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Harpoon Missiles on Boats
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Thomas Courtien
Posted 2018-07-12 3:25 PM (#89644)
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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)
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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)


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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)
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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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