss.
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:29:11 PM PST
by
UCANSEE2
(Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
To: Berlin_Freeper
Against the Geneva Convention to shoot a human with a laser. Huh??
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:34:01 PM PST
by
Vinnie
To: Berlin_Freeper
This is misinformation, they’ve already developed the Super Duper Uber Laser.
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:44:26 PM PST
by
MaxMax
(Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
To: thefactor
As cool as these weapons are and as amazing the technology is, it scares the crap out of me. The things they could eventually be used for...Like making popcorn from orbit.
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:48:38 PM PST
by
Yo-Yo
(Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
To: Steely Tom
And you need to factor in Renewable Energy:
Cost to take solar and wind electricity, beam it to a satellite, and beam it back to the ship.
This is all working out SO GOOD.
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posted on
01/06/2015 1:57:24 PM PST
by
Scrambler Bob
(/s /s /s /s /s, my replies are "liberally" sprinkled with them behind every word and letter.!)
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