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Seacat (missile)
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Seacat is a British short-range surface-to-air missile system intended to replace the ubiquitous Bofors 40 mm gun aboard warships of all sizes. It was the world's first operational shipboard point-def
A Seacat missile being fired from the Netherlands frigate HNLMS Evertsen
A Seacat missile being fired from the Netherlands frigate HNLMS Evertsen
GWS-20 Seacat launcher aboard HMS Cavalier
GWS-20 Seacat launcher aboard HMS Cavalier
Seacat launcher and GWS-22 director on HMNZS Wellington, a Leander-class frigate. The orange dome houses the antenna for transmitting commands to the
Seacat launcher and GWS-22 director on HMNZS Wellington, a Leander-class frigate. The orange dome houses the antenna for transmitting commands to the missile
Tigercat three-missile launcher, with inert training round (right) and transit covers in place
Tigercat three-missile launcher, with inert training round (right) and transit covers in place
Rapier (missile)
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Rapier is a surface-to-air missile developed for the British Army to replace their towed Bofors 40/L70 anti-aircraft guns. The system is unusual as it uses a manual optical guidance system, sending gu
Seacat (missile)
…and Tigercat would both see notable success on the export market. While Tigercat only saw relatively brief service in Britain before being replaced by Rapier, other users would continue to use it into the 1990's. Seacat would see adoption by over a dozen navies before being gradually replaced by more modern…
A Swiss Air Force Rapier SAM installation with the detached generator set sited approximately 20 metres from the launcher. Fuel is being supplied to t
A Swiss Air Force Rapier SAM installation with the detached generator set sited approximately 20 metres from the launcher. Fuel is being supplied to the generator from one of the three jerrycans grouped adjacent to it (one in use and two spare).
A Rapier FSC Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) system at Blackheath, London on 2 May 2012
A Rapier FSC Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) system at Blackheath, London on 2 May 2012
A Republic of Singapore Air Force Rapier SAM system
A Republic of Singapore Air Force Rapier SAM system
Blindfire radar unit
Blindfire radar unit