| Soviet laser pistol | |
|---|---|
| Type | Laser |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Production history | |
| Designer |
V. S. Sulakvelidze (project leader), B. N. Duvanov, A. V. Simonov, L. I. Avakyants, V. V. Gorev[1] |
| Designed | 1984 |
| Variants | Revolver |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 180mm |
|
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| Cartridge | Pyrotechnic flashbulb |
| Effective firing range | 20 meters |
| Feed system | 8-round box magazine |
The Soviet laser pistol was a prototype weapon designed for cosmonauts. The weapon was magazine fed and used pyrotechnic flashbulb technology to project its beam.[2][3] Another example was a Laser revolver.[4] The weapons were meant to disable opponents by burning through their space suit and for disabling optical sensors on enemy spacecraft.[4]
References[]
- ↑ Углов, В. И. "Лазерный пистолет с пиротехнической лампой-вспышкой". Единая коллекция цифровых образовательных ресурсов. ФГАУ ГНИИ ИТТ "Информика". http://files.school-collection.edu.ru/dlrstore/1a5fae77-ad2e-42ba-9731-dd961cde8bf9/PistoletLazernyjPirotehnicheskojLampojVspysh-opis.htm. Retrieved 22-Mar-2010. (Russian)
- ↑ "67. Углов В. И. Лазерный пистолет с пиротехнической лампой-вспышкой". Памятники науки и техники в музеях России. М.: Наука. 2005. p. 158. ISBN 5-02-033524-Х. (Russian)
- ↑ Углов, Валентин (2007). "Уникальные экспонаты музея военной академии РВСН имени Петра Великого. Памятники науки и техники". М.: Региональная общественная организация «Академия русской символики «МАРС». http://www.geraldika.org/06_2007_10.htm. Retrieved 22-Mar-2010. (Russian)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Дуванов, Борис; Павлушенко, Михаил (1995). "Стреляющие светом". М.: Техника — молодёжи. pp. 18–19. http://zonawar.narod.ru/or1994-1998/or12_1995.html. (Russian)
See also[]
- TP-82 - cosmonauts' survival weapon
- List of Russian weaponry
- List of Russian inventions
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