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Record 1 2004-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lasers and Masers
  • Advanced Technology Weapons
CONT

MTHEL uses directed energy(laser beam) to intercept aerial targets such as rockets, missiles, artillery shells and other aerial threats. The target destruction is achieved by projecting a highly focused, high-power laser beam, delivered by a chemical laser, with enough energy to affect the target, and explode it in midair.

CONT

MTHEL is a development of the mobile version of the Tactical High Energy Laser(THEL) testbed weapon, developed by Northrop Grumman under a US Army contract. The program is expected to provide a completed prototype by 2007.

Key term(s)
  • mobile tactical high-energy laser

French

Domaine(s)
  • Masers et lasers
  • Armes de haute technicité

Spanish

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