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A proposed anti-radiation role for Sea Dart

An aircraft-launched Sea Dart adaptation is rejected in a brief comparison with the US Standard ARM concept.

Question

Could Sea Dart have become an effective aircraft-launched anti-radiation missile?

Short answer

No; Sea Dart was not considered a good basis for that role.

Notes

The proposal is to adapt Sea Dart for an aircraft carrying out suppression of enemy air defences, following the American Standard ARM example. The response rejects Sea Dart as a suitable choice without explaining a specific technical obstacle.