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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:24:51 AM EDT
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Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, unveiled a new miniature laser-guided missile for Special Forces and infantry troops. Measuring just 17 inches long and 1.5 inches wide and weighing just 1.7 pounds, the projectile has a range of about 2 kilometers and is designed to be fired from existing rocket-propelled grenade launchers, such as the M203 and ELGM, Smith said. Smith wouldn’t say how much internal research and development funding the company spent on the project, but he said the effort has been underway for about three years. In May, Raytheon successfully tested two Pike munitions with dummy warheads at a private range in Texas, he said. The technology is compatible with any kind of properly coded laser designator, he said. “It sees the reflection of laser energy off the target,” he said. “It’s looking for that laser energy. As it hits its apogee and it starts coming downhill, it will see its laser spot … You don’t even have to start by lasing. You can launch it, just as long as you get the laser on it before it hits its apogee and starts coming down. For a long shot like that, you could probably lase 15 seconds after launch.” An M203 launcher beneath an M4 rifle would need to be modified to accept the round, Smith said. “The ones that are underneath the M4 carbines now, they can’t swing out far enough to slide it in,” he said. “It only sticks out so far. So they would have to modify that.” |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:27:08 AM EDT
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Quoted: Full Story http://defensetech.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pike-missile-model-600x400-490x327.jpg Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, unveiled a new miniature laser-guided missile for Special Forces and infantry troops. Measuring just 17 inches long and 1.5 inches wide and weighing just 1.7 pounds, the projectile has a range of about 2 kilometers and is designed to be fired from existing rocket-propelled grenade launchers, such as the M203 and ELGM, Smith said. Smith wouldn’t say how much internal research and development funding the company spent on the project, but he said the effort has been underway for about three years. In May, Raytheon successfully tested two Pike munitions with dummy warheads at a private range in Texas, he said. The technology is compatible with any kind of properly coded laser designator, he said. "It sees the reflection of laser energy off the target,” he said. "It’s looking for that laser energy. As it hits its apogee and it starts coming downhill, it will see its laser spot … You don’t even have to start by lasing. You can launch it, just as long as you get the laser on it before it hits its apogee and starts coming down. For a long shot like that, you could probably lase 15 seconds after launch.” An M203 launcher beneath an M4 rifle would need to be modified to accept the round, Smith said. "The ones that are underneath the M4 carbines now, they can’t swing out far enough to slide it in,” he said. "It only sticks out so far. So they would have to modify that.” |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:30:28 AM EDT
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Lol wut Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Full Story http://defensetech.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pike-missile-model-600x400-490x327.jpg Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, unveiled a new miniature laser-guided missile for Special Forces and infantry troops. Measuring just 17 inches long and 1.5 inches wide and weighing just 1.7 pounds, the projectile has a range of about 2 kilometers and is designed to be fired from existing rocket-propelled grenade launchers, such as the M203 and ELGM, Smith said. Smith wouldn’t say how much internal research and development funding the company spent on the project, but he said the effort has been underway for about three years. In May, Raytheon successfully tested two Pike munitions with dummy warheads at a private range in Texas, he said. The technology is compatible with any kind of properly coded laser designator, he said. "It sees the reflection of laser energy off the target,” he said. "It’s looking for that laser energy. As it hits its apogee and it starts coming downhill, it will see its laser spot … You don’t even have to start by lasing. You can launch it, just as long as you get the laser on it before it hits its apogee and starts coming down. For a long shot like that, you could probably lase 15 seconds after launch.” An M203 launcher beneath an M4 rifle would need to be modified to accept the round, Smith said. "The ones that are underneath the M4 carbines now, they can’t swing out far enough to slide it in,” he said. "It only sticks out so far. So they would have to modify that.” What? You didn't know 40mm grenades were rocket propelled? 
