Originally Posted by
Asturias56
about time - something with a bit more range would be nice but still - genuine step forward
I understand the Sky Sabre uses CAMM but the Italians are going with (the fatter 190mm v 166mm and longer 4.2m v 3.2m ) CAMM-ER, which has 60%+ greater range, for their army and air force equivalents.
Still its good to see the Rapier replacement arriving around the planned OSD. Only potential downside I can see is it ain't exactly helicopter portable as it is split over three MAN wheeled vehicles, at least two of which the basic unladen versions are beyond the capacity of even a CH-53.
PS. Can the title be changed? Skyguard was the radar responsible for Nick Taylor and Bob Iveson both being shot down over Goose Green.