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The '''2" RP''', also known as the '''Royal Ordnance 2-inch rocket''', '''Royal Navy (RN)''' '''2" rocket''', '''2" Folding-Fin Rocket (FFR) Mk.1''' or '''MATRA Two-inch''' is a British unguided folding-fin/stabilized rocket. | The '''2" RP''', also known as the '''Royal Ordnance 2-inch rocket''', '''Royal Navy (RN)''' '''2" rocket''', '''2" Folding-Fin Rocket (FFR) Mk.1''' or '''MATRA Two-inch''' is a British unguided folding-fin/stabilized rocket. | ||
− | The Royal Navy developed the 2-inch rocket during the Cold War, as a replacement for the French | + | The Royal Navy developed the 2-inch rocket during the Cold War, as a replacement for the French SNEB after a Carrier-based Electromagnetic interference caused communication issues to the pod-mounted rockets. |
− | The Royal British Navy | + | The Royal British Navy commissioned the company, ''Thomas French & Sons Limited'' to develop a majority of the pod mounts that could hold the new 2in rockets. The pods were modified and redesigned SNEB pods, developed with permission from MATRA. |
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Revision as of 18:18, 3 September 2021
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Description
The 2" RP, also known as the Royal Ordnance 2-inch rocket, Royal Navy (RN) 2" rocket, 2" Folding-Fin Rocket (FFR) Mk.1 or MATRA Two-inch is a British unguided folding-fin/stabilized rocket.
The Royal Navy developed the 2-inch rocket during the Cold War, as a replacement for the French SNEB after a Carrier-based Electromagnetic interference caused communication issues to the pod-mounted rockets.
The Royal British Navy commissioned the company, Thomas French & Sons Limited to develop a majority of the pod mounts that could hold the new 2in rockets. The pods were modified and redesigned SNEB pods, developed with permission from MATRA.
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General info
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Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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