 Forty minutes later, F-14s, F/A-18s, A-7Es and EA-6Bs headed towards the SA-5 site near Surt at low level and suddenly climbed, which caused the Libyans to activate their radars and launch missiles at the incoming aircraft; this prompted the A-7Es to launch several HARM missiles.The strike formation then descended to above sea level and turned back.It is unknown if any of the U.S. missiles struck their intended targets, but A-6Es from VA-86 and VA-55 turned to engage several Libyan missile boats.