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Welll......the more accurate statement might be along the lines of breadboard setups and issues with illuminator injection during the 50's on both AI.18 and AI.23. That was Blue Dolphin. So less issues with the seeker, missile but lots with guidance the radar.

Seems they solved this in theory and had theoretical models for new SARH seekers by the early 60’s. Likely reflecting a lot better understanding about guidance installation on the AI sets.
But less funded hardware, beyond the true Next Generation system around FMICW that resulted in the A5 seeker tests and the polyrod seeker that started life for Seaslug mkIII (which became NIGS) and ended up on Sea Dart.

We also know FMCW seeker work was funded for SAMs earlier.

So work was there, but extent aircraft were not expected to be worth SARH missiles as an effort and the aircraft that were worth it got cancelled (1957) or put off (OR.346 to AW.406 to AFVG to UKVG to MRCA-ADV).

Now has DH funded through to Blue Dolphin.......it's a quick and dirty solution to RAF needs.

<blockquote data-quote="zen" data-source="post: 530582" data-attributes="member: 717">Welll......the more accurate statement might be along the lines of breadboard setups and issues with illuminator injection during the 50's on both AI.18 and AI.23. That was Blue Dolphin. So less issues with the seeker, missile but lots with guidance the radar.Seems they solved this in theory and had theoretical models for new SARH seekers by the early 60’s. Likely reflecting a lot better understanding about guidance installation on the AI sets.But less funded hardware, beyond the true Next Generation system around FMICW that resulted in the A5 seeker tests and the polyrod seeker that started life for Seaslug mkIII (which became NIGS) and ended up on Sea Dart. We also know FMCW seeker work was funded for SAMs earlier. So work was there, but extent aircraft were not expected to be worth SARH missiles as an effort and the aircraft that were worth it got cancelled (1957) or put off (OR.346 to AW.406 to AFVG to UKVG to MRCA-ADV).Now has DH funded through to Blue Dolphin.......it's a quick and dirty solution to RAF needs.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="zen, post: 530582, member: 717"] Welll......the more accurate statement might be along the lines of breadboard setups and issues with illuminator injection during the 50's on both AI.18 and AI.23. That was Blue Dolphin. So less issues with the seeker, missile but lots with guidance the radar. Seems they solved this in theory and had theoretical models for new SARH seekers by the early 60’s. Likely reflecting a lot better understanding about guidance installation on the AI sets. But less funded hardware, beyond the true Next Generation system around FMICW that resulted in the A5 seeker tests and the polyrod seeker that started life for Seaslug mkIII (which became NIGS) and ended up on Sea Dart. We also know FMCW seeker work was funded for SAMs earlier. So work was there, but extent aircraft were not expected to be worth SARH missiles as an effort and the aircraft that were worth it got cancelled (1957) or put off (OR.346 to AW.406 to AFVG to UKVG to MRCA-ADV). Now has DH funded through to Blue Dolphin.......it's a quick and dirty solution to RAF needs. [/QUOTE]

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