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Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) A close-in weapon system (CIWS), often pronounced sea-whiz, is a point-defense weapon for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses, typically mounted shipboard in a naval capacity. Nearly all classes of modern warship are equipped with some kind of CIWS device. A gun-based CIWS usually consists of a combination of radars, computers, and multiple-barrel rapid-fire medium-calibre guns placed on a rotating gun mount. Created in Trimble SketchUp Pro. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD |
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