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:32:28 AM EDT
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I'll take it
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:33:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What? You didn't know 40mm grenades were rocket propelled? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Full Story http://defensetech.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pike-missile-model-600x400-490x327.jpg Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, unveiled a new miniature laser-guided missile for Special Forces and infantry troops. Measuring just 17 inches long and 1.5 inches wide and weighing just 1.7 pounds, the projectile has a range of about 2 kilometers and is designed to be fired from existing rocket-propelled grenade launchers, such as the M203 and ELGM, Smith said. Smith wouldn’t say how much internal research and development funding the company spent on the project, but he said the effort has been underway for about three years. In May, Raytheon successfully tested two Pike munitions with dummy warheads at a private range in Texas, he said. The technology is compatible with any kind of properly coded laser designator, he said. "It sees the reflection of laser energy off the target,” he said. "It’s looking for that laser energy. As it hits its apogee and it starts coming downhill, it will see its laser spot … You don’t even have to start by lasing. You can launch it, just as long as you get the laser on it before it hits its apogee and starts coming down. For a long shot like that, you could probably lase 15 seconds after launch.” An M203 launcher beneath an M4 rifle would need to be modified to accept the round, Smith said. "The ones that are underneath the M4 carbines now, they can’t swing out far enough to slide it in,” he said. "It only sticks out so far. So they would have to modify that.” What? You didn't know 40mm grenades were rocket propelled? |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:35:22 AM EDT
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If it's fired from the shoulder thing that goes up, wouldn't it burn the firer's face?
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:36:40 AM EDT
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How long for it hits regular infantry units?
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:47:57 AM EDT
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CCW?
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:51:15 AM EDT
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Quoted: Full Story Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, unveiled a new miniature laser-guided missile for Special Forces and infantry troops. ... Looks like Hillary's sex toy. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:51:45 AM EDT
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If it's fired from the shoulder thing that goes up, wouldn't it burn the firer's face? I imagine it would soft-launch through a weaker 40mm charge before the rocket motor ignites. Attaching a laser rangefinder did a lot for ordinary 40mm grenades; extending the effective range to HMG scale and keeping the platform seems like a winner even if it's niche. Then there's the possibility of modding the ignition system for use from a small UAV. The future of smallarms is bright, but most of it involves HE. Smart sights and CT ammo are all we civilians get. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:51:58 AM EDT
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WANT
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:52:54 AM EDT
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Ill take 2 dozen and a '07 Silverado mounting bracket...
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:53:23 AM EDT
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Looks like Hillary's sex toy. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Full Story http://defensetech.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pike-missile-model-600x400-490x327.jpg Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, unveiled a new miniature laser-guided missile for Special Forces and infantry troops. ... Looks like Hillary's sex toy. Nah, too small for that. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:53:48 AM EDT
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And they will probably cost $100,000 each.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:58:04 AM EDT
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How long for it hits regular infantry units? Depends on how long it's in the air... |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:02:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And they will probably cost $100,000 each. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:06:59 AM EDT
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Depends on how long it's in the air... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How long for it hits regular infantry units? Depends on how long it's in the air... 
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:12:26 AM EDT
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[Surveys scene in binoculars]
This calls for the ballistic dildo. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:18:26 AM EDT
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Depends on how long it's in the air... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How long for it hits regular infantry units? Depends on how long it's in the air... Holy crap, LOST IT 
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:23:39 AM EDT
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[Surveys scene in binoculars] This calls for the ballistic dildo. "Ass rammer" "Ass reamer" "Peperation-M" Come with your own. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:26:38 AM EDT
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mount a dozen of those on a drone. Game changa.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:28:17 AM EDT
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So cool. If I could restart my engineering career and just go anywhere, Raytheon would be at the top of the list. Elcan is a Raytheon subsidiary too. Their lineup of weapon optics is mind blowing.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:34:39 AM EDT
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Finally the Chuck Norris rocket launching dirtbike will be a reality...........................
