Since the last thread was closed before I could respond, I will make a new topic.
The Standard Missile has a secondary anti-surface capability. Against ships that are packed with munitions, like the Sovremenny, it is deadly. It is armed with a 137 lb high explosive warhead. This can wreck havoc on the Sovs's electronics and spread fire to her volatile missiles.
The Standard Missile is one of the most reliable in the Navy's inventory. Used against missiles, aircraft and ships, it first came into the fleet more than a decade ago.
Operation Praying Mantis in the late 80's, the Standard missile was use to sink several Iranian navy warships.
The Standard Missile has a secondary anti-surface capability. Against ships that are packed with munitions, like the Sovremenny, it is deadly. It is armed with a 137 lb high explosive warhead. This can wreck havoc on the Sovs's electronics and spread fire to her volatile missiles.
The Standard Missile is one of the most reliable in the Navy's inventory. Used against missiles, aircraft and ships, it first came into the fleet more than a decade ago.
Operation Praying Mantis in the late 80's, the Standard missile was use to sink several Iranian navy warships.