Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:marine
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CIWS
gptkbp:category gptkb:surface-to-air_missile
naval defense
point-defense system
anti-missile system
gptkbp:component gptkb:radar
gptkb:fire
rapid-fire gun
gptkbp:feature high rate of fire
last line of defense
short-range defense
automated targeting
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Phalanx_CIWS
gptkb:Kashtan_CIWS
gptkb:AK-630
gptkb:Goalkeeper_CIWS
Type 730
gptkbp:operatedBy automated systems
naval crew
gptkbp:purpose defense against aircraft
defense against small boats
defense against incoming missiles
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Russian_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army_Navy
gptkb:Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
gptkb:NATO_navies
naval ships
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FFG_1001
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6