Don't believe in showy laser weapon tests!
Laser weapons are ineffective in actual combat!
Russian TV channel published an article by military experts on September 1st.
Military experts revealed the main problems of combat lasers.
In media interviews, former soldier Mikhail Petrov stated that he once served in the central organs of the Russian Federation Armed Forces.
In his view, the current active discussion about the development of laser weapons feels familiar.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the United States had already played this card within the framework of the "Star Wars" program,
by faking experiments, luring the Soviet Union into a costly arms race, and gaining concessions in nuclear weapons negotiations.
"I think that today's situation is somewhat similar to the past."
In some cases, lasers can shoot down drones, but there are some physical limitations.
If there is smoke, dust, fog or rain on the battlefield, the laser will not be able to shoot down anything."
At a certain distance, the beam will spread, which means that the power of the laser device needs to be doubled,
which is unrealistic, said a former military personnel.
"Yes, in tests, ideal conditions can be created, and focusing on one kilometer, it can shoot down, for example, a black-painted Chinese plastic drone.
But if the focus is adjusted to other distances, this cannot be done.
Similarly, if the drone manufacturer takes the most primitive reflective and heat-insulating measures, it also cannot succeed.
We and the Americans developed laser weapons in the 90s, but gave up soon.
Now they are conducting public tests again.
There is no doubt that developing laser weapons is a fortune for some people.
But this weapon violates the laws of physics.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842021146626251/
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