We always briefed SeaDart with a threat range of 38nm based on it's performance envelope - surely it should be on it's last legs outside of that with little chance of a hit?
I read that during Range/Sea Trials a SeaDart took out a 4.5" shell fired from another ship - now that is impressive.
We also considered the RN a bigger threat to us than the Soviets when on DS.
Type 42 (Batch 3) was the best in the inventory and looked the part - also hosted the best cocktail parties with it's massive quarterdeck