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Carrier AEW and Phantoms would move Falklands interception outward

A Falklands question adds carrier-based Hawkeyes and Phantoms to the British task force.

Air Defence E-2 Hawkeye F-4 Phantom II Falklands War Naval Aviation Royal Navy

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Question

What if Britain had carrier-based E-2 Hawkeyes and Phantoms in the Falklands?

Short answer

The Super Étendards could have been intercepted much farther away and before weapon release.

Notes

The Super Étendards could have been intercepted well before they launched their weapons. The main payoff would be detecting and engaging the attackers much farther from the fleet.