Weapons Concept Question

Hello, to all

I was chatting with a good friend yesterday and he mentioned
that he'd just read an Honor Harrington novel and wondered whether
FT had towed missile pods? 

I had no good answer for him, but a number of really nasty 
concepts arise from the question. Has anyone worked up
these? if so could they let me know what's up
Mass, cost, options?  If not then, does anyone have
any suggestions?

Thanks and sorry for the long winded question
Pat Connaughton
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