The F-117A Nighthawk is one of the most unique aircraft ever to take to the skies, and perhaps the most recognizable. On Monday it will retire to the history books and museums after a farewell ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base. The Air Force Times has an excellent article up on the development and history of the F-117A. It's a great read if you're interested in military technology, or if (like me) you read books about the F-117A while growing up and thought it was just too cool to be real. (Hat tip: Danger Room)
Showing posts with label military. Show all posts
Showing posts with label military. Show all posts
Saturday, April 19, 2008
"Darth Vader aesthetics and a ninja’s reputation."
The F-117A Nighthawk is one of the most unique aircraft ever to take to the skies, and perhaps the most recognizable. On Monday it will retire to the history books and museums after a farewell ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base. The Air Force Times has an excellent article up on the development and history of the F-117A. It's a great read if you're interested in military technology, or if (like me) you read books about the F-117A while growing up and thought it was just too cool to be real. (Hat tip: Danger Room)
Friday, May 18, 2007
Its a shame
Friday, May 04, 2007
Worse than American Idol
Navy Patents Sound Weapon
"The underlying physics is based on the intense heat and high-pressure pulse from the sonar sources as the damage mechanisms by virtue of the intense acoustic power of the sonar sources. An ensuing cavitation bubble formation and collapse and shock propagation will also inflict damages on underwater objects targeted for removal. The technical drivers are the cavitation lethality on the undesirable objects and the acoustic power of the sonar sources versus range and depth."
That makes two cool high-tech weapons announcements this week. Truly, it is Morning in America.
"The underlying physics is based on the intense heat and high-pressure pulse from the sonar sources as the damage mechanisms by virtue of the intense acoustic power of the sonar sources. An ensuing cavitation bubble formation and collapse and shock propagation will also inflict damages on underwater objects targeted for removal. The technical drivers are the cavitation lethality on the undesirable objects and the acoustic power of the sonar sources versus range and depth."
That makes two cool high-tech weapons announcements this week. Truly, it is Morning in America.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Interesting Development
Plasma and laser weapons!
from NewScientisTech.com
"The device uses a technology known as dynamic pulse detonation (DPD). A short but intense laser pulse creates a ball of plasma, and a second laser pulse generates a supersonic shockwave within the plasma to generate a bright flash and a loud bang."
"The company has also pitched a portable laser rifle, which would be lethal, to the US Army. It would weigh about fifteen kilograms, would have a range of more than a mile, and could have numerous advantages over existing rifles – better accuracy and the ability to hit a moving target at the speed of light."
I fully support our troops using laser weapons and hope that someday, in my lifetime, they will be accompanied by a lightsaber sidearm for close-combat.
from NewScientisTech.com
"The device uses a technology known as dynamic pulse detonation (DPD). A short but intense laser pulse creates a ball of plasma, and a second laser pulse generates a supersonic shockwave within the plasma to generate a bright flash and a loud bang."
"The company has also pitched a portable laser rifle, which would be lethal, to the US Army. It would weigh about fifteen kilograms, would have a range of more than a mile, and could have numerous advantages over existing rifles – better accuracy and the ability to hit a moving target at the speed of light."
I fully support our troops using laser weapons and hope that someday, in my lifetime, they will be accompanied by a lightsaber sidearm for close-combat.
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