Yes, I wasn't sure if SeaRAM, being guided missile based, would actually need the arc which Phalanx requires. Phalanx being gun based needs to literally 'aim' to hit the target, where as with SeaRAM the missile itself does the 'aiming'?I think it’s pretty clear that a single CWIS won’t work, it will be impossible to get the arc of fire necessary to do the required job.
Edit: Just a thought, SeaRAM's arc size might have a really small, yet potentially crucial impact on speed of engagement? Being able to 'point' the launcher in the rough general direction of the threat should in theory save transit time? Against a Hypersonic, even a few milliseconds could make a big difference.
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