Sure. But as mentioned above, power levels and beam frequencies may vary by application. In fact, service members often use high-power combustion lasers. From our example above, (helicopter pilot pointing to where the enemy is) the burn laser designator is often used to output power. The 1000mW 980nm IR laser is not only a combustion laser, but a great military tool. Pilots can see these high-power beams from long distances using the vision equipment they use. This makes lit lasers more visible than unlit ones, even when driving at night.
What is the color of the visible beam used for military purposes?
We've seen how to use invisible or infrared green laser pointer, but what about visible colors like 532nm green? The short answer is yes. Use visible colors like green, red, blue, or even violet/purple. The most common visible colors are green and red for several key reasons.
First, a green laser of the same power is 5 to 7 times brighter than other colors. So you get higher visibility at the same power level and lower power consumption. This gives people on the ground more time to use the laser after a single charge. This is essential for completing tasks or exercises. The 200mW green laser beam is 5 times brighter than the 200mW red beam and 7 times brighter than the 200mW purple laser. This is what the military considers when choosing the right model for any actual training or exercise.
Which military-grade laser is best?
You should choose the laser to buy based on your application, not the individual specs you see on the high power laser pointer spec sheet. Answer a few simple questions:
1) Do you need the laser to work day, night or both?
2) Looking for popularity?
3) Do you want a burning laser?
4) What is an application? Does a presentation require low power, while something like lighting a match requires high power output?
5) Does the laser I am considering have a warranty?
6) Can I get help and support if needed?
