Laser Shot (Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments, LANCE, for combat aircraft)

[LuigiP57]

DB Selector

DB3K

Baseline

weapon #3434

Hypothetical

Yes

Name

Laser Shot (Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments, LANCE, for combat aircraft)

Length (m)

-

Width/Span (m)

-

Diameter (m)

-

Weight (kg)

-

Range (nm)

0.5-5nm

Target Altitude / Depth (ft)

No response

Target Speed (kts)

No response

Launch Altitude / Depth (ft)

No response

LaunchSpeed (kts)

No response

Warhead

Laser Shot (Solid State Fiber)

Targets

Aircraft, Helicopter, Missile, Surface Vessel

CEP (m)

No response

Sensors

-

Weapon Codes

No response

Comments

Placeholder

Sources

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/first-laser-weapon-for-a-fighter-delivered-to-the-air-force

[tbrandon517]

Additional Sources

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39406/laser-defense-pod-for-the-air-forces-fighter-jets-is-finally-taking-shape https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41814/lasers-destined-for-fighter-jets-are-now-being-tested-in-the-air-forces-wind-tunnels https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44265/podded-laser-weapon-took-center-stage-in-latest-air-force-virtual-wargame?fbclid=IwAR2-t8qmTntksIEz59pZntDJwt0AFXTuS684C5DurFhOHr_LYXLCaRoUUtY

[tbrandon517]

Additional

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/27795/the-air-force-just-shot-down-multiple-missiles-with-a-laser-destined-for-fighter-aircraft https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39406/laser-defense-pod-for-the-air-forces-fighter-jets-is-finally-taking-shape?fbclid=IwAR11LJ3PrSJsJwu5EllIN3-lg9e94IzVZvjdYWWIcJEtTStdT6gmMTJtBlQ

[tbrandon517]

Shifting to the Hypothetical realm.

https://www.twz.com/news-features/u-s-military-laser-weapon-programs-are-facing-a-reality-check?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0NCXjWMHmJ8yqmUD88o7SPosr_twuSgV4fpUloy4BeLuynh7oq65elz5A_aem_Ad9k4LzxILuOMZFXn7y2PpZvIAT5iIQYfXyvKI3xKT97Wr9rINM0KKyb3izqmk3zLNNNhnnUSjgm3OjErA0z4tlI