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Originally posted by devilwasp
what ? a laser on the JSF? whats that gona be used for ? you cant stand and burn an object at like mach 2.
Originally posted by FredT
The JSF is not that fast, and one of the reasons for its selection is the fact that the driveshaft that poweres the lift fan in the STOVL version could be hooked up to a generator to power a solid state laser or other directed energy weapon.
Originally posted by ktprktpr
Some people have said that there's no way to control a spinning disc. I suggest they look at the physics behind diamagnetic levitation (this can be used to create frictionless ball bearings, etc). www.sensorsmag.com...
The idea is to support the inside via magnetics and have the outside rotate all you want. the "centrifugural magnetic force" (not sure what you'd call it) would support the interior and the pilot could keep his lunch.
Originally posted by masterp
If these incredible aircraft exist, why aren't they used around the world to serve US interests? 700 lives could have been saved in Iraq (and thousands of Iraqis). The answer is simple: they don't exist.
Originally posted by waynos
Seeing as the only working airborne laser has to be carried by a Boeing 747 I wouldn't get too excited. The JSF might get some sort of laser weapon in a MLU in the 2030's, its design will allow for that possibility, but it certainly aint getting one as part of any standard fit when it enters service. Unless its the version of JSF with anti-gravity that flies at mach 6
Originally posted by devilwasp
so who cares what every one else thinks. actually the queen has lots of power she can declare waar and make peace. shes more powerful than blair.
Originally posted by waynos
It is odd that the 'Royal' as in Royal Air Force and Royal Navy are there because they are 'HM Forces' and thus have allegiance to he crown in the same way as US forces have allegiance to the President But the army is not the Royal Army, merely the British Army. Anyone know why?