Boeing's New Laser Cannon Could Be a Game-Changer for U.S. Soldiers

[Norgy]

Unless this involves sharks, I am oot like an American at a peace conference.

[Admiral Yi]

Indeed, in a press release, Boeing observed that "with a steady power supply, the Compact LWS can fire continuously."

We are invincible within 10 feet of an outlet.

[Siege]

So, some guy in an office came up with more shit for grunts to carry? Why I ain't surprised.

How about mounting this thing on an stryker? Enough power to shoot it by burning JP8, and enough power for the massive water pump needed to keep this thing cool.

[Siege]

Anyway,  still waiting for electrically propelled projectiles. I thought they were the middle step between gunpowder and lasers.

[Caliga]

Anyway,  still waiting for electrically propelled projectiles. I thought they were the middle step between gunpowder and lasers.

I think those are called mass drivers.

[derspiess]

Jersey drivers are even more dangerous projectiles.

[Caliga]

 

[Tonitrus]

Anyway,  still waiting for electrically propelled projectiles. I thought they were the middle step between gunpowder and lasers.

I think those are called mass drivers.

I think he means something like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhrrJEN6ygo