Apr 27, 2014 · From automated cannons that literally shred their target to pieces, to extremely agile missile systems, Close-In Weapon Systems are a vessel's last line of defense against anything hostile...

The Phalanx CIWS and American closing weapons system are radar-guided 20-millimeter Vulcan cannons installed on a swiveling base for protection against approaching threats like as small boats, surface torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and helicopters.

A close-in weapon system (CIWS / ˈsiːwɪz / SEE-wiz) [1] is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses, typically mounted on a naval ship. Nearly all classes of larger modern warships are equipped with some kind of CIWS device.

In this article, we will examine the 8 Major Close-in weapon systems (CIWS) in the World. Over time, close-in defense artillery has undergone significant improvements. Each new version represents technological advancements and strategic innovation, from traditional cannons to advanced Gatling systems.

The CIWS is designed to be the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles. Due to its design criteria, its effective range is very short relative to the range of modern ASMs, from 1 to 5 nautical miles (2 to 9 km). The gun mount moves at a very high speed and with great precision.

Sep 12, 2023 · If you're talking about the Simple Weapons from the tab - the 30mm Assault Cannon and 60mm Auto Cannon are the best ones in most situations, including limited antimissile work.

Dec 2, 2022 · The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to buy a combination of inner-layer missiles and medium-calibre guided munitions to replace the Goalkeeper close-in weapon system (CIWS) currently fitted to Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) ships.

With the recent missile health changes, CIWS have become comparatively more attractive as missile defense compared to LAMS. However, I'm still struggling to create an effective design. My testing seems to indicate that rapid-fire small-caliber HE is the most effective against medium missiles, though I'm still not happy with the performance.

Apr 25, 2023 · CIWS has certainly proven effective to a degree, but it's never been tested beyond a few isolated missiles vs the classic "waves of missiles" of the Cold War hypothetical, and it comes with a lot of limitations and no room for error.

Aug 23, 2022 · A close-in weapon system (CIWS), is a point-defense weapon for detecting and destroying short-range