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Posted by nova on January 17, 2011 at 9:21 pm
The Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) program is a US military program to mount a high energy laser weapon on an aircraft, initially the AC-130 gunship, for use against ground targets in urban or other areas where minimizing collateral damage is important. The laser will be a 100 kilowatt-class chemical oxygen iodine laser (COIL). It is expected to have a tactical range of approximately twenty kilometers and weigh about 5,000–7,000 kg. This program is distinct from the Airborne Laser, which is a much larger system designed to destroy enemy missiles in the boost phase. 
Posted by Tibor on January 18, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Wow. That is one bad ash laser!  Posted by tank on January 20, 2011 at 3:22 pm
The next generation of combat is going to be torn from the pages of sci-fi. To comment on this item, please login or register.
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