Close-In Weapon System

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf close-in weapon system
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CIWS
gptkbp:category anti-aircraft weapons
naval weapons
missile defense systems
autocannons
gptkbp:component gptkb:radar
gptkb:fire
gptkb:surface-to-air_missile
autocannon
gptkbp:example gptkb:Phalanx_CIWS
gptkb:Kashtan_CIWS
gptkb:AK-630
gptkb:Goalkeeper_CIWS
gptkb:Type_730_CIWS
gptkbp:feature short-range defense
automated targeting
rapid-fire capability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Close-In Weapon System
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:military
gptkbp:purpose defense against aircraft
defense against small boats
defense against incoming missiles
gptkbp:range typically less than 5 km
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Russian_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army_Navy
gptkb:Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
naval vessels
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CIWS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5