Phalanx CIWS

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:barrel_type gptkb:M61_Vulcan
gptkbp:caliber 20 mm
gptkbp:combat_role point defense
gptkbp:combat_system 1980s to present
gptkbp:components Gun, radar, computer system
gptkbp:control_system infrared sensors
electro-optical sensors
operator interface
computerized fire control system
video tracking system
gptkbp:countermeasures Electronic countermeasures
gptkbp:crew None (autonomous)
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:counter-terrorism_operations
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:intelligence_operations
environmental monitoring
search and rescue operations
combat operations
humanitarian missions
peacekeeping missions
security operations
Naval vessels
military bases
training exercises
reconnaissance missions
submarines
surveillance operations
logistics operations
naval patrols
land-based systems
anti-piracy operations
naval exercises
aircraft carriers
cruisers
destroyers
escort missions
maritime security operations
amphibious assault ships
air defense systems
corvettes
support ships
frigates
blockade operations
ship-based systems
foreign naval vessels
coast guard vessels
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:designed_for defense against anti-ship missiles
gptkbp:features automatic operation
gptkbp:firing_mechanism gptkb:Automatic
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1976
gptkbp:guidance_system Radar and infrared
gptkbp:has_variants Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
Block 1 B
gptkbp:height 2.5 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phalanx CIWS
gptkbp:is_accessible_by gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:is_capable_of tracking multiple targets
gptkbp:is_effective_against gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:drones
missiles
small boats
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:combat_system
gptkbp:is_part_of naval defense systems
gptkbp:is_tested_for system upgrades
field trials
training drills
live-fire exercises
simulated combat scenarios
combat situations
gptkbp:length 3.0 meters
gptkbp:maintenance Routine maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:modifications Block 1 B upgrade
gptkbp:mounting_options Deck-mounted
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Sri_Lankan_Navy
gptkb:Chilean_Navy
gptkb:Colombian_Navy
gptkb:Mexican_Navy
gptkb:Moroccan_Navy
gptkb:South_Korean_Navy
gptkb:Qatar_Navy
gptkb:Singapore_Navy
gptkb:UAE_Navy
gptkb:Argentine_Navy
gptkb:Brazilian_Navy
gptkb:Indian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Japanese_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
gptkb:Indian_Army
gptkb:Philippine_Navy
gptkb:Vietnamese_Navy
gptkb:Kuwaiti_Navy
gptkb:Canadian_Navy
gptkb:Peruvian_Navy
gptkb:Nigerian_Navy
gptkb:Taiwanese_Navy
gptkb:Egyptian_Navy
gptkb:Saudi_Arabian_Navy
gptkb:Turkish_Navy
gptkb:Omani_Navy
gptkb:South_African_Navy
gptkb:Venezuelan_Navy
gptkb:Bangladeshi_Navy
gptkbp:number_built Over 1,000 units
gptkbp:operates_in all weather conditions
gptkbp:operational_range 2000 meters
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1976
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:power_source Ship's power supply
gptkbp:primary_role Defense against aircraft
Defense against anti-ship missiles
gptkbp:range 2000 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 4500 rounds per minute
gptkbp:replaced_by Laser weapon systems
gptkbp:replaces older systems
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Phalanx_Block_1_B
gptkb:Sea_RAM
gptkbp:system gptkb:Sea_RAM
gptkbp:training Operator training required
gptkbp:type Naval defense system
gun system
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:South_Korean_Navy
gptkb:Singapore_Navy
gptkb:Brazilian_Navy
gptkb:Indian_Navy
gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Japanese_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
gptkb:Canadian_Navy
gptkb:Taiwanese_Navy
gptkbp:user_countries Several navies worldwide
gptkbp:uses radar guidance
gptkbp:uses_ammunition_type M61 Vulcan rounds
gptkbp:uses_technology computer-controlled targeting
gptkbp:weight approximately 5,000 kg
gptkbp:width 2.0 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CIWS_(Close-In_Weapon_System)
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:HMS_Invincible
gptkb:Raytheon
gptkb:USS_America
gptkb:USS_Gerald_R._Ford
gptkb:starship
gptkb:battleship
gptkb:Patriot
gptkb:USS_Enterprise
gptkb:USS_Nimitz
gptkb:HNLMS_Kortenaer
gptkb:HNLMS_Van_Ghent
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4