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  Jul 11 2011, 04:56 PM
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The ShadowComedian  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525  |
http://www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/n...s.html?d=154600
QUOTE Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Announces the FIRESTRIKE™ Laser, World's First Weaponized Solid-State Laser for U.S. Military Services
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Nov. 13, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) today introduced the FIRESTRIKE™ laser, a ruggedized, high-energy, solid-state laser designed as a line replaceable unit (LRU) for battlefield applications, ready for order now. Photos accompanying this release are available at http://media.primezone.com/noc/ The FIRESTRIKE™ laser offers warfighters a 15 kilowatt (kW) fieldable laser as well as a combinable LRU building block for much higher power, based on a laser beam combining architecture validated by Northrop Grumman over many years with the Joint High Power Solid State Laser program, Vesta and Vesta II. "We are ready to deliver on the promise of defense at the speed of light with FIRESTRIKE™," said Dan Wildt, vice president of Directed Energy Systems for Northrop Grumman's Space Technology sector. "The FIRESTRIKE™ laser power per cubic foot has been greatly enhanced from its successful laboratory predecessors." He noted the FIRESTRIKE™ laser has been hardened for military uses but also was designed with life-cycle costs and reliability in mind. "FIRESTRIKE™ is designed for field operations and simple replacement," Wildt added. "This is a rugged electric laser with power levels, beam quality and runtime suitable for offensive and defensive military utility. Also available is a newly designed laser current source assembly (LCSA), which is compact, and specifically developed to precisely meet FIRESTRIKE™'s power needs. Combined with advanced electro optical and/or infrared sensors, the FIRESTRIKE™ laser can provide self-defense, precision strike and enhanced situational awareness capabilities." The FIRESTRIKE™ laser is a line replaceable system that allows for scaling a laser weapon to desired power levels for specific warfighting applications and platforms. Northrop Grumman believes that FIRESTRIKE™ laser will form the backbone of future laser weapon systems. Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide. FIRESTRIKE™ Laser Features Power 15kW laser Beam Quality Nominally 1.5 times the diffraction limit Size Laser head - 12" x 23" x 40" (width, depth, height) Current source - 9" x 13" x 30" Runtime Continuous, as long as power and coolant are provided Instant Turn-on Zero to full power in less than 1/2 second Safety Remote operation, customer interlock access, internal safety sensors Control Common Command and Control (C2) systems and Ethernet interfaces Low Power Setting Provides nominally 100 watt alignment beam Weight 400 lbs per LRU Ruggedization Hardened LRUs with compact SSL technology engineered for mobility and field operations CONTACT: Linda Javier Northrop Grumman Space Technology 310.813.5614 Cell: 310.386.1644 linda.javier@ngc.com |
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Jul 11 2011, 05:05 PM
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Old Man Jones Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,415 Joined: 26-February 02 From: New York Member No.: 1,699 |
Huh. Grumman made some noise about the Firestrike like three years ago. It's finally in production?
Now we can have GI-Joe pew pew fights! -k |
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Jul 11 2011, 05:11 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
Well, its not actually a gun. The unit itself is 12" x 23" x 40" (ie. rather large).
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Jul 11 2011, 05:12 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 19-April 11 Member No.: 28,294 |
QUOTE (Draco18s @ Jul 11 2011, 10:11 AM)  Well, its not actually a gun. The unit itself is 12" x 23" x 40" (ie. rather large). And it weighs 400 lbs or 181.44 kilograms |
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Jul 11 2011, 05:22 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,000 Joined: 30-May 09 From: Germany Member No.: 17,225 |
So what? Easily troll-portable *g*
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Jul 11 2011, 05:29 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 10-November 10 From: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia Member No.: 19,166 |
QUOTE (Draco18s @ Jul 11 2011, 02:11 PM) Well, its not actually a gun. The unit itself is 12" x 23" x 40" (ie. rather large). From what I'm told by a military guy, guns are the big cannons, the small ones are (mostly) incorrectly identified by the general public. |
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Jul 11 2011, 05:29 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
So we can switch out the minigun for the gatling laser from FalloutFame . . i am cool with that ^^
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Jul 11 2011, 05:54 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 31-July 06 From: Denmark Member No.: 8,995 |
What sort of damage can it do? Burn out retinas? Vaporize tanks? Range?
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Jul 11 2011, 05:57 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Smokeskin @ Jul 11 2011, 11:54 AM) What sort of damage can it do? Burn out retinas? Vaporize tanks? Range? At 15KW I think that Vaporization of Hard Targets is pretty much out. But it would be nice to have some damage comparisons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jul 11 2011, 06:25 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
15kw for one unit.
you can add 7 units to one big array. i think then it goes to 105kw and then you are cooking with plasma. |
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Jul 11 2011, 06:29 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
QUOTE (Stahlseele @ Jul 11 2011, 02:25 PM) 15kw for one unit. you can add 7 units to one big array. i think then it goes to 105kw and then you are cooking with plasma. Don't forget to give it a splash of flavor from your spice weasel. |
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Jul 11 2011, 06:40 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
So, when do we get it in the 50 Megawatt range?
And equip them on frickin' sharks? |
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Jul 11 2011, 06:42 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
1.21 Gigawatts.
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Jul 11 2011, 06:46 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Just don't drive past 88 MPH with that one attached to the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)
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Jul 11 2011, 07:28 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Jul 11 2011, 11:46 AM) Just don't drive past 88 MPH with that one attached to the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Heh... Blast from the Past. Or is that Future? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jul 11 2011, 07:29 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
It's all relative, when operating at the speed of light.
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Jul 11 2011, 07:34 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Stahlseele @ Jul 11 2011, 12:29 PM) It's all relative, when operating at the speed of light. How very True... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jul 11 2011, 07:48 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
*Sings in the key of off*
"She's a Killer Queen; Gunpowder, Gelatine; Dynamite with a laser beam; Guaranteed to blow your mind; Anytime" |
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Jul 11 2011, 08:12 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Jul 11 2011, 12:48 PM) *Sings in the key of off* "She's a Killer Queen; Gunpowder, Gelatine; Dynamite with a laser beam; Guaranteed to blow your mind; Anytime" You should really start running Canray. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jul 11 2011, 08:34 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
How many times have I said I wanted to play Shadowrun? I've been wanting to 'run since '92!
... Oh, the other type of running. Yeah, can't do that. I'd only die tired and sore. |
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Jul 11 2011, 08:39 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Jul 11 2011, 01:34 PM) How many times have I said I wanted to play Shadowrun? I've been wanting to 'run since '92! ... Oh, the other type of running. Yeah, can't do that. I'd only die tired and sore. Yep, you're right, those Marine Corps Snipers are downright rude... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jul 11 2011, 08:47 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Canadian Armed Forces are even worse.
And if we start putting lasers in the hands of snipers, where they don't have to worry about things like windage, rotational spin, and muzzle drop... Well, physical obstacles and curvature of the Earth are all that'll stop them after that. |
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Jul 11 2011, 08:49 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Jul 11 2011, 01:47 PM) Canadian Armed Forces are even worse. And if we start putting lasers in the hands of snipers, where they don't have to worry about things like windage, rotational spin, and muzzle drop... Well, physical obstacles and curvature of the Earth are all that'll stop them after that. Ain't that the Truth... I'd put my Marines agianst your Mounties any time... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jul 11 2011, 08:50 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
And the refraction factor/reflection coefficient
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Jul 11 2011, 08:52 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
"I keep shooting the car the Tango is in, but it has no effect." "Damnit, it's a DeLorian that's been polished to a high shine and mirrored windows! We can't affect it!"
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