The Phalanx CIWS 20 mm rounds are designed to destroy a missile's airframe and make it non-aerodynamic, thus keeping shrapnel from the exploding projectile to a minimum, effectively …

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 …

Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS - usually pronounced "see-whiz") are designed to engage anti-ship cruise missiles and fixed-wing aircraft at short range. Phalanx is the most numerous …

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 …

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 …

Mar 13, 2024 · After more than four decades in service, the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, or CIWS, has become a well-known defensive feature on U.S. Navy and other allied warships, …

System (CIWS) PHALANX NAVAL PLATFORM SYSTEMS OVERVIEW General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces the 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun and ammunition …

The Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) uses a high rate of fire and ammo to blanket an area and neutralize opposing fire before it can reach a vessel. The Phalanx CIWS, which has …

Jan 9, 2003 · The gatling gun fires 20mm ammunition at either 3,000 or 4,500 rounds-per-minute with a burst length of continuous, 60, or 100 rounds. CIWS has been a mainstay self defense …

“Request SERMC Code 956 conduct I‐level overhaul of CIWS mount ____ Gun and Ammunition Handling System (GAHS). Maintenance to include teardown, cleaning, inspection and rebuild …