2006-08-18 11:01:53 · 4 answers · asked by BigPappa 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
How has it been tested?
2006-08-18 11:02:25 · update #1
Extermly effective !
In testing it was able to shoot down anything sent at it , including artillery rounds .
2006-08-19 04:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Phalanx CIWS (close in weapons system, pronounced Sea Wizz, also called R2-D2 because of the distinctive shape of the radar housing), is a fully automated weapons system utilizing the M61 Vulcan cannon, the same one used in the F-14, F-15, F-18 and F-16 fighters. This 6 barrelled, 20 mm rotary cannon can fire upwards of 6000 rounds per minute (100 rounds per second), and sounds something like a chainsaw.
This weapons system has fully integrated IFF (identification friend or foe) and is primarily designed to intercept air-to-surface missles that have made it through the task force's SAM screen.
One test showed the Phalanx's ability to track a target moving three times the speed of sound and succesfully intercepted it at nearly a mile distant from the Phalanx.
2006-08-18 18:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Very effective, indeed.
All testing results are classified. Sorry.
Here is more than you really want to know:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx_CIWS
The Jarrett and Yuugiiri incidents described above both involved Block 0 systems, which are no longer used in the US Navy. The Block 1B systems now being produced are vastly more capable, and are still being improved upon.
2006-08-19 00:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very effective, and that is a fact,Jack.
2006-08-18 18:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