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Sea Slug against General Belgrano

Sea Slug could likely mission-kill Belgrano by wrecking her upperworks, but another weapon would probably be needed to sink her.

Anti-Ship MissilesARA General BelgranoFalklands WarSeaslug Missile
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Question

How effective would Sea Slug have been in anti-surface mode against General Belgrano?

Short answer

It could probably immobilize and mission-kill the cruiser, but would be unlikely to sink her without a follow-up missile or torpedo.

Notes

The missile's proximity fuse, continuous-rod warhead, and large explosive charge could damage sensors, weapons, and exposed structure. The panel doubts that this would reliably produce lethal damage below the waterline. Sea Slug could therefore leave the cruiser unable to fight without sinking her. An Exocet or torpedo would remain the likely finishing weapon after that mission kill.