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To: MachIV
Is that like a GE Mini gun?

The mini-gun's much bigger brother. Radar and computer controlled, I rather doubt that you could make it miss.

16 posted on 02/01/2024 4:05:23 AM PST by Chad C. Mulligan
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

The time frame for engaging the CIWS on an incoming cruise missile must be tiny indeed with that 2 nautical mile range and the speed of a cruise missile on final approach. Not much time for “pucker factor” to occur on crew there waiting and watching it happen.


18 posted on 02/01/2024 4:25:14 AM PST by desertsolitaire ( M)
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

..if I am not mistaken,this weapons system uses a variant of the General Electric M61A1 “Vulcan” 20MM rotary cannon...correct me if I am wrong....am very familiar with the M61A1 as used in several Air Force aircraft that I used to work on...


22 posted on 02/01/2024 5:15:55 AM PST by TokarevM57
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