engineer and bab6
Sea Eagle was the latter anti-ship missile used by the mighty Buccaneer. Engineer is correct to mention Sea Eagle's predecessor, Martel. There were two versions: the TV and the AR(anti-radar). TV was launched at about 10-15nm at around 50ft, and went on to impact the target under control of the navigator using his TV monitor and 'joystick'. AR was also launched at about 50ft, against an emitting radar target, at a range of about 20nm - after launch, the telegraph pole climbed to some 15k feet, and then drove itself into the radar kit. Very accurate. Two of mine were DH's, but then I was only the front-seater, having little to do other than keep us out of the oggin. In its day, an effective piece of kit.
Last edited by jindabyne; 16th Sep 2006 at 17:09.