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Mk 15 Phalanx

Mk 15 Phalanx

Sea-Based Air Defense Systems
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Basic Information
Name
Mk 15 Phalanx
Designation
Mk 15 Phalanx
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Sea-Based Air Defense Systems
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
Description

The Phalanx CIWS advanced radar-controlled gun system provides "last chance" defense for ships against anti-ship missiles and aircraft. It automatically detects, tracks and engages anti-air warfare threats such as anti-ship missiles and aircraft. It features a 20mm M-61A1cannon (with rotating cluster of 6 barrels), search and track radar and FLIR in the Block 1B model. To date, the United States Navy and 20 allied nations have purchased more than 850 Phalanx systems. The Phalanx Block 0 was introduced in 1980 aboard USS Coral Sea. The baseline Phalanx provides basic anti-ship missile defense and allow for economical upgrades to more advanced configurations. Phalanx Block 0 fires a 20mm sabot projectile with a depleted uranium penetrator surrounded by plastic and metal.

Ground Specifications
Main Weapon 20 millimeter M61A1 cannon
Overview (Deagel)
Group Sea-Based Air Defense Systems
Status Active
Also Known As CIWS, Close-In Weapon System
Origin United States of America
Contractor Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1980
Total Production 850
Specifications (Deagel)
Magazine Capacity 989
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 20 millimeter
Mass — Weight 5,625 kilogram
Rate — Max Rate of Fire 3,600 roundperminute
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Medium Caliber Cannons: M61A1 (1)
Variants
Variant 1 Mk 15 Phalanx Block 0
Variant 2 Mk 15 Phalanx Block 1/1A
Variant 3 Mk 15 Phalanx Block 1B
Variant 4 Centurion
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
0.02 m
Height
Weight
5625 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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