CIWS Firing in the Pacific.

This was a test firing of one of our CIWSes when we were underway in the Pacific.
From Wikipedia:
"A Close-in weapon system (CIWS) is a naval shipboard weapon system for detecting and destroying incoming anti-ship missiles and enemy aircraft at short range (the threat(s) having penetrated the ship's available outer defences). Typically, the acronym is pronounced "Sea-whiz."

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[NavyBrat90]

What ship is this?

[JimDanger]

USS Chancellorsville

[JimDanger]

No. The CIWS doesn't just fire on its own. There's a thorough Detect to Enagage (DTE) process the fire control guys go through before anything is fired. Once they determine with a high degree of confidence that it is indeed an enemy, then they engage the CIWS or other defenses.

[riparianlife97701]

The Phalanx anti-pirate system. Get one video of one of these things hitting a pirate boat online, and the Somalis will go back to eating their donated food peacefully.

[Cirux321]

Sorry for the long delay in response. I was replying to Humexavier about the theorized specs for the Navy's EM(railgun) weapon. I know exactly what the Phalanx is/does. I shot them and the ships 5"/54 Mk-45 frequently in the Navy. I'm a former Fire Controlman Petty Officer First Class (FC1) on the USS Porter (DDG-78) from 00-03 and USS Cowpens (CG-63) from 03-04. The block 1A mods RoF is 4000 RPM, but only shot in 1000 round bursts with a 1500 round magazine. Pinpoint accuracy range = 2.5 miles

[rcoons50187]

The Cheez Whiz. 8^)

[pyd204]

Keep hearing things about the Dutch Goal Keeper. Do some research, the goal keeper was developed by general electric who also supplies the weapon to Thalas. The weapon is the GAU-8 which is also deployed in the A10. It does pack more punch in that fires a 30mm projectile. The Phalanx also was in service at an earlier date than the Goal Keeper. National pride is one thing, but boasting like you've developed something a one-uped the US is foolish. If not for GE, the Dutch would have no Goal Keeper

[billy1303]

@FarleyTube This is used as a defense system to mainly take out incoming missiles. It can also take out planes, drones, and helicopters. It is a new technology so it hasn't had to be used yet. The Iraqis or Afghans have nothing that we would need to use it for. It would be used against a modern army like Russia or China.

[programadolouco]

lol crazy machine of destruction ha ha

[FarleyTube]

Have any of these actually been used in combat yet? I can't think of any American naval engagements.

[steamingpoopfart]

you are wrong if a missle or other target is incoming the weapon will fire on its own at the target and wont miss

and dont tell me iam wrong as i served on the uss morris for 3 years

[anonwelder]

What's the tampon for?

[scpolice1]

Thats a cruiser (CG)

[Bullrush1313]

Is that a frigate they're on?

[dustystix76]

the new generation Phalanx CAN be used as a surface target gun, due to the addition of cameras to the CWIS