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Lockheed Martin plans to make its most powerful military laser yet, 500 kilowatts

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Lockheed Martin plans to make its most powerful military laser yet, 500 kilowatts - Lemmy.world

Lockheed Martin plans to make its most powerful military laser yet, 500 kilowatts::The planned laser will be in the 500-kilowatt range. Weapons like these can defend a ship or base against drones or other projectiles.

Show threadWhiskey PickleAug 15, 2023
for those wondering, the (fictional) laser in the film Real Genius that could vaporize a human target from space was 9.4 megawatts.
Show threadtransistorAug 15, 2023
Thanks, I was wondering just that.
Show threadWhiskey Pickle
I thought someone might. I just happened to be watching it last night, so I remembered the power rating of the laser.
Aug 15, 2023 at 4:26pmWeb