Gunner Asch wrote:
On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:05:49 -0500, Ignoramus15257
wrote:


The objective of the HEL TD program is to demonstrate that a mobile,
solid-state laser weapon system can effectively counter rocket,
artillery and mortar projectiles.


THAT is gonna take one powerful laser to punch a thick steel
projectile..and a damned fast recycling one

Gunner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5T5yEMMiDs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactical_High_Energy_Laser

This is a chemical laser that can take out multiple mortar rounds in
flight. The nice thing about solid state lasers is that all you need is
enough electrical power to run them, as opposed to dealing with chemical
systems. And they can be ganged up to increase their power level much
easier than chemical lasers.

Btw, did you get a chance to look at the power hammer plans yet?
Todd