AC-130 High Energy Laser (HEL)
Abstract
This is a DoD directed effort initiated in FY 2018. This project includes risk reduction efforts to help accelerate development and operational demonstration of an electric laser with a rechargeable magazine on an AC-130. Activities covered by this funding include modeling, simulation, testing subsystems, and coordination with industry to support a subsequent SOCOM HEL development program. Success for the subsequent program will be realized by integrating an HEL capability into the AC-130 Precision Strike Package (PSP). The subsequent program will provide special operations forces with a materiel solution capable of addressing current warfighter gaps, resulting in an immediate impact to operations by providing a high precision, low collateral damage, non-kinetic strike option.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- ccec5f8d762b7346aee88fbbf1a1528b