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HMS Montrose off Taranto, Italy showing her weapon systems

HMS Montrose off Taranto, Italy showing her weapon systems


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HMS Montrose off Taranto, Italy showing her weapon systems

Pictured is the foc sle of HMS Montrose in convoy with other warships in the Mediterranean Sea off Taranto, Italy. Some of the weapon systems of the Type 23 Duke class frigate can be clearly seen.
At the bottom of the image the ships Harpoon anti ship missile launcher is shown. Upto 8 missiles can be carried by the ship, fired from a quad barrelled launcher, one on each side of the ship. Harpoon is effective to a range of approximately 92km (50nm). When launched it races towards its target at over 500mph or 50 metres per second.
Above this can be seen the many hatch covers of the vertical launch Sea Wolf missile launcher. Sea Wolf is a surface-to-air system designed to be effective against aircraft and other missiles. The missiles are carried in 4-tube cells forming a silo on the deck. Missiles are launched vertically by a booster motor to clear the ships super-structure and rapidly flipped onto their flight path by thrust vectoring for their journey to the target. The boost and vectoring stages then separate. Sea Wolf is powered by the Blackcap solid-fuel rocket to a maximum velocity of Mach 2 and can intercept targets in the range of 1km to 6km and 10 metres to 3000 metres in altitude.
Forward from the Sea Wolf system at the top of the picture HMS Montroses 4.5inch Mk8 gun. The primary purpose of the gun is Naval Gunfire Support, the provision of artillery bombardment against shore targets. In this role the gun is capable of firing a 21kg shell at 25 rounds per minute in excess of 22, 000m and can provide artillery support equivalent to three shore based batteries. The Mk 8 can also be used effectively against surface targets at sea as well as a limited anti-air capability

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Credit: Crown Copyright/MoD

Media ID 15226702

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Hms Montrose Missile Weapons Convoy Harpoon


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The print captures the majestic HMS Montrose off the coast of Taranto, Italy, proudly displaying her formidable weapon systems. As part of the Type 23 Duke class frigate, this vessel stands as a symbol of naval power and strength. At the bottom of the image, we can see the ship's Harpoon anti-ship missile launcher. With its quad-barreled design, it is capable of carrying up to eight missiles. These deadly projectiles can be launched with precision at targets up to 92 kilometers away, traveling at mind-boggling speeds exceeding 500 miles per hour. Moving upwards in the picture reveals an array of hatch covers belonging to the vertical launch Sea Wolf missile system. Designed for air defense purposes, this surface-to-air system ensures protection against aircraft and other incoming missiles. The four-tube cells form a silo on deck from which these powerful missiles are launched vertically before being rapidly redirected towards their intended targets. Dominating above all is HMS Montrose's 4.5-inch Mk8 gun positioned forward from the Sea Wolf system. This versatile artillery piece serves multiple roles; primarily providing Naval Gunfire Support by bombarding shore targets with its impressive range and rate of fire. Additionally, it possesses limited anti-air capabilities and can effectively engage surface targets at sea. This photograph showcases just a glimpse into the immense firepower possessed by HMS Montrose as she sails alongside fellow warships in convoy through Mediterranean waters off Taranto's picturesque coastline.

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