Vertical Launch System (VLS)
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
missile launching system
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| gptkbp:advantage |
reduced radar cross-section
increased rate of fire greater flexibility in missile loadout |
| gptkbp:canBe |
cruise missiles
surface-to-air missiles anti-ship missiles anti-submarine missiles |
| gptkbp:component |
canisters
gas management system hatch covers launch cells |
| gptkbp:deployment |
1980s
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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| gptkbp:enables |
multi-mission capability
simultaneous engagement of multiple targets cold launch hot launch reduced deck clutter automated missile handling improved survivability of ship quick reaction to threats storage of different missile types |
| gptkbp:feature |
modular design
simultaneous launch capability below-deck installation rapid firing capability |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vertical Launch System (VLS)
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| gptkbp:notableVariant |
gptkb:Sylver_VLS
gptkb:Mk_41_VLS gptkb:Russian_UKSK_VLS |
| gptkbp:purpose |
launch missiles vertically
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| gptkbp:replacedBy |
trainable missile launchers
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Russian_Navy gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army_Navy gptkb:French_Navy gptkb:Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force gptkb:Indian_Navy gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Navy naval warships |
| gptkbp:usedOn |
gptkb:ship
gptkb:Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer gptkb:Kolkata-class_destroyer |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Flight_II_(688i)
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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