⚡️🇺🇦 Ukraine is now among the few nations with a functional laser weapon, Tryzub (Trident), capable of downing planes over 2 km high, says Sukharievskyi, Commander of UAV Forces.
Additionally, Ukraine is creating “mother drones” that carry 2 FPV's, with a 70 km range.
https://interfax.com.ua/news/general/1034366.html
Additionally, Ukraine is creating “mother drones” that carry 2 FPV's, with a 70 km range.
https://interfax.com.ua/news/general/1034366.html
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Lightsaber style.
Even if it only does a short burst and then recharges, it Would be useful with a targetting system.
Zap Zap...
Do stay safe David, wherever you are. #SlavaUkraïni!
Also...If the range is 2 km, then the plane just need to stay above that.
I'm guessing the 2km limit is based on atmospheric interference over that range. Might be accuracy limitation though.
This works by heating up the target rapidly, but this would mean it need to be VERY accurate and i presume any kind of clouds (water vapor) will disperse the laser and reduce the effective amount of power that is put into the target.
I don‘t think it can replace Gepards/Cheetahs, PATRIOT or IRIS-T anytime soon, but combined with them it is a big step forward. No missile reload necessary!
those systems. There is a big front line to cover and too few Western systems have been donated to do the job.
We should give them every fucking thing they need to roll over Putin and his billionaire criminal regime!