INteresting non-lethal weapon

[shawndavid]

I heard about this a few years back. They were calling it a large microwave, but it's actually smaller than microwaves working on the same premise.

When I first read of it back then there were human rights issues brought up. I think it's great - thoughts?

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=2708856&page=1

 

[thrawn]

I believe a more accurate phrase was less-lethal, not non-lethal. You and I both wear glasses, sometimes contacts for me. I wouldn't want to be around one while it is being used. Also, reflecting off of water, the ground and buildings focuses the beam. But it is better than getting a clip unloaded on my ass so I say go for it.

 

[ZRH]

It also is worse legally than actually shooting people dead in crowd control situations. It's not effective for most military applications. It does sound cool though, and it feels good, so congress will spend money on it.

It's also been around since 1996~

Edit: It's also made by Raytheon. Like the only company I have a major position in. Mostly for the missle arm though. Omgz monies.

 

[Floptical]

I always prefer old faithfull. If you get an angry crowd just introduce them to a C-130 gunship. Problem solved.

 

[Atan Nolme]

I always prefer old faithfull. If you get an angry crowd just introduce them to a C-130 gunship. Problem solved.

AC-130H Spectre gunship ftw.

 

[kiwi]

KNYTE: Yeah, they don't use these except in extreme riot situations. Imagine having your body heat up from inside out to the point that it's excrutiatingly painful and the only thing you can do to about it is run away from the source. They're great at dispersing crowds.

 

[shawndavid]

I always prefer old faithfull. If you get an angry crowd just introduce them to a C-130 gunship. Problem solved.

I can't say that your methods are ineffective they're just a little beyond Tony Snow explaining how they happened...

 

[JAXvillain]

what ever happened to good old water cannons? obviously WAY cheaper and every bit as effective if not more so

 

[ruthless]

the mitary has all sorts of interesting weapons at there disposal, its interesting, but theres always the possibility of them being caputured and used on us. and the availability. how long will it take these vehicles to reach the desination, and how long does a typical siutaion where they're needed last?

 

[thrawn]

what ever happened to good old water cannons? obviously WAY cheaper and every bit as effective if not more so

If you lived in the desert and someone started hosing people down, what would be your first reaction?

 

[ruthless]

If you lived in the desert and someone started hosing people down, what would be your first reaction?

id run so i didnt get mud on my shoes!

 

[JAXvillain]

If you lived in the desert and someone started hosing people down, what would be your first reaction?

a water cannon will knock your ass a good 10ft back...no one voluntarily steps in the path

 

[ruthless]

a water cannon will knock your ass a good 10ft back...no one voluntarily steps in the path

id never under-estimate desperation.

 

[shawndavid]

And are they to equip all Hummers with 1,000 gallon water tanks?

They accelerate and corner like Nell Carter in house slippers already.

 

[JAXvillain]

And are they to equip all Hummers with 1,000 gallon water tanks?

They accelerate and corner like Nell Carter in house slippers already.

they use something akin to a firetruck

 

[thrawn]

a water cannon will knock your ass a good 10ft back...no one voluntarily steps in the path

At what range will something like that knock you back ten feet?

 

[Ryokurin]

I figured they would use sound first. I even saw it on the Discovery channel a few years back. http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,68732,00.html

Then again with the sound its only painful if you are within a couple of hundred feet with the millimeter waves you can probably keep them back a few thousand.

 

[Ryokurin]

a water cannon will knock your ass a good 10ft back...no one voluntarily steps in the path

The problem is it tends to drown people. or at least break ribs after getting hit with the blast.

 

[JAXvillain]

At what range will something like that knock you back ten feet?

there's a good read on them here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_cannon
here's a vid where someone gets nailed and tossed...they look to be a good 30ft away at least
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ahr7_PdeLhg

 

[thrawn]

there's a good read on them here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_cannon
here's a vid where someone gets nailed and tossed...they look to be a good 30ft away at least
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ahr7_PdeLhg

I've already read the wiki page. A hundred feet away and you're taking a cool shower.