Vertical Launching System (VLS)
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
missile launching system
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| gptkbp:advantage |
faster response time
increased survivability simultaneous launch capability |
| gptkbp:canBe |
ballistic missiles
cruise missiles surface-to-air missiles anti-ship missiles |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:Aegis_Combat_System
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| gptkbp:deployment |
1980s
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| gptkbp:enables |
reduced radar cross-section
simultaneous engagement of multiple targets remote operation all-weather operation automated launch sequence cold launch flexible payload mix hot launch integration with combat management systems multi-missile storage quick reload reduced launch signature vertical ejection of missiles |
| gptkbp:feature |
modular design
below-deck installation rapid firing capability |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vertical Launching System (VLS)
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| gptkbp:location |
deck of warship
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| gptkbp:notableModel |
gptkb:Sylver_VLS
gptkb:Mk_41_VLS gptkb:Chinese_HHQ-16_VLS gptkb:Russian_UKSK_VLS |
| gptkbp:purpose |
launch missiles vertically
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:ship
Aegis-equipped ships missile canister submarine-launched missile system |
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
trainable missile launchers
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Russian_Navy gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army_Navy gptkb:Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force gptkb:Indian_Navy naval warships |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:ESSM_(Evolved_Sea_Sparrow_Missile)
gptkb:Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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