A close-in weapon system (CIWS / ˈsiːwɪz / SEE-wiz) [1] is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have …

The CIWS is designed to be the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles. Due to its design criteria, its effective range is very short relative to the range of modern ASMs, from 1 to 5 …

Sep 20, 2021 · MK 15 Phalanx CIWS provides ships of the U.S. Navy with an inner layer point defense capability against anti-ship missiles (ASM), aircraft and littoral warfare threats that …

Unlike many other CIWS, which have separate, independent systems, Phalanx combines search, detection, threat evaluation, acquisition, track, firing, target destruction, kill assessment and …

The Phalanx CIWS defends navy ships against a variety of anti-ship threats, such as anti-ship missiles and aircraft, small high-speed surface craft, helicopters and surface mines. Phalanx is …

Phalanx CIWS Close-In Weapon System is a computer-controlled, radar-guided gun that can destroy incoming anti-ship missiles and other land and sea-based threats.

Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) ... General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produc-es the 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun and ammunition handling system for the Phalanx Close-In …

Phalanx is a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) designed as a last chance, point defense, automated gun system designed to destroy in-bound anti-ship cruise missiles.

Aug 10, 2020 · The ubiquitous Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) provides warships a last line of defence against missiles, aircraft and small boats. Upgraded over time, it has been in …

On dual system ships, a 4790/2K must be written for each CIWS mount. Include the following information in Block 35 Remarks section of the 4790/2K: