FIRESTRIKE
| FIRESTRIKE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Solid State Laser |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| Unit cost | ? |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 400 lb (181 kg) |
| Length | 23" |
| Width | 12" |
| Height | 40" |
The FIRESTRIKE (also known as JHPSSL) laser,[1] introduced by Northrop Grumman on November 13, 2008, is purportedly the first combat-ready solid-state laser weapon. FIRESTRIKE is a 15 kW modular laser "building block" which can be combined with other systems for specific missions, or 7 more FIRESTRIKEs for a single 100 kW laser.[2] Bundled with Northrop Grumman's own LCSA power supply, the FIRESTRIKE can fire continuously as long as power and cooling are maintained.
Features
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Power | 15 kW Laser |
| Beam Quality | Nominally 1.5 times the diffraction limit |
| Size | Laser head - 12" x 23"x 40" (width, depth, height) Current source - 9" x 13" x 30" |
| Runtime | Continuous, as long as power and coolant are provided |
| Power-on Time | Zero to full power in less than 1/2 second |
| Safety | Remote operation, customer interlock access, internal safety sensors |
| Control | Common Command and Control (C2) systems and Ethernet interfaces |
| Low Power Setting | Provides nominally 100 watt alignment beam |
| Weight | 400 lbs per LRU |
| Ruggedization | Hardened LRUs with compact SSL technology engineered for mobility and field operations |
References
- ↑ "Northrop Grumman Press Release". Retrieved 2008-11-13.
- ↑ "The Register Press Release". Retrieved 2008-11-14.
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