Phalanx™ Close in Weapon System (CIWS)

About the Phalanx™ Close in Weapon System (CIWS):

Highly capable in search, detection, threat evaluation, tracking, engagement and kill assessment, the Phalanx™ Close in Weapon System or CIWS (pronounced sea-wiz) is used both at sea and on land. Proven in combat, the Phalanx™ Close in Weapon System is installed on all U.S. Navy surface combatant ship classes and is effective against anti-ship missiles, high-speed surface craft, and helicopters. On land, the CIWS identifies, confirms, and destroys incoming threats such as enemy rocket, artillery, or mortar systems.

Specifications:

Armament: 20 mm (0.79 in) 6 barreled M61 20mm rotary cannon
Rate of Fire: 4,500 rounds per minute
Range: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Ammo Capacity: 1,550 rounds

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

Able to rotate via a concealed technic axel, the CIWS is a highly-playable, detailed kit featuring some new Brickmania® custom elements – the Phalanx™ 20mm Cannon Barrel and Phalanx™ Gun Support Assembly. Adorned with custom printed elements, the CIWS elevates and depresses and also includes a BrickArms® X-Long Ammo Chute.

Model Statistics:

Designed by Mary Wilson
286 elements
1x BrickArms® X-Long Ammo Chute
1x Phalanx™ 20mm Cannon Barrel by Brickmania
1x Phalanx™ Gun Support Assembly by Brickmania
Custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years building experience recommended)

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