Close-In Weapon System Surface

Question 1

What makes the CIWS capable of fighting surface targets?

Answer 1

Block 1B upgrade

Question 2

How does the CIWS detect targets?

Answer 2

By operator and Search antenna

Search antenna radiates and the operator is free to direct the CIWS.

Question 3

What type of camera does it use to search for targets?

Answer 3

Foreword Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera or AKA Phalanx Thermal Imager (PTI)

Question 4

How can you generate a Recommend Fire?

Answer 4

Operator uses a FC bypass OR

a Fire control Solution is built which the WCG produces recommend fire based on RF return

Question 5

What are the three tactical modes of CIWS?

Answer 5

AAW Auto
AAW Manual
Surface

Question 6

Where are the two CIWS’s located?

Answer 6

One overlooked by pilot house FWD FR112

One overlooked by #3 Illuminator AFT FR300

Question 7

What are the three su[porting inputs of CIWS?

Answer 7

150 psi Firemain
450 V 3 phase 60 HZ power
ships heading

Question 8

What are the CIWS parameters?

Answer 8

min range: close to ship as possible
max range: 4000 yards
Rate of fire 3000rpm
ammo Capacity: 1550 rounds but tactical load out which holds 1400 rounds

Question 9

Why does the CIWS have a tactical load out?

Answer 9

Electrically primed ammo which can cause inadvertent cook off.
Ammo will remain in drum until ready to fire.

Question 10

What are combats task when uploading / downloading CIWS?

Answer 10

HERO set to move live CIWS ammo
Loader assembly affixed to exit unit (ammo removed from drum)
Loader does 1 for 1 transfer (one round exits another enters)