Phalanx CIWS (Type 45 destroyer)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf close-in weapon system
gptkbp:ammunitionType gptkb:20_mm_armor-piercing_discarding_sabot
gptkb:M61_Vulcan_rotary_cannon
gptkbp:barrelLength 6
gptkbp:caliber 20 mm
gptkbp:controls integrated radar and computer system
gptkbp:guidanceSystem radar-guided
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phalanx CIWS (Type 45 destroyer)
gptkbp:installedOn gptkb:ship
gptkbp:introduced 1980s
gptkbp:location mounted fore and aft on Type 45 destroyers
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:R2-D2
gptkbp:operatedBy Royal Navy personnel
gptkbp:powerSource electric motor
gptkbp:primaryUse anti-aircraft defense
anti-missile defense
gptkbp:rateOfFire up to 4,500 rounds per minute
gptkbp:role last line of defense
gptkbp:type self-contained turret
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HMS_Dauntless
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5