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Why the Royal Navy passed on the pepperbox launcher

The multipurpose launcher did not match the Royal Navy's preferred system.

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Question

Why did the Royal Navy not adopt the multipurpose pepperbox missile launcher?

Short answer

It did not suit the system the Royal Navy wanted; no more specific reason is given.

Notes

The pepperbox launcher did not suit the system the Royal Navy wanted. Its ability to launch different weapons did not secure adoption. No particular engineering defect or detailed procurement objection is identified.