Phalanx
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| Function |
Anti-ship missile defence |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Systems |
| Weight | 5625 kilograms |
| Rate of Fire |
4500 rounds per minute |
| Caliber |
20 millimetre |
| Usage | Destroyer, Guided Missile (DDG) |
The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) provides Royal Australian Navy ships with a rapid-fire, computer controlled, radar guided gun system for defence against anti-ship missiles.
