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AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System (auto-targeting)

5,214 Freezenusantara  2.2 years ago
Auto Credit Based on BlackThuNDR's Pack of Naval CIWS(Auto targeting)

description (from wikipedia)

The AN/SEQ-3 Laser Weapon System or XN-1 LaWS is a laser weapon developed by the United States Navy. The weapon was installed on USS Ponce for field testing in 2014. In December 2014, the United States Navy reported that the LaWS system worked perfectly against low-end asymmetric threats, and that the commander of Ponce was authorized to use the system as a defensive weapon.

The LaWS is a ship-defense system that has so far publicly engaged an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) and a simulated small-boat attacker. LaWS uses an infrared beam from a solid-state laser array which can be tuned to high output to destroy a target or low output to warn or cripple the sensors of a target. One of its advantages over projectile weapons is the low cost per shot: Each firing of the weapon requires only the minimal cost of generating the energetic pulse; by contrast, ordnance for projectile weapons must be designed, manufactured, handled, transported, and maintained, and takes up storage space.

thanks to @BlackThuNDR for the funky tree code

free to use, also to put it on your build, grab the red part and save as subassembly

note: works best on flat surface, whether on runways, desert, sea, etc
note 2: sometimes it hits, sometimes it misses, its a bit buggy

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Pack of Naval CIWS(Auto targeting)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Length 17.4ft (5.3m)
  • Height 14.5ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight 5,536lbs (2,511kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,599lbs (12,065kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 10338

Parts

  • Number of Parts 44
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 147
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    this is a useful defense mechanism from ships especially the USS BEAST owns it

    2.1 years ago
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    I wish simpleplanes uses more of a hitscan projectile combo for the guns so no matter how fast the bullet is it will hit the target no matter what aslong as it reaches it

    2.1 years ago