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:36:41 AM EDT
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Sure a lot of "he said" in that article. Kind of painful to read.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:41:01 AM EDT
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mount a dozen of those on a drone. Game changa. Probably where it's really intended to be used .... |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:43:52 AM EDT
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In before the Chinese steal it.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:44:43 AM EDT
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Yet another piece of military hardware that will eventually end up being called "donkey dick".
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:45:04 AM EDT
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Let me know when they get even smaller, and the troops can carry 5 of them on a wrist-carried launcher, each arm.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:50:45 AM EDT
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The Green Weenie is real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:52:09 AM EDT
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It's a game changa.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:52:17 AM EDT
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So cool. If I could restart my engineering career and just go anywhere, Raytheon would be at the top of the list. Elcan is a Raytheon subsidiary too. Their lineup of weapon optics is mind blowing.  Have you ever met a Raytheon employee?
Big engineering companies like Raytheon have tiny pockets of brilliance separated by vast armies of warm bodies. Probability of finding that innovative pocket is low. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:52:21 AM EDT
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It's a game changa.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:54:25 AM EDT
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now all they need to do is make it nuke capable and send them to Klendathu...
we'll be at zegema beach by the weekend. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:54:59 AM EDT
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Probably where it's really intended to be used .... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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mount a dozen of those on a drone. Game changa. Probably where it's really intended to be used .... If this is the one I remember from a few years back, you're exactly right - it was designed for small lightweight drones. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:55:47 AM EDT
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Looks like Hillary's sex toy. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Full Story http://defensetech.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pike-missile-model-600x400-490x327.jpg Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, unveiled a new miniature laser-guided missile for Special Forces and infantry troops. ... Looks like Hillary's sex toy. Hilary has a snuke in her snizz? |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:57:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:58:34 AM EDT
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The Green Weenie is real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has always been real. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:00:01 AM EDT
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I'll take a case!
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:01:03 AM EDT
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Yet another piece of military hardware that will eventually end up being called "donkey dick". For real. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:01:17 AM EDT
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How long until we can see some laser-guided tear gas missiles landing on hippie parades?
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:03:00 AM EDT
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It's a real life "hammer industries ex-wife"
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:03:01 AM EDT
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If it's fired from the shoulder thing that goes up, wouldn't it burn the firer's face? Maybe use a low-flash booster to get it the first 50 feet or so. Hinge the 203 at the muzzle. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:03:03 AM EDT
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So cool. If I could restart my engineering career and just go anywhere, Raytheon would be at the top of the list. Elcan is a Raytheon subsidiary too. Their lineup of weapon optics is mind blowing. My brother-in-law just finished up his engineering degree last year and got on with Raytheon immediately, I swear all he talks about now is missiles. It's good though because he's excited about his work, can't say that I've ever felt that way. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:03:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:05:58 AM EDT
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Have you ever met a Raytheon employee?
Big engineering companies like Raytheon have tiny pockets of brilliance separated hindered by vast armies of warm bodies. Probability of finding that innovative pocket is low. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So cool. If I could restart my engineering career and just go anywhere, Raytheon would be at the top of the list. Elcan is a Raytheon subsidiary too. Their lineup of weapon optics is mind blowing. Have you ever met a Raytheon employee?
Big engineering companies like Raytheon have tiny pockets of brilliance separated hindered by vast armies of warm bodies. Probability of finding that innovative pocket is low. fixt |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:25:55 AM EDT
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Too small a warhead, in my opinion, for true Infantry use. Why didn't Raytheon just come out and say it is for drone use? Scared?
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:33:08 AM EDT
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It's a snuke!
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:41:01 AM EDT
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Meat Missile.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:50:32 AM EDT
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It's a snuke! Hah! Beat me to it! |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:56:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: [Surveys scene in binoculars] This calls for the ballistic dildo. My exact thoughts |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:56:40 AM EDT
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Other Weapon Tax Stamp?!
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