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Old 22nd Oct 2021, 17:12
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Likewise the carrier with multiple ASW helicopters is an effective counter, as they can put their dipping sonar below the thermal layer, and support operations around the clock. The Sea Kings also did surface search (both visually, and with radar) and SAR as well, As for the capacity aboard the carriers - we deployed pretty much evert single Sea Harrier in existence. ASW was their day to day NATO role.

Submarines on both sides also collected intelligence and landed special forces.

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