[FormerLurker]

Any idea if any Sea Sparrows are equipped with warheads that use ceramic balls?

One more thought on that..

I'd have to wonder if a continuous rod warhead uses ball bearing assemblies to join the rods together.

[eno_]

Now there's a thought! Continuous rod warheads are not an amateur production, and tricked-out parts like ceramic bearings would not be unexpected (the material IS used in bearings). I was thinking ceramic shrapnel, but you may be closer to the truth. In fact, why balls if it is shrapnel? Very interesting.

[FormerLurker]

You might be interested in post #204 and #205..