The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a U.S. ship-borne short-range anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapon system, primarily intended for defense against anti-ship missiles. The system was developed in the early 19
A Sea Sparrow launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
Mark 115 manned director, initially used to guide a Sea Sparrow to its target as a part of BPDMS.
USS O'Brien launches a Sea Sparrow missile, shown with its mid-wing still folded as it departs a NSSM Mark 29 launcher on November 5, 2003.
Two Mark 95 unmanned illumination radars used to guide a Sea Sparrow to its target.
USS Abraham Lincoln is the fifth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the United States Navy. It is the third Navy ship to have been named after the former president Abraham Lincoln. Its home port is NAS
RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
…RIM-7 Sea Sparrow A Sea Sparrow launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Type Surface-to-air missile Place of origin United States Service history In service 1976–present Production history Manufacturer Raytheon and General…
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
Abraham Carrier Battle group shortly before Operation Fiery Vigil, 1991
Abraham Lincoln returning to port carrying the Mission Accomplished banner, 2 May 2003
A mock-up of the fictional F/A-37 Talon aboard Abraham Lincoln during production of the film Stealth, 2004