4 ms·

I've read most of this article so that I may bring you the money quote: "If you think hypersonic is fast, that’s nothing compared to the speed of light."

• ceejayoz 3y ago
  You have to use a lot of light to impart 2,000 pounds of explosive's worth of damage to a hardened bunker, though.
  • User23 3y ago
    How about to lobotomize a bare human head?
    • ceejayoz 3y ago
      From orbit? Surprisingly much. Atmosphere and distance mean dumping a lot of power into stuff in the way.
      • scheme271 3y ago
        People are also mostly water and that takes a lot of energy to heat up.
  • MobiusHorizons 3y ago
    If you read the article, the laser is for intercepting missiles mid flight even if they are maneuverable.