Boeing Advanced Tactical Laser Strikes Moving Target In Test


	Boeing Advanced Tactical Laser Strikes Moving Target In Test

lakotahope

10-14-2009 1:36 PM

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laser target hit, moving target

lakotahope says:

I haven't seen the strength of this laser lately. A Colonel said "100 kilowatts" is the current desired target strength to be effective...Kinda like Dale Browns books.

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