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Master and Commander
Posts: 1890
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
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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. |
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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?
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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. |
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