Harpoon Missiles on Boats

Thomas Courtien	Posted 2018-07-12 3:25 PM (#89644)
Master and Commander Posts: 1889 Location: Patterson, New York	Subject: Harpoon Missiles on Boats Maybe what is old is new again; or, is this just a cover story to test some new weapon? http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22106/u-s-navy-sub-to-fire-harpoon-anti-ship-missile-years-after-they-left-the-force
rover177	Posted 2018-07-14 2:31 PM (#89664 - in reply to #89644)
Master and Commander Posts: 1576 Location: Wollongong, NSW	Subject: RE: Harpoon Missiles on Boats It is an easy way to cause activity over the horizon. Standard rack fit; sea-skimming, firing submarine has very little exposure. Nothing parabolic to give a localization area.
Bob T	Posted 2018-07-18 7:38 PM (#89689 - in reply to #89644)
Senior Crew Posts: 233	Subject: RE: Harpoon Missiles on Boats Wondering if it requires the installation of a bunch of fire control gear in the boat. Or maybe a "Find the Bad Guys" module in the missile?
rover177	Posted 2018-07-19 1:46 PM (#89698 - in reply to #89644)
Master and Commander Posts: 1576 Location: Wollongong, NSW	Subject: RE: Harpoon Missiles on Boats Existing fire control and sonar systems are more than adequate - proven by firings three decades ago; boats capable of targeting the Mk 48 torpedo could target sub-harpoon.