High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System (HELLADS)
Abstract
Building upon the achievements of the High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System (HELLADS) development program budgeted in DARPA PE 0602702E, Project TT-06, the goal of the HELLADS program is to develop a high-energy laser weapon system with an order of magnitude reduction in weight compared to existing laser systems. HELLADS will enable high-energy lasers (HELs) to be integrated onto tactical aircraft and will significantly increase engagement ranges compared to ground-based systems, enable high precision/low collateral damage, and rapid engagement of fleeting targets for both offensive and defensive missions. With the assistance of the U.S. Air Force, the HELLADS program will pursue the necessary analysis, coordination, and design activity for a prototype laser weapon system incorporating the HELLADS laser system into a test aircraft. DARPA will explore reductions in beam control and other subsystems that are required for the practical integration of a laser weapon into existing tactical platforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 74cbfdd502b998f3cc4a8c18dbfd7c6e