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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 5 2012, 11:35 PM (4,993 Views) | |
| IronMan | Sep 7 2012, 02:41 PM Post #11 |
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It is still human controlled but in a remote location unlike the Phalanx CIWS which is totally independent and computer operated so can the MK38 Mod 2 shoot down fast attack missiles and supersonic aircraft? |
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| matrix | Sep 7 2012, 03:08 PM Post #12 |
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Upgrade made by BAE and Boeing on Mk 38 Mod 2 BAE Putting Lasers on Mk 38 Naval Gun by JOHN REED on JULY 25, 2011 ![]() So, BAE Systems and Boeing have teamed up to add lethal lasers to the already tricked out Mk 38 chain gun system used for close-in defense on U.S. Navy ships. In March, BAE — maker of the MK 38 system (shown above) — recieved a contract to build a demo laser system to show that such a weapon could work. Now, they’ve teamed with Boeing to produce that gun/laser demo weapon. BAE’s Mk 38 25 mm chain gun system was originally designed to be manually aimed and fired. However, the latest version of the system, dubbed the Mk 38 Mod 2, is completely remote-controlled using an electro-optitical/infrared sensor ball and laser range finder to find and track targets. Add a laser to this system and it could be even deadlier when engaging fast moving targets such as UAVs or speedboats. From a BAE-Boeing announcement: The Mk 38 Mod 2 Tactical Laser System couples a solid-state high-energy laser weapon module with the operational Mk 38 Machine Gun System. The addition of the laser weapon module brings high-precision accuracy against surface and air targets such as small boats and unmanned aerial vehicles. The system also provides the ability to deliver different levels of laser energy, depending on the target and mission objectives. Boeing and BAE Systems have been working together for the past two years to develop this capability. In 2010, Boeing DES conducted two experiments in the field to demonstrate the system’s ability to track surface targets and maintain a laser aimpoint with high precision. Read more: http://defensetech.org/2011/07/25/bae-putting-lasers-on-mk-38-naval-gun/#ixzz25lVHC6OE Defense.org |
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| AZKALS | Sep 7 2012, 03:15 PM Post #13 |
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Mataas din pala un MK38 MOD 2 unit, almost as high as the Phalanx CIWS from this view ... Edited by AZKALS, Sep 7 2012, 03:18 PM.
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| mazingu | Sep 7 2012, 04:24 PM Post #14 |
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This weapon is for point defense against small seacraft and low flying aircraft, its not intended to take on supersonic aircraft. |
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| Duminus | Sep 7 2012, 04:44 PM Post #15 |
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Removed flamebait and OT posts. Back to topic everyone. |
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| IronMan | Sep 7 2012, 04:49 PM Post #16 |
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Thank you for answering my question! Do you think it can shoot down anti-ship missiles given the operator is quick and highly-skilled? |
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| Parastriker | Sep 7 2012, 06:06 PM Post #17 |
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The price of near-automation. |
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Success through information, victory through disinformation. "Good leaders make efficient followers. Great leaders make good followers. But true leaders make leaders out of mere followers." "Measuring the intelligence of a common internet user is as easy as looking at his/her grammar." | |
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