Of all the U.S. armed forces, the Navy seems particularly fascinated with lasers.
Navy combines a high-speed 25mm gun with a laser
What do you get when you combine two of the most deadly weapons out there? No, not a machete duct taped to a nuke. You get the Navy’s new gatling gun/laser hybrid.
The Mk 38 Mod 2 Tactical Laser System is something you really don’t want to be on the business end of. It combines a M242 autocannon, which is a lovely piece of equipment capable of firing 175 rounds per minute, with a high-energy laser gun.
See also:
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BAE Putting Lasers on Mk 38 Naval Gun
Boeing, BAE Systems Team for Mk 38 Mod 2 Tactical Laser System
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Boeing and BAE Systems Develop Weapon for the US Navy
An interesting idea, but I’m not sure how cost effective in terms of additional “bang for the buck”.
/I mean, what increased, incremental damage is a laser going to add that the 25mm chain gun isn’t already inflicting at 175 rpm?
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