Boeing release video of the C-130 tactical laser

[RichC]

Imagine you are driving down a dirt track in your toyota hilux in a sandy country when your bonnet and engine start to catch fire and melt...

http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/ic/ ... index.html

I assume this aircraft will only be used in defeating vehicles and not troops?
The AC-130 will still probably be around for a while as it has a very effective anti-personnel weapon system onboard for 'area' targets.