Thermal protection further limits container missiles

Do containerized missile systems require thermal protection to survive launches?

Yes; insulation and launch protection consume more space, while cold-launch methods such as Sea Ceptor add their own mechanisms.

Containerized launchers need thermal protection. That requirement further constrains the missiles and equipment that fit inside. Sea Ceptor's cold-launch approach is offered as a possible way to ease the problem. Its additional machinery would consume container space too, leaving another trade-off.