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Beam Control Used In Advanced Tactical Laser Test;

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Monday, August 18th, 2008

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First Time Entire ATL System Is Tested: Boeing The entire Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) was tested for the first time, The Boeing Co. [BA] announced. The ATL, mounted on its C-130H aircraft, completed the test on the ground at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The high-energy chemical laser was fired through a beam control system, passing through a rotating turret mounted on the C-130H belly. Completing the test marked another milestone in the advanced concept technology demonstration program, Boeing stated.…

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