Dawes Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 "Either system or standalone" is mentioned. Does "standalone" mean a single launcher by itself or a type of configuration? https://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/Press Release - Netherlands 23-27 CN.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 42 minutes ago, Dawes said: "Either system or standalone" is mentioned. Does "standalone" mean a single launcher by itself or a type of configuration? https://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/Press Release - Netherlands 23-27 CN.pdf That is an interesting question. The smaller Mk. 41 VLS module is a 8-cell launcher. Perhaps the "standalone" means a module without ancillary equipment, but I do not know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 20 hours ago, Dawes said: "Either system or standalone" is mentioned. Does "standalone" mean a single launcher by itself or a type of configuration? https://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/Press Release - Netherlands 23-27 CN.pdf The mk41 by definition is a eight cell launcher; it comes as a single unit with all eight cells venting their exhaust through a common linear vent down the middle of the unit. Individual cells cannot function alone. I'm not sure what they mean, but I suspect it has something to do with combat system integration. Edited June 3 by Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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