VLS (Vertical Launching System)
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
launching system
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| gptkbp:allows |
vertical launch of missiles
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| gptkbp:canBe |
anti-ship missiles
surface-to-air missiles land-attack missiles |
| gptkbp:designedFor |
naval warfare
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
defense contractors
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| gptkbp:enhances |
ship survivability
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| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1980s
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
VLS (Vertical Launching System)
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| gptkbp:improves |
combat effectiveness
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| gptkbp:includes |
cells for missiles
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| gptkbp:is_integrated_with |
gptkb:Aegis_Combat_System
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| gptkbp:isCompatibleWith |
various missile systems
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| gptkbp:isConsidered |
a technological advancement
a force multiplier a critical component of naval strategy |
| gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy |
government agencies
defense contractors military analysts |
| gptkbp:isKnownFor |
flexibility
modularity reliability ease of maintenance |
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:Aegis_system
modern naval vessels Integrated air and missile defense systems Ship self-defense systems |
| gptkbp:isSubjectTo |
safety regulations
military standards operational testing |
| gptkbp:isUsedIn |
gptkb:Chinese_Navy
gptkb:Indian_Navy gptkb:NATO_forces gptkb:Royal_Navy gptkb:Russian_Navy gptkb:U.S._Navy aircraft carriers cruisers destroyers |
| gptkbp:isVisitedBy |
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman gptkb:Raytheon |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
various weather conditions
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| gptkbp:provides |
rapid response
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| gptkbp:reduces |
launch preparation time
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| gptkbp:suitableFor |
missiles
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| gptkbp:supports |
multiple missile types
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
navies worldwide
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