close-in weapon system

GPTKB entity

Statements (92)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf concept
Weapon system
munitions destruction system
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CIWS
gptkbp:abilities destroying explosively configured munitions
neutralizing chemical munitions
gptkbp:alternativeName Close-in_weapon_system
Explosive_Destruction_System
Weapon_System
modular_weapon_system
naval_close-in_weapon_system
remote_weapon_station
weapon_system
gptkbp:alternativeTo incineration
Surface-to-air missile systems
chemical neutralization
gptkbp:category Missile defense systems
Anti-aircraft weapons
Naval weapons
gptkbp:component gptkb:Armed_Forces
gptkb:U.S._chemical_weapons_demilitarization_program
Radar
Missile launcher
Rapid-fire gun
gptkbp:defines A weapon system is a combination of one or more weapons with all related equipment, materials, services, personnel, and means of delivery and deployment.
gptkbp:designedFor small quantities of problematic munitions
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:U.S._Army
gptkbp:example gptkb:Air_Defense_System
Artillery System
Directed Energy Weapon System
Infantry Weapon System
Missile System
Naval Gun System
Nuclear Weapon System
Tank Weapon System
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Weapon System
gptkbp:feature 360-degree coverage
High rate of fire
Automated targeting
Short-range defense
gptkbp:includes gptkb:sword
shooting
Control System
Delivery Platform
Support Equipment
Targeting System
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
2000s
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Phalanx_CIWS
gptkb:Kashtan_CIWS
gptkb:AK-630
gptkb:Goalkeeper_CIWS
gptkb:Type_730_CIWS
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:military
gptkbp:portable true
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Combat
Defense
Deterrence
Defense against aircraft
Defense against incoming missiles
Defense against small boats
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:aircraft
Arms Control
Military Doctrine
Defense Industry
Strategic Weapons
Tactical Weapons
Weapons Development
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:used_in Naval ships
Modern navies
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:U.S._Army_Chemical_Materials_Activity
U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot
gptkbp:usedFor chemical weapons destruction
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Blue_Grass_Chemical_Agent-Destruction_Pilot_Plant
gptkb:Pueblo_Chemical_Depot
Military
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Phalanx_CIWS
gptkb:AK-630_CIWS
gptkb:CIWS
gptkb:Canadian_Surface_Combatant
gptkb:Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer
gptkb:H/PJ-12_30mm_CIWS
gptkb:Type_1130_CIWS
gptkb:Type_730_CIWS
gptkb:AK-630M_CIWS
gptkb:2_×_30_mm_AK-630_CIWS
gptkb:35_mm_CIWS
gptkb:RAM_CIWS
gptkb:Naval_Vessels
gptkb:SeaRAM_CIWS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5