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**Paul J. Adam[_3_]**

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Doesn't Sea Skua require the launching helo to maintain line-of-sight
to the
target, since Sea Skua uses semi-active radar homing (like the
Sparrow
AAM)?

Correct: chosen because it gives more discrimination & control if there
are multiple contacts in the water. (Skua & its Sea Spray radar were
designed to keep the Lynx handily out of SA-N-4 range: a primary target
was the Nanuchka-class FFL)

With Penguin, you can launch & leave, or just duck back down below
the
radar horizon after firing. With 3rd party targeting info from a UAV
or other
source, the launching platform can fire Penguin without ever even
seeing
(or being seen by) the target directly.

However, you only get one or two Penguin, while a Lynx can carry four
Skua. A lot depends on who, where and how you expect to be fighting.

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Paul J. Adam