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"electornic horizon" would be about what for a Kidd, or Ticonderoga, or Burke? I am guessing that would be a function of the antenna above the waterline, at which (waterline) the 'horizon' is about 22 miles??? So I am guessing about 60 to 100 feet above that, where the radar antenna is, it might be about 40 to 60 miles??? (I am guessing) This is of course assuming ship against ship with no external sensor input, like satellite, or E-2, or P-3. With such "external input" can the ship launch a SM-2 against another ship which would otherwise be below that "electronic horizon"?
Sorry for the numerous questions, but I have been curious on such things ever since my cousin, who commanded a Knox class frigate, signed me up to recieve "Proceedings" a couple decades ago. (he has since passed away).
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