Description
Sea Wolf is powered by the Blackcap solid-fuel rocket to a maximum velocity of Mach 2, and can intercept targets at ranges between 1000m and 6000m and altitudes between 10m and 3000m. The warhead weighs 14 kilograms (31 lb) and is a proximity fused HE-fragmenting type. In the manually loaded form, the missiles are stored on board in individual maintenance-free canisters, sealed until use and handled like a round of ammunition.
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