Its possible
Indeed, 2x8 cells > 16 cells, with 4 missiles each = 64 missiles.
Yes, that was in the link I posted. That is the biggest of the three MMCS variants.
And as indicated, this would also use ESSM. But it could for example also use VL Asroc (2x8), while retaining 2x8 x 4 = 64 ESSM. With the extensible launcher systems (ExLS) Mk41 can fire all manner of missiles e.g. quadpack RAM, quadpack Nulka missile decoy and others e.g. for fire support.
Yep the Israeli's are getthe German Mekko ships called Saar 6.
What is so funny about that? For the SSC requirement, an uparmed version has been proposed already.
See
http://www.navyrecognition.com/inde...igate-design-with-16x-anti-ship-missiles.html
Austal Frigate specifications:
Length: 419 ft
Beam: 104 ft
Draft: 15 ft
Full load displacement: Approx. 3,500 Tons
Speed: More than 32 knots
Range: More than 4,300 nm @ 12 kts
Berthing: 130
Mission bay size: 7,000 square ft
Watercraft operations: 2x 7 meters RHIBS. Launch and recovery up to sea state 3
Flight operations: 1x H-60, up to sea state 5
Hangar:1x H-60 and 1x MQ-8C
Sensors: 3D search radar, 2x navigation radars, EO/IR fire control optics, variable depth sonar, multi-function towed array, electronic surveillance
Processing systems: COMBATSS 21 CMS, AN/SQQ-89 undersea warfare system, integrated bridge control system, automated machinery and damage control systems
Armament: SeaRAM, Mk110 57mm gun, 6x .50 cal guns, NULKA, 16x OTH missiles, 2x 25/30mm cannons, Helllfire AGM-114 missiles, torpedo countermeasures, 2x Mk41 launchers
Propulsion: 2x GE LM2500 gas turbines, 2x MTU 20V8000 diesel engines, 4x Wartsila steerabe, reversing waterjets.
When did Harpoon block II suddenly turn into Harpoon block II+ ER? > Source?