Top 10 Close-In Weapon Systems In The World | Top CIWS Weapons

There are two types of CIWS systems. A gun-based CIWS usually consists of a combination of radars, computers, and rapid-firing multiple-barrel rotary cannons placed on a rotating turret. Missile-based CIWSs use either infra-red, passive radar/ESM, or semi-active radar terminal guidance to guide missiles to the targeted enemy aircraft or other threats. In some cases, CIWS are used on land to protect military bases. In this case, the CIWS can also protect the base from shell and rocket fire. A gun-based CIWS usually consists of a combination of radars, computers and rotary or revolver cannon placed on a rotating, automatically aimed gun mount. Examples of gun-based CIWS products in operation are:

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Rheinmetall:
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Denel:
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Meroka:
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Sea Zenith:
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Goalkeeper:
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Phalanx:
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Type 730:
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Kashtan:
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Pantsir-M:
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