Behold The Soviet Laser Tank

Posted by on December 21st, 2010

The Soviet 1K17 laser tank used 66-pound synthetic ruby rods to produce lasers designed for blinding pilots and enemy weapons systems.  It doesn’t melt incoming missiles, but still, laser tank!

[Gizmodo]

2 Responses to “Behold The Soviet Laser Tank”

  1. Dereckc1 Says:

    I’ll take 7! A Laser Tank would be awesome!

  2. mcsween.david Says:

    How would I get that into the cinema to point at the screen and upset my fellow patrons?! It’s just impractical if you ask me.