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Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by brk on Sunday February 12, 2023 @06:10PM (#34768173)
Keep in mind US pilots are frequently flying training missions against targets we create just to have something to engage with. Shooting down these balloons does not necessarily need to be a net cost increase.
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Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by panarky on Sunday February 12, 2023 @06:31PM (#34768338)
Is it effective practice to shoot targets that don't camouflage, don't maneuver, don't evade, don't shoot back?
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Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by rolenthedeep on Sunday February 12, 2023 @06:38PM (#34768392)
It's the aerial equivalent of a shooting range.

Does firing a gun at a static target teach you anything about shooting?

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Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by gnad_sucks on Sunday February 12, 2023 @08:16PM (#34769019)
> Is it effective practice to shoot targets that don't camouflage, don't maneuver, don't evade, don't shoot back?

You mean, like balloons?

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Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by mastax on Sunday February 12, 2023 @08:17PM (#34769032)
Still have to take off, navigate, talk to ATC, talk to wingman, talk to AWACS, send/receive target data, maneuver, sensor lock, fire, maneuver... Not exactly a top gun mission, but good practice.
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Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by phkahler on Sunday February 12, 2023 @08:21PM (#34769057)
Just book it as a training exercise ;-)
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