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Boeing 12,000lb Chemical Laser Set to Fry Targets

Posted by samzenpus on from the houseful-of-popcorn dept.

coondoggie writes "Boeing this week completed work on and installed a 12,000-pound chemical laser in a C-130H aircraft. Boeing's Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) which is being developed for the Department of Defense, will destroy, damage or disable targets with little to no collateral damage, supporting missions on the battlefield and in urban operations."

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  1. Re:An easier option. by Patrik_AKA_RedX · · Score: 1, Troll

    Alright, what do you prefer: a sniper taking out some bastard holding a gun to your presidents head, or throwing in a ton of explosives in a container (more known as a "bomb") and wiping out the entire administration?
    I'll take the second. Just two questions: Do you accept Paypall and when do you deliver?