close-in weapon system (CIWS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf weapon system
gptkbp:applicationType 20 mm rounds
gptkbp:canEstablish multiple targets simultaneously
gptkbp:designedFor defense against incoming missiles
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1973
gptkbp:futurePlans modern technology
gptkbp:hasAbstract up to 4500 rounds per minute
gptkbp:hasApplicationNumber up to 20 km
gptkbp:hasDepartment projectiles
gptkbp:hasLocation up to 3 km
gptkbp:hasVariants gptkb:SeaRAM
Phalanx CIWS
Goalkeeper CIWS
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label close-in weapon system (CIWS)
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith yes
gptkbp:isCompatibleWith various radar systems
gptkbp:isConsidered last line of defense
critical for ship defense
essential for modern navies
gptkbp:isDesignedFor close-range threats
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy aircraft
small boats
military analysts
military drills
anti-ship missiles
gptkbp:isFacilitatedBy computer systems
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy advancements in technology
gptkbp:isIntegratedWith fire control systems
ship's combat system
gptkbp:isKnownFor accuracy
quick response time
high rate of fire
gptkbp:isPartOf naval strategy
defense procurement programs
ship defense systems
layered defense strategy
gptkbp:isSubjectTo military standards
gptkbp:isTrainedIn naval exercises
simulated threats
gptkbp:isUsedBy gptkb:Indian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Japanese_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
gptkbp:isUsedFor aircraft carriers
destroyers
frigates
gptkbp:isUsedIn combat operations
gptkbp:isVisitedBy naval warfare
gptkbp:operatesIn naval vessels
gptkbp:requires minimal crew
gptkbp:uses radar guidance