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Mk 15 Phalanx
IOC: 1980
Total Production: 922
Centurion
Production: 27
Also Known As
Mk 15 MOD 29
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products
Raytheon *
Family Members
Mk 15 Phalanx Block 0
Mk 15 Phalanx Block 1/1A
Mk 15 Phalanx Block 1B
Guns & Missile Launchers:
M61A1
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Description:
The Centurion is a modified Phalanx Block 1B weapon system mounted on a stabilized wheeled platform to protect ground forces and high-value sites against rocket, artillery and mortar (RAM) threats. This Counter-RAM (C-RAM) weapon system has been deployed in the Global War on Terror (GWOT) with the Armed Forces of the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK). As of July 2008, the Centurion has successfully intercepted and destroyed over 100 RAM threats.
Specifications
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 20 mm
Other: Max Rate of Fire 4,500 rounds per minute
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008
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