061127-N-3211R-039 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 27, 2006) Ð The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) performs a pre-action aim calibration on one of two MK-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS). The basis of the system is a 20 mm M61 Vulcan gatling gun linked to a radar system for acquiring and tracking targets. The gun fires at a variable 4,500 rounds per minute (hydraulic models only fired 3,000 rounds per minute): it is mounted in a self-contained turret along with an automated fire control system. The system automatically searches, detects, tracks, engages and confirms kills us
061127-N-3211R-039 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 27, 2006) Ð The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) performs a pre-action aim calibration on one of two MK-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS). The basis of the system is a 20 mm M61 Vulcan gatling gun linked to a radar system for acquiring and tracking targets. The gun fires at a variable 4,500 rounds per minute (hydraulic models only fired 3,000 rounds per minute): it is mounted in a self-contained turret along with an automated fire control system. The system automatically searches, detects, tracks, engages and confirms kills using its computer-controlled radar system. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emmanuel Rios (RELEASED) US Navy 061127-N-3211R-039 The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) performs a pre-action aim calibration on one of two MK-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS)
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