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Boeing Tests an Airborn Laser System on C-130

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BlasteR

posted on Aug, 14 2008 @ 01:26 AM
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Boeing Tests an Airborn Laser System on C-130


www.defense-update.com

Boeing has successfully completed the first ground test of the entire weapon system integrated aboard the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) aircraft, a modified C-130H, achieving a key milestone in the ATL Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration program. During the test held last week (Aug. 7) at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., the ATL aircraft fired its high-energy chemical laser through the beam control system.
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BlasteR

posted on Aug, 14 2008 @ 01:26 AM
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Interesting to hear about a C-130-mounted tactical laser. I never knew there was such a thing in development. I've been looking for additional news stories about this on google but it has very limited news coverage. Just this story and another from popular mechanics I linked below. I simply stumbled upon the story while searching for other material. Cool!

www.defense-update.com
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