Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Where a missile-armed SR.N6 could matter

A light hovercraft concept points toward amphibious support and contested northern-European littorals.

Baltic SeaFalklands WarHovercraftLittoral WarfareRoyal Marines
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Question

Where could a British light attack craft based on the SR.N6 hovercraft have been used?

Short answer

Its most plausible roles are supporting Royal Marines in the Falklands and operating in northern-European and Baltic littorals.

Notes

A light attack craft based on the SR.N6 would fit operations in the Falklands and northern Europe rather than open-ocean fleet combat. It would support Royal Marines and manoeuvre in Baltic littorals. This geographic niche explains why the craft is not a substitute for major warships.