October 26, 201213 yr Looks like the Boeing folks have a new cruise missile up their sleeves...no, not literally https://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/10/25/boeing-successfully-tests-microwave-missile-that-takes-out-electronic-targets/
October 26, 201213 yr Beep boop boop beep beep boop boop beep. 1001001110110010010. And as a proud nav, all I can say about this post is...f*cking EWOs!
October 26, 201213 yr Kudos to Boeing on the artist's rendition. I'm pretty sure I dodged those buldings in the Tweet sim in UPT.
October 26, 201213 yr The missile, known as CHAMP (Counter-electronics High-powered Advanced Missile Project), fired a burst of High Powered Microwaves at the building, successfully knocking out the electronic systems and computers, and even taking out the television cameras recording the test. However, the Hot Pockets in the break room still had a cold center and tongue melting hot outer core.
October 26, 201213 yr Looks like it'll fit on a fighter, why are EWs rejoicing? What if you're an EWO that flies fighters? Sounds like a double win to me.
October 26, 201213 yr What if you're an EWO that flies in the backseat of fighters? Sounds like a double win to me. FIFY
October 26, 201213 yr What if there were such a thing as an EWO that rides in the backseat of fighters? Sounds like a double win to me. FIFY
October 26, 201213 yr EWO, WSO, nav, what's the difference? I think they make radio calls as well so the pilot can concentrate on flying that non single-seat aircraft.
October 26, 201213 yr Well, all the Taliban I've killed would argue I do more than just ride in the backseat. To be fair, killing assholes is my primary job, EWO is is more of a hobby. Minus the eating boogers of course. I just wish Boeing could create a weapon that makes more of a boom and less of this weak new age tech BS. What happened to the MOAB?
October 26, 201213 yr Author Actual video of the test from inside the test structure. A CD drive literally throws up a CD. I promise: no rickrolls https://www.boeing.com/Features/2012/10/bds_champ_10_22_12.html?goback=.gde_3665454_member_178473235 For those wondering why/how the camera survived, it was in a Faraday cage BQZip01 casts a magic spell of knowledge (+7 nerdiness) Rainmain uses the cloak of ignorance (+9 stupidity). Knowledge is useless on Rainman
October 26, 201213 yr Never mind. Forget I said anything about being an EWO. I have no idea what he's talking about.
October 26, 201213 yr Author Never mind. Forget I said anything about being an EWO. I have no idea what he's talking about. Turn in your issued D-20 dice...
October 26, 201213 yr Actual video of the test from inside the test structure. A CD drive literally throws up a CD. I promise: no rickrolls https://www.boeing.co...ember_178473235 That'll be rather useful for those enemy bunkers made out of plywood. (I didn't have sound, so maybe they said something about the test site?)
October 26, 201213 yr Knowledge is useless on Rainman Book knowledge is a killer. Everyone knows that.
October 27, 201213 yr Actual video of the test from inside the test structure. A CD drive literally throws up a CD. I promise: no rickrolls https://www.boeing.co...ember_178473235 For those wondering why/how the camera survived, it was in a Faraday cage BQZip01 casts a magic spell of knowledge (+7 nerdiness) Rainmain uses the cloak of ignorance (+9 stupidity). Knowledge is useless on Rainman Oh good, a weapon that can be defeated by sheet metal. Sure hope our enemies don't figure out how to build with that.
October 27, 201213 yr Author Oh good, a weapon that can be defeated by sheet metal. Sure hope our enemies don't figure out how to build with that. another "self smart" individual... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage
October 27, 201213 yr another "self smart" individual... https://en.wikipedia....ki/Faraday_cage Oh, sorry...not sheet metal, chicken wire.
October 27, 201213 yr Actual video of the test from inside the test structure. A CD drive literally throws up a CD. I promise: no rickrolls https://www.boeing.com/Features/2012/10/bds_champ_10_22_12.html?goback=.gde_3665454_member_178473235 For those wondering why/how the camera survived, it was in a Faraday cage BQZip01 casts a magic spell of knowledge (+7 nerdiness) Rainmain uses the cloak of ignorance (+9 stupidity). Knowledge is useless on Rainman Are you playing dungeons and dragons here? Flog yourself appropriately.
October 28, 201213 yr "In all, seven targets were hit using CHAMP’s high power microwaves in the one-hour test that degraded and defeated the electronics inside the test buildings." Or just re-commission ENRON to manage their electric grid. "James Dodd, vice president of Advanced Boeing Military Aircraft, part of Phantom Works said there is a real need for a weapon that can defeat a target and not cause harm to people and structures." Real need huh? This will be especially useful in Afghanistan...where there are so many electronics inside high rises
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