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Sea Dart

Quick Facts

Type
Missile
Introduced
1973
Era
Cold War
Calibre / Size
N/A
Role
Air defence
Notable Use
Type 42

Ships Using This Weapon

  • HMS Sheffield (D80)

Timeline

  • 1967 – Sea Dart missile system developed

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