MBDA Germany Successfully Tests 40 kW High-Energy Laser Demonstrator

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MBDA Germany has achieved a power of 40 kW using its high-energy laser demonstrator during a laser firing campaign. The laser power generated by patented beam coupling of fibre lasers was successfully demonstrated for the first time in the world.

In the target tracking and firing tests, MBDA Germany demonstrated performance features such as the burning of mortar shells in just a few seconds. The laser with a power of 40 kW also pierced 40 mm thick steel plates in a few seconds. Target tracking runs that were demonstrated in previous trials were also successfully repeated.

MBDA Germany Successfully Tests 40 kW High-Energy Laser Demonstrator

Needs some mech warriors to go with it!

 

[Riteon]

Bloody hell......!!! soon will we able to see Gundams too !!............Rail guns and lasers.....seems missile and artilleries are going to get outdated

 

[Sinnerman108]

For a Laser of 40kW, there must be an energy source of 40kW to excite the electrons enough !

I am not aware if technology allows such power readily available on mobile "guardians OR Robots "

 

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For a Laser of 40kW, there must be an energy source of 40kW to excite the electrons enough !

I am not aware if technology allows such power readily available on mobile "guardians OR Robots "

i was kidding

this looks more a viable installation, earlier prototype from last year with 10 kW (2x5 kW):

Rheinmetall Defence - 22/11/2011: Rheinmetall – successful target engagement with high-energy laser weapons