Pacific Ocean (Nov. 27, 2006). The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) performs a pre-action aim calibration on one of two MK-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS).
The Royal Navy also uses Phalanx, it provides a "last-chance" defence by automatically detecting, tracking, and engaging anti-air warfare threats such as anti-ship missiles and aircraft.
Fitted in Type 42 Destroyers,LPD (Landing Platform Dock),LPH (Landing Platform Helicopter), and AOR (Auxiliary Oilier Replenishment) and CVS (Aircraft Carriers)
This 20mm automatic Gatling gun CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) has a range of approximately 1 mile and can fire at the rate of 3,000 rpm.
In this Image you can see a Phalanx just under the flight deck to the left.
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