New F-35 Engines Could Power Laser Weapons
Engine modifications are in the pipeline for the F-35, the newest, stealthiest fighter in the U.S. arsenal. According to Aviation Weekly, The new Pratt and Whitney engine would allow greater range, lower fuel consumption and the power needed to carry directed energy weapons. Presumably this would mean air-to-air and air-to-ground laser weapons. While this mod … More New F-35 Engines Could Power Laser Weapons