Advanced future military laser achieves UK first(gov.uk)

1 pointsby bsdzvor 2 Jahren1 comments

Advanced future military laser achieves UK first

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advanced-future-military-laser-achieves-uk-first

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bsdzvor 2 Jahren

> Firing it for 10 seconds is the cost equivalent of using a regular heater for just an hour. Therefore, it has the potential to be a long-term low-cost alternative to certain tasks missiles currently carry out. The cost of operating the laser is typically less than £10 per shot.

I wonder how much damage one shot could do. Sounds like a good price point at £10. Also curious what kind of batteries they have behind these things.