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2006-02-08 Science & Technology
Active defense against RPGs passes test
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Posted by Jackal 2006-02-08 20:21|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 This Star Wars "lite" technology has the ability to revolutionize armored warfare and also has obvious aviation application potential. I hope and pray it proves to be successful.
Posted by Besoeker 2006-02-08 20:32||   2006-02-08 20:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Love it. Ditto, B-man.
Posted by .com 2006-02-08 20:40||   2006-02-08 20:40|| Front Page Top

#3 after computing its speed, trajectory and intercept point -- cued the precision-launched weapon to counterattack and destroy the RPG ball with its focused blast warhead.

Ima thinkr we've found a way to make the NBA fun again
Posted by Frank G">Frank G  2006-02-08 20:45||   2006-02-08 20:45|| Front Page Top

#4 Sounds like it could be useful. I'd be real nervous about the Terrorists deliberately triggering it while the kids are swarming around the vehicle, though. The Terrorists are evil, and love to pervert anything good.
Posted by N guard 2006-02-08 22:19||   2006-02-08 22:19|| Front Page Top

#5 Phase two of developement should be to calculate the trajectory, determine the point of origin, and return fire simultaneously.
Posted by bigjim-ky 2006-02-08 22:29||   2006-02-08 22:29|| Front Page Top

#6 Yah, NG - safety cut-out...
Posted by .com 2006-02-08 23:28||   2006-02-08 23:28|| Front Page Top

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