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Saab and Poland Complete Successful Sea Acceptance Test For RBS15 Mk3 Missile For Orkan Fast Attack Craft

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015

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Saab and Poland Complete Successful Sea Acceptance Test For RBS15 Mk3 Missile For Orkan Fast Attack Craft

RBS15 Mk3 missile test for the Orkan-class fast attack craft. Photo: Saab.

The Polish Navy and Saab conducted a successful commissioning and sea acceptance test of the RBS15 Mk3 missiles onboard the Orkan-class fast attack craft, the company said on Tuesday.The tests were part of the Saab’s 2006 contract with Poland for the delivery and installation of the missiles on the Orkan-class ships.The Orkan tests confirmed the ship’s interfaces with the necessary power, combat management, and navigation systems. Testing included a simulated missile firing exercise. It concluded with sea trials of the…

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