030213-N-0000K-001 At sea aboard USS Rainer (AOE 7) Feb. 13, 2003 -- The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun system designed to defeat anti-ship missiles and other close-in air and surface threats. The system employs a pneumatically driven 20 mm Gatling gun with a fire rate of 4500 rounds per minute, and closed-loop-spotting radar technology to engage threats. The CIWS fires more than 3,000 rounds per minute during live-fire exercises. These exercises are designed to make sure the weapons fire properly. Rainer is conducting operations i
030213-N-0000K-001 At sea aboard USS Rainer (AOE 7) Feb. 13, 2003 -- The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun system designed to defeat anti-ship missiles and other close-in air and surface threats. The system employs a pneumatically driven 20 mm Gatling gun with a fire rate of 4500 rounds per minute, and closed-loop-spotting radar technology to engage threats. The CIWS fires more than 3,000 rounds per minute during live-fire exercises. These exercises are designed to make sure the weapons fire properly. Rainer is conducting operations in support of interests in the Central CommandÕs Area of Responsibility. Navy photo by Chief Fire Controlman Brian Kirkwood. (RELEASED) Phalanx CIWS PAC fire USS Rainer
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