Phalanx CIWS gun system

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf close-in weapon system
gptkbp:ammunitionType 20×102mm
gptkbp:armament gptkb:M61_Vulcan_20mm_rotary_cannon
gptkbp:controls integrated radar and computer
gptkbp:crew none (automated)
gptkbp:deployment naval ships
land-based (C-RAM)
gptkbp:exportedTo over 25 countries
gptkbp:guidanceSystem radar guided
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phalanx CIWS gun system
gptkbp:introduced 1980
gptkbp:length 4.7 m (15 ft 6 in)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:nickname R2-D2 (colloquial, due to appearance)
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 900 units
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:platform fully automated
self-contained
gptkbp:powerSource ship electrical system
gptkbp:purpose defense against aircraft
defense against anti-ship missiles
defense against small boats
gptkbp:radar Ku-band radar
gptkbp:rateOfFire 3,000–4,500 rounds per minute
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Chilean_Navy
gptkb:Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:Egyptian_Navy
gptkb:Hellenic_Navy
gptkb:Portuguese_Navy
gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Bahrain_Naval_Force
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Malaysian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Moroccan_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Netherlands_Navy
gptkb:Royal_New_Zealand_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Norwegian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Saudi_Navy
gptkb:Turkish_Navy
Royal Thai Navy
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Land-based_C-RAM
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gptkbp:weight 6,200 kg (13,700 lb)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SeaRAM
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6