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To: DesertRhino
Or the missiles take the first shot, if it doesn't hit the backup gun is already locked on the target.

As to speed, the basic gun mount weights about the same as Phalanx (6 tonnes), Half a dozen missiles aren't going to add enough to slow it down that much.

11 posted on 03/09/2017 9:15:32 PM PST by Oztrich Boy (I never ever set out to make anyone feel safe. - S E Hinton)
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To: Oztrich Boy

From what I’ve read, the missiles are used to extend the range of the CIWS system - all CIWS systems have a relatively short range inherent to their smaller caliber rapid fire guns. The missiles are to be used to engage oncoming threats beyond the range of the gun and the gun fires when the threat enters its range if the missiles haven’t knocked it down.


15 posted on 03/09/2017 9:18:14 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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