Phalanx CIWS (modernization era)

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The Phalanx CIWS (modernization era) is an upgraded close-in weapon system featuring improved radar, tracking, and engagement capabilities to defend ships like the USS Missouri against incoming missiles and aircraft.


Statements (34)
Predicate Object
instanceOf close-in weapon system
naval weapon system
controlMode automatic
manual override
designedFor protection of surface combatants
ship self-defense
engagementEnvelope short range
era modernization era
guidanceType radar-directed
hasCapability automatic target detection
automatic target engagement
automatic target tracking
defense against aircraft
defense against anti-ship missiles
hasFeature enhanced tracking accuracy
improved radar performance
rapid reaction time
short-range point defense
upgraded fire-control algorithms
hasPart 20 mm Gatling gun
engagement control system
radar system
tracking system
mountedOn ship deck
operatedBy shipboard combat systems crew
primaryTarget incoming anti-ship missiles
purpose improve survivability of warships
role last-ditch defense layer
secondaryTarget hostile aircraft
threatEnvironment anti-ship missile threat
low-flying aircraft threat
usedOn USS Missouri
naval surface ships
weaponType Gatling-type autocannon

Referenced by (11)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
HMS Prince of Wales ("Phalanx CIWS")
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier ("Phalanx CIWS")
USS Iowa ("Phalanx CIWS (Cold War refit)")
USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) ("CIWS Phalanx")
USS Missouri
USS New Jersey ("Phalanx CIWS")
USS Wisconsin ("Phalanx CIWS (after modernization)")
armament
HMS Queen Elizabeth ("Phalanx CIWS")
Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers ("Phalanx CIWS")
defensiveSystems
Type 45 destroyer ("Phalanx CIWS")
hasCIWS
Iowa-class battleship ("Phalanx CIWS")
modernizationIncluded

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