In a random search i've found this patent from 1991 online, which describes an upgrade to Mk45 5-inch guns with two full 21-cell RAM pods mounted somehow on the side of the turret. The sketch in there (available with login) looks... sci-fi to say the least.
Has this ever actually been considered by the USN or potential other Mk45 / RAM users?
Are there any other similar "alternative" RAM mounting concepts except of course the full launcher and SeaRAM?
Has this ever actually been considered by the USN or potential other Mk45 / RAM users?
Are there any other similar "alternative" RAM mounting concepts except of course the full launcher and SeaRAM?