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To: PapaBear3625; Rockpile; GATOR NAVY

I’m no expert, but I assume there’s a reason why ALL navies have CIWS for last-ditch air defense and other stabilized gun systems (12.7mm to 30-35mm) for taking on speedboats and similar threats.

A CIWS has a high rate of fire, but does it have a stabilization mechanism to shoot up a boat bouncing around in the water? It’s easier to create a wall of lead to stop an incoming missile than to take a few shots at a speed boat unless its sitting still. Experienced navy folks will be able to explain better.


21 posted on 03/05/2016 6:25:11 PM PST by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Might be harder for the CWIS guidance to pick up the boat against the ocean surface.


22 posted on 03/05/2016 7:18:28 PM PST by Rockpile (GOP legislators-----caviar eating surrender monkeys.)
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