With CAMM, the seeker goes active immediately after launch as it's shorter range system. With ESSM and Standard, uplink is the way to go. You only need terminal guidance near the end with illuminators (on semi-active versions). Even with active versions, the missile will only go pitbull at...
I noticed they got rid of the X-Band illuminators. I saw they purchased SM-2 Block IIIC, which are active seekers, but can use the semi-active as a backup. This is the same as ESSM Block II. I know the uplink is provided by the SPY-7. Looks like fire-control and radar are going to be merged.
The feed horn on the CEROS is for the CWI and yes it's Kevlar the wires. It doesn't really affect the radar performance. That being said, I've had to replace a couple of those now and it's a pain in the a**. The CWI was an afterthought for Saab as they never intended it to do missile...
Sacrificing ASW? The Type 26 was designed as an ASW Frigate by the British as it's primary function. Yes we are putting more above-water warfare systems on it but the CSC will still have an HMS and a TAS plus the Cyclone and possibly AUVs/ROVs. This makes them as good or even more capable...
We probably still have the Mk 41 cells still kicking around in storage from the 280's. They would just need new controllers and interface to the new FCS.
Hey Underway,
I saw this at work a few months ago. It is great to see this in the public realm. Curious is Sea Ceptor sharing the Mk 41 Launchers (I know like ESSM, they can be quad-packed) or are they using their own VLS? 24 Tomahawks or SM-2's, 16 ESSM, and 16 Sea Ceptor is a hell of a...
I foresee the return of the Standard Missiles(SM-2 or SM-6. Probably not SM-3). The no Phalanx option feels like a bad idea (reaction time, minimum engagement range, etc). Perhaps get SeaRAM(Phalanx with RAM missiles) instead of Phalanx for CIWS. Are they planning on having some smaller...
I know that it is active homing, but can do semi-active as well. The reason it can do both is because of ECM systems. A lot harder to jam a CWI. It's an RF hose. You would need REALLY powerful ECM to jam it.
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