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Raytheon's Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System Completes Live-Fire Demonstration:smitten::smitten::smitten::usflag:

YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
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Raytheon Company and Oshkosh Corp., partnering with the U.S. Army and Navy, proved the maneuverability, integration and performance of the Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System during a recent live-fire demonstration.

The MLPWS integrates the combat-proven Centurion Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A3. All functions of the Centurion design featuring the Phalanx Block 1B are maintained on the MLPWS, which provides a more flexible component to the U.S. Army's Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar initiative.

"We met or exceeded every objective of the demonstration," said Diane Misiak, Raytheon's Close-In Weapon Systems director. "The system successfully tracked, engaged and destroyed nine inert mortars. MLPWS also maneuvered more than 28 miles on paved and off-road conditions without any damage to the system. All MLPWS functions were integrated with the HEMTT platform and performed flawlessly."

In the MLPWS configuration, Phalanx uses a 20 mm M61A1 Gatling gun that fires M-940 self-destruct rounds at a rate of 4,500 shots per minute. The system features an advanced search and track radar with closed-loop spotting technology that enables autonomous target detection and engagement. Phalanx can be interfaced with other sensors and systems to provide overarching protection of high-value sites on the ground.

Oshkosh's HEMTT is a series of 10-ton, eight-wheel-drive vehicles designed to provide transport capabilities for resupply of combat vehicles and weapons systems. The HEMTT A3 features revolutionary ProPulse(R) diesel-electric drive technology that can improve fuel efficiency by at least 20 percent compared with other HEMTT models. An integrated generator can deliver more than 100 kilowatts of military-grade AC power for external operations. This advanced vehicle can climb a 60 percent grade, cross the most challenging terrain and achieve 65 mph on secondary roads.
MILITARY AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY NEWS: Raytheon's Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System Completes Live-Fire Demonstration
 
Raytheon's Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System Completes Live-Fire Demonstration:smitten::smitten::smitten::usflag:

YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
armytruck.jpg

airdefenceraytheoncentu.jpg

rtnrmsproductsearampic0.jpg

Raytheon Company and Oshkosh Corp., partnering with the U.S. Army and Navy, proved the maneuverability, integration and performance of the Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System during a recent live-fire demonstration.

The MLPWS integrates the combat-proven Centurion Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A3. All functions of the Centurion design featuring the Phalanx Block 1B are maintained on the MLPWS, which provides a more flexible component to the U.S. Army's Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar initiative.

"We met or exceeded every objective of the demonstration," said Diane Misiak, Raytheon's Close-In Weapon Systems director. "The system successfully tracked, engaged and destroyed nine inert mortars. MLPWS also maneuvered more than 28 miles on paved and off-road conditions without any damage to the system. All MLPWS functions were integrated with the HEMTT platform and performed flawlessly."

In the MLPWS configuration, Phalanx uses a 20 mm M61A1 Gatling gun that fires M-940 self-destruct rounds at a rate of 4,500 shots per minute. The system features an advanced search and track radar with closed-loop spotting technology that enables autonomous target detection and engagement. Phalanx can be interfaced with other sensors and systems to provide overarching protection of high-value sites on the ground.

Oshkosh's HEMTT is a series of 10-ton, eight-wheel-drive vehicles designed to provide transport capabilities for resupply of combat vehicles and weapons systems. The HEMTT A3 features revolutionary ProPulse(R) diesel-electric drive technology that can improve fuel efficiency by at least 20 percent compared with other HEMTT models. An integrated generator can deliver more than 100 kilowatts of military-grade AC power for external operations. This advanced vehicle can climb a 60 percent grade, cross the most challenging terrain and achieve 65 mph on secondary roads.
MILITARY AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY NEWS: Raytheon's Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System Completes Live-Fire Demonstration


Nice development of a very sound concept.
And the Americans seem to have taken a leaf out of the Russian book. The Russians developed the Tunguska system in the 1990s and then followed it up with the Pantsir in 2007.
 
Raytheon has another proven sea based system being converted to land use coming online in the very near future.


 
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I thought Phalanx is only good for anti-air and point defense.....neither of which the US will be facing in its current wars.
 
Based on what sensor suite the mortars would be detected ...?
from my understanding...Mortars would be detected through optical sensors which would send the data to image processors which would be maneuvering the gun through interfaced motors, and the gun would turn into that angle to shoot the incoming morter down.

Though very complex but it would be hard to achieve 100% kill ratio.

Whats the radius of Operation..? Thats critical, and how much area can this system cover...?
 
Based on what sensor suite the mortars would be detected ...?
from my understanding...Mortars would be detected through optical sensors which would send the data to image processors which would be maneuvering the gun through interfaced motors, and the gun would turn into that angle to shoot the incoming morter down.

Though very complex but it would be hard to achieve 100% kill ratio.

Whats the radius of Operation..? Thats critical, and how much area can this system cover...?

perhaps this article can clear some things up for you. keep in mind many aspects of the system are still classified.

http://defensetech.org/2007/03/22/land-based-phalanx-weapon-system/

*here is a better link from manufacturer

http://www.airdefenseartillery.com/ada_website_08/attach/C-RAM%202.pdf
 
This is the type of system that will be a real threat to cruