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Phalanx CIWS [Auto Targeting]

1,565 Podphong3212  10 months ago

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 boats. It was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division, later a part of Raytheon. Consisting of a radar-guided 20 mm (0.8 in) Vulcan cannon mounted on a swiveling base, the Phalanx has been used by the United States Navy and the naval forces of 15 other countries. The U.S. Navy deploys it on every class of surface combat ship, except the Zumwalt-class destroyer and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. Other users include the British Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal New Zealand Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 49.2ft (15.0m)
  • Length 49.2ft (15.0m)
  • Height 20.6ft (6.3m)
  • Empty Weight 43,123lbs (19,560kg)
  • Loaded Weight 47,609lbs (21,595kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 22808

Parts

  • Number of Parts 72
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 188