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Phalanx Ciws: The Last Defense, On Ship And Ashore; PN should have retained the CIWS!!!..
Topic Started: May 6 2011, 03:36 PM (2,882 Views)
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Dapat na retain PN the CIWS!..

the radar-guided, rapid-firing Mk. 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS, pron. “see-whiz”) can fire between 3,000-4,500 20mm cannon rounds per minute, either autonomously or under manual command, as a last-ditch defense against incoming missiles and other targets. Phalanx uses closed-loop spotting with advanced radar and computer technology to locate, identify and direct a stream of armor piercing projectiles toward the target (see video: MPEG | AVI, with hat tips to the good folks at Digg.com).

These capabilities have made the Phalanx CIWS a critical bolt-on sub-system for naval vessels around the world. The latest fielded development is C-RAM/Centurion, a land-based system designed to defend against incoming artillery and mortars. This DID Spotlight article offers updated, in-depth coverage that describes ongoing deployment and research projects within the Phalanx family of weapons, the new land-based system’s new technologies and roles, and international contracts from FY 2005 onward. As of Feb 28/07, More than 895 Phalanx systems had been built and deployed in the navies of 22 nations.

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Sayang!.. :armyneutral:
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May 6 2011, 03:36 PM
Dapat na retain PN the CIWS!..

the radar-guided, rapid-firing Mk. 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS, pron. “see-whiz”) can fire between 3,000-4,500 20mm cannon rounds per minute, either autonomously or under manual command, as a last-ditch defense against incoming missiles and other targets. Phalanx uses closed-loop spotting with advanced radar and computer technology to locate, identify and direct a stream of armor piercing projectiles toward the target (see video: MPEG | AVI, with hat tips to the good folks at Digg.com).

These capabilities have made the Phalanx CIWS a critical bolt-on sub-system for naval vessels around the world. The latest fielded development is C-RAM/Centurion, a land-based system designed to defend against incoming artillery and mortars. This DID Spotlight article offers updated, in-depth coverage that describes ongoing deployment and research projects within the Phalanx family of weapons, the new land-based system’s new technologies and roles, and international contracts from FY 2005 onward. As of Feb 28/07, More than 895 Phalanx systems had been built and deployed in the navies of 22 nations.

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Sayang!.. :armyneutral:

Didn't they retain it? :dunno:
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There is a possibility that one will be re-installed prior to getting underway across the Pacific in August...


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May 13 2011, 11:48 AM
There is a possibility that one will be re-installed prior to getting underway across the Pacific in August...

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There goes R2-D2
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Are you saying "Porta Toilet" will be installed as replacement for the R2D2? :lollol:
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May 16 2011, 09:19 PM
Are you saying "Porta Toilet" will be installed as replacement for the R2D2? :lollol:

There are 10 other gun-based CIWS products out there that the Philippine Navy can choose from considering the Phalanx CIWS is the most expensive one or they can go for the traditional 40mm Bofors ADA. Haha
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