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Old 23rd Jan 2023, 08:15
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Not_a_boffin
 
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
What is more important I think is the addition of another 24 CAMM (SeaCeptor) missiles as well

This is starting to be in the same league as the Arleigh Burke Flight III which have 96 cells
Counting VLS cells is only one measure. You can have all the cells in the world, but they're not much good if other system limitations prevent their use.....

Not that I'm defending the paltry 12 on T31 btw - but that's what happens in a cost-capped procurement.
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