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Can ESSM be launched from a Basic sea sparrow launcher
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Short answer: no, not directly.
The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) is too large and different to be launched from the basic RIM-7 Sea Sparrow launchers without significant modification. Here's why:
The original Sea Sparrow (RIM-7) was based on an air-to-air missile (the AIM-7 Sparrow) and adapted for shipboard use. Its launchers were relatively light and simple.
ESSM (RIM-162) is a much heavier, more powerful missile designed specifically for ship defense against more advanced threats. It's wider, longer, heavier, and has different thrust characteristics.
ESSM typically uses:
Mk 29 launchers (modified heavily from basic Sea Sparrow launchers),
Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) (quad-packed per cell), or
Mk 48 VLS.
The basic Sea Sparrow box launcher could potentially be modified or replaced to fire ESSM, but it cannot fire ESSM without changes — mainly because of size, weight, electrical, and command system differences.
Can ESSM block 2 be launched from a Basic sea sparrow launcher?The ESSM Block 2 (Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2) cannot be launched from the Basic Point Defense Missile System (BPDMS) launcher, also known as the Mk 132 Guided Missile Launching System or the basic Sea Sparrow launcher, without significant modifications. Here’s a detailed explanation based on available information:
Key Points:
BPDMS Launcher Characteristics:
The BPDMS, or Mk 132, is an older, trainable launcher designed for the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile. It is a lightweight, self-contained system typically holding eight missiles, used primarily for point defense on smaller naval vessels or ships with limited space.
It was developed for the original Sea Sparrow, which has a smaller diameter (8 inches) and less advanced guidance compared to the ESSM. The system relies on semi-active radar homing (SARH) and requires shipboard illuminators for terminal guidance.
ESSM Block 2 Characteristics:The ESSM Block 2 is a modernized version of the RIM-162 ESSM, featuring a dual-mode X-band seeker (active and semi-active radar homing), enhanced maneuverability, and a more powerful rocket motor. It has a diameter of 10 inches and is designed for advanced threats, including supersonic anti-ship missiles.
Unlike the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, the ESSM Block 2 supports terminal engagement without shipboard illuminators due to its active radar homing capability, and it integrates with modern combat systems like Aegis and NATO Seasparrow systems.
Compatibility Issues:Physical Dimensions: The ESSM (both Block 1 and Block 2) is larger in diameter (10 inches vs. 8 inches for the RIM-7) and has different aerodynamic and structural requirements. The Mk 132 launcher’s missile canisters and loading mechanisms are tailored to the smaller RIM-7, making it physically incompatible with the ESSM without modifications.
Guidance and Control: The BPDMS relies on older fire control systems that may not support the ESSM Block 2’s advanced dual-mode seeker or its mid-course guidance capabilities, which require integration with modern combat management systems.
Launcher Design: The Mk 132 is a trainable, above-deck launcher, whereas the ESSM is primarily designed for vertical launch systems (VLS) like the Mk 41 VLS, Mk 48 VLS, Mk 56 VLS, or Mk 57 VLS, which can quad-pack ESSMs for greater capacity. The ESSM can also be fired from the Mk 29 Guided Missile Launching System, an evolved trainable launcher, but this is distinct from the BPDMS.
Upgrades for ESSM Block 2:The U.S. Navy and NATO allies have upgraded certain launchers to accommodate ESSM Block 2, but these efforts focus on the Mk 29 GMLS and VLS systems, not the BPDMS. For example, the Mk 132 is being refurbished at facilities like Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, to support ESSM Block 2 on specific ship classes (e.g., CVN, LHD, LHA), but this involves significant modifications to the launcher and integration with updated combat systems.
The Mk 29 GMLS, which evolved from the Mk 132, is explicitly cited as capable of firing ESSM Block 2 in U.S. Navy operations, as seen in combat exercises and deployments on carriers like USS Carl Vinson.
There is no evidence in the provided data or public sources that the basic BPDMS (Mk 132 without upgrades) can launch ESSM Block 2, as it lacks the necessary canister size, electronic interfaces, and software for the missile’s advanced features.
Practical Examples:Ships using the ESSM Block 2, such as the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigates or the Finnish Navy’s Pohjanmaa-class, integrate it with modern VLS systems (e.g., Mk 41) or upgraded Mk 29 launchers, not the BPDMS.
Historical tests and combat firings of ESSM (e.g., USS Mason in 2016) involved Mk 41 VLS or Mk 29 launchers, not the basic Mk 132.
Conclusion:The ESSM Block 2 is not compatible with the Basic Point Defense Missile System (BPDMS) launcher in its standard configuration due to differences in missile size, guidance systems, and launcher design. While the Mk 132 GMLS (used in BPDMS) is being upgraded in some cases to support ESSM Block 2, these upgrades are specific to certain ship classes and involve significant modifications, effectively transforming the launcher beyond its "basic" form.
The primary launch platforms for ESSM Block 2 remain the Mk 41 VLS, Mk 48 VLS, Mk 56 VLS, and Mk 29 GMLS. If you’re referring to a specific ship or context, please provide more details for a tailored analysis.
Fonte: Grok
