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History

Before the advent of VLS, the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile needed a surface ship launch platform. In the end, the Mk 143 Armoured Box Launcher was used operationally. However, on many concepts for the strike cruiser rack launchers similar to the Mk 144 Harpoon launcher are shown. This part is based on those images and artist impressions.

Used on

  • CGN-9 (Aegis conversion)
  • CSGN Mk 1

Affiliated systems

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Part description

The part is all above deck (bolt on) In the image, 5 views are shown: sideview, 30 degrees sideview, 45 degrees view, front and back. Off the side, 45 degree, front and back views, a top view is included.

See also