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More on JSF Laser System

Posted by michael on from the huh-huh-fire-huh-huh dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Seems Lockheed Martin has won a contract to equip future versions of the Joint Strike Fighter with a 100-kW laser. Housed in a dome within the aircraft, the laser's turret would emerge for firing [sound familiar?], and the laser itself is spec'ed to achieve airborne and ground kills at a distance of more than six miles. The problem? According to this Aviation Week article, Lockheed Martin has to figure out how to dissipate 900 kilowatts of heat. Maybe the Finnish airforce could value-add to the OEM model." We mentioned this earlier.

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  1. Re:Cooling via the fuel tank? by Sj0 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Fucking mod.
    overrated my hairy ass.

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    It's been a long time.
  2. Braces by Zrech · · Score: 0, Troll

    I had braces for 2 years and could pickup some FM radio stations when I was in certain places in town. Kinda funny for a bit, then REALLY REALLLY FRIGGING ANNOYING. I know that was off topic from the subject, but not to the post I am replying to.