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L55-17.02.09 Sea Sparrow Missile

Aboard USS John C. Stennins (CVN-74) - the aircraft carrier launches a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow System (NSSM) missile during a missile exercise. Sea Sparrow is also used for the Basic Point Missile Defense System (BPDMS) for anti-ship missile defense. August 27, 1997.
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Title: Sea Sparrow Missile
Description: Aboard USS John C. Stennins (CVN-74) - the aircraft carrier launches a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow System (NSSM) missile during a missile exercise. Sea Sparrow is also used for the Basic Point Missile Defense System (BPDMS) for anti-ship missile defense. August 27, 1997.
Accession #: L55-17
Catalog #: L55-17.02.09
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
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