GWS-26 Sea Wolf
Vertically Launched Sea Wolf
Overview
GWS-26 Sea Wolf
Vertically Launched Sea Wolf missile seen upon launch.
Source: Royal Navy -
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Chile
Malaysia
Brunei
System composition
VL Sea Wolf missile
Sea Wolf missile with additional booster section. This missile is launched vertically and pointed into the target's direction using thrust vectoring. A Block 2 version of this missile was introduced in 2005. This uses some newer electronic components also used in ASRAAM missile.
Vertical launch system
The GWS-26 Sea Wolf uses a 32-cell vertical launch system in UK service. Some ships built for export sales feature a 16-cell launcher.
Type 911 tracker
The Type 911 fire control radar has a both an I-band and K-band radar. There also is a TV camera, which was updated to IR over time. When introduced in 1989 the F2420 fire control computer was used, which was replaced by more modern electronics in the 2008 mid life update.
Details
Media
GWS-26 Sea Wolf
Vertically Launched Sea Wolf missile seen upon launch.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
GWS-26 Sea Wolf
Vertically Launched Sea Wolf missile seen upon launch
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
GWS-26 Sea Wolf
Vertically Launched Sea Wolf in its launch cannister. Cut away model on display in a museum
Source: Kev Slade
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Platforms
(note: incomplete list)
Lekiu class
The Malaysian Lekiu class frigate is fitted with a 16-cell VLS for the Sea Wolf missile.
Related articles
GWS-25 Sea Wolf
The Vertical Launch Sea Wolf is a further development of the GWS-25 Sea Wolf, which used a more conventional sextuple launcher.