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NATO SEA SPARROW Missile |
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The NATO SEA SPARROW missile is a medium-range, rapid-reaction, surface-to-air radar-guided missile with a high-explosive warhead that provides the capability of destroying hostile aircraft and anti-ship missiles.
The missile has a cylindrical body with four wings at mid-body and four tail fins.
It is found aboard many U.S. and NATO surface warships.
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Launching of an NATO Sea Sparrow missile since a frigate of the Wielingen Class.
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Photograph © - BELGIAN. NAVY - http://www.mil.be/navycomp/ |
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