MigBuster 2,884 Posted January 26, 2013 DARPA putting laser turrets on fighter jets next year From: http://www.dvice.com/2013-1-24/darpa-putting-laser-turrets-fighter-jets-next-year What next - Sharks with laser beams........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caesar 305 Posted January 26, 2013 I friggin' knew it! We never CANX'D the ABL. I'm just waiting now for a Man o' War 747 with 4 laser turrets on either side of her fuselage, which will allow her to engage enemy fighter formations a few hundred miles away. We'll need a special Napoleon-era naval uniform for the laser commander, so that he can give the command to laser-broadside the enemy formation while wearing a ridiculous hat. (Yes, we discussed this at the labs a few times). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted January 26, 2013 Just forget that away boarders crap as Tom Clancy said that sh!t's dangerous... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr.Viper 131 Posted January 26, 2013 "Eye, eye, sir!" will be an acknowledgement for putting on the protective eyewear. I like the way the target plane in the concept picture in the article is still hosed - unless the laser can evaporate every fragment of the missile. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,257 Posted January 26, 2013 MigBuster, environmental laws and lower DoD budgets dictate there will be no sharks with lasers. Your still stuck with the sea bass............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted January 26, 2013 The defensive laser turret is actually to destroy the seeker, or at least blind it, not detonate the missile. Then the missile would be incapable of tracking its target and would just fly on by. As for HELLADS...anyone see Real Genius? About 30 years ago, and it looked JUST like that picture at the top! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted January 27, 2013 As for HELLADS...anyone see Real Genius? About 30 years ago, and it looked JUST like that picture at the top! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3g8Saea5E It's a fantastic film! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted January 27, 2013 MigBuster, environmental laws and lower DoD budgets dictate there will be no sharks with lasers. Your still stuck with the sea bass............. Dr Evil will be most disappointed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted January 27, 2013 it will be epic when the day comes.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
