Wait, lasers can counter missiles. How about plain old naval gunfire? 2000 pounds, how much energy to melt all that, or at least enough to make it non-effective?
Yes! I'm working on a follow up on the feasibility of throwing enough metal at a laser system. It looks like it can work. Though the munitions need to be solid metal since any explosives on board can be destroyed pretty quickly.
Wait, lasers can counter missiles. How about plain old naval gunfire? 2000 pounds, how much energy to melt all that, or at least enough to make it non-effective?
Dare I hope for a return of the battleships?
Yes! I'm working on a follow up on the feasibility of throwing enough metal at a laser system. It looks like it can work. Though the munitions need to be solid metal since any explosives on board can be destroyed pretty quickly.
Right, not explosives, just metal. Bring back 16" full broadside salvos!