The Phalanx CIWS (SEE-wiz) is an automated gun-based close-in weapon system to defend military watercraft automatically against incoming threats such as aircraft, missiles, and small …

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

The Phalanx CIWS has it's sensors and tracking arrays housed in a white-colored dome right above the gun mount, and it is painted a bright white. Theoretically, could said dome be …

Apr 27, 2014 · The Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS takes the proven self contained and compact design of the Phalanx and ditches the 20mm Vulcan cannon for a box launcher packed with 11 …

While deployed he assisted in vital corrective MK15 CIWS maintenance onboard USS STERETT leading to their continued participation in RIMPAC.-FLEET IMPACT. As a line coach he …

Dec 7, 2023 · Its rate of fire, which varies between 3,000 to 4,500 rounds per minute, gives the CIWS an advantage over its counterparts. But if you haven’t seen a CIWS “PAC” fire before, …

Sep 5, 2021 · US Military Raytheon Phalanx CIWS mounted to a HEMTT truck. The CIWS gun is a 20MM Vulcan cannon used for defense against incoming threats such as small boats, …

Jul 16, 2022 · CIWS is the ship version. The land version is CRAM (Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar), the mission it serves, or more appropriately LPWS (Land-Based Phalanx Weapon …

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