The Royal Navy's American-made Harpoon missiles are set to expire in 2018. Take part in our online community.HMS Sutherland fired four new Martlet missiles at a fast-moving speedboat off the Welsh coast to see whether the weapon could be launched from a ship as well as a helicopter.Martlet – also known as the Lightweight Multi-role Missile – was originally designed to be fired by Wildcat helicopters to take out small boats which posed a threat to the Fleet, alongside the heavier Sea Venom for dealing with larger warships.But recent incidents where both merchant and military shipping have been attacked by manned and unmanned surface and air systems armed with explosive devices, underlined the risks faced by Royal Navy units deployed in danger zones.The impressive result of this trial was achieved through the hard work and cooperation of a wide array of industry and defence partners and it was rewarding for Sutherland to have played such a key role in its success.All ships are armed with a series of machine-guns and Mini-guns (manually-operated Gatling guns) to fend off small craft, while some are also equipped with Phalanx automated guns which spew out a hail of bullets at incoming aircraft, missiles and threats on the surface.The Royal Navy wanted to add to those defences and turned to the new missile system, modifying it so a launcher could be fitted to the existing 30mm automatic gun.Just five months after the idea was mooted, the Plymouth-based frigate was off the Aberporth Range at the southern end of Cardigan Bay facing a fast inshore attack craft tearing across the water.After first proving that the gun could still fire accurately with the missile fitted – 120 rounds obliterated a large red ‘killer tomato’ target – and that the sensors behind Martlet could track its radio-controlled foe at ranges of up to five kilometres.Finally, four missiles were fired – one to test the effect of the Martlet ‘blasting off’ from its launcher on the gun mounting and the side of Sutherland (the missile accelerates to one and a half times the speed of sound in an instant), three packed with telemetry to measure the missile’s accuracy (ordinarily the weapon carries a 3kg warhead).All was recorded by high resolution cameras so the team from manufacturers Thales and military scientists could analyse the effects in minute detail.“The current defence against fast inshore attack craft, the 30mm gun, is highly effective for closer range engagements,” said Lieutenant Commander George Blakeman, HMS Sutherland’s Weapon Engineer Officer.“By adding the missile to the gun mount it is anticipated it will extend the reach of the ship’s defensive systems – key to successful defence against fast craft using swarm attack tactics.“The Fighting Clan has always had a reputation for being at the forefront of innovation and we were delighted to be chosen to support this trial.”The frigate’s Commanding Officer Commander Tom Weaver added: “The impressive result of this trial was achieved through the hard work and cooperation of a wide array of industry and defence partners and it was rewarding for Sutherland to have played such a key role in its success.”Malcolm McKenzie from the missile’s manufacturer Thales said: “The rapid integration of Lightweight Multi-Role Missile on to the 30mm gun demonstrates how Thales can quickly develop cost-effective high capability solutions to meet the evolving threats faced by our naval forces.“The success of the trial was a true team effort and delivery was only possible due to the outstanding contributions of HMS Sutherland crew.”This weekend, six teams from around the world will sail into the Solent to compete in the America’s Cup World Series 2016 – the world’s oldest international sporting trophy – supported by the Royal Navy.From divers to chefs, musicians to engineers, there’s a whole world of career options with the Royal Navy.
HMS Richmond (F-239) launches a Harpoon missile in the Atlantic. Our presence is key to achieving this.Ensuring the security of home and international waters is central to the stability and prosperity of Britain and the world economy.We work with our allies and partners to help cement the relationships that our nation depends on.Maintaining a state of readiness to protect the interests of Britain and our allies.Safeguarding the essential trade routes that Britain depends on for 95% of its economic activity.Our ability to overcome adverse conditions means we’re often the first to respond when disaster strikes.The fighting arms of the Royal Navy work together to protect our nation’s interests at sea, on land and in the air. Website admin will know that you reported it. This is because it uses a small turbojet for propulsion, whilst the Sea Venom is rocket powered. Website admin will know that you reported it. Website admin will know that you reported it.
Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. Especially if the ship is armed with a missile system that can out-range the Martlet. "It's also worth noting that, if a war did break out between 2018 and 2020, I'm sure the Navy would continue to use the Harpoons even if their planned retirement date had been exceeded.Join the Ars Orbital Transmission mailing list to get weekly updates delivered to your inbox. Here’s a comparison ASW MH-60R – 2 Torps or 2 DC’s or mix Merlin – 4 Torps or 4 DC’s or mix Not much of a contest there…and thats before we get to fuel, radars and sensors etc. Website admin will know that you reported it. Website admin will know that you reported it. Website admin will know that you reported it. Here are the Currently serving in the Royal Navy? if T31 as currentlyWhich Blackhawk though?….there are lots of different versions, with different weapons fit, and they’re not interchangeable. By the looks of it it needs a bracket to the mount, some wiring and inevitably some software mods so could be so cheap that its a no brainer.I’d love the DS-30 mounts to be fitted as standard with at least the conenction mounts for the Martlet too.The 40mm and 57mm are enclosed mounts, to attach a small number of Martlets would be expensive and fairly pointless particularly given the range of the 57mm.
The main mag will need to be altered to accommodate the munitions. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author.
Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. But even then with 57mm why would you bother? Website admin will know that you reported it. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author.
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