I found more info on this laser via the Zhuhai Airshow app that allows for a virtual indoor tour. Apparently it is called the OW5 Laser Weapon System.
And an old friend has made a reappearance.
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I found more info on this laser via the Zhuhai Airshow app that allows for a virtual indoor tour. Apparently it is called the OW5 Laser Weapon System.
And an old friend has made a reappearance.
Eh, yet another laser weapon system? The CY-30 "laser explosive ordinance disposal" vehicle.
It uses the same chassis as the LW-30. Probably produced by CASIC as well.
Interesting article from two years ago that somehow went under my radar. Considering that the original article was posted on the official Norinco Wechat I think it is pretty credible.
As per a segment of the article, a truck mounted laser provided drone-defense security at the 2019 National Parade. According to the descriptions, it could not only intercept low flying drones but also air to surface missiles and guided bombs. It appears to be mounted on a chassis similar to that of the OW5 showcased at Zhuhai Airshow 2021. Could the OW5 be a related development or further evolution of this design?
One other interesting tidbit is that the same team also provided security at the 2015 National Parade.
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Laser ordinance destruction tool in service with the PLA.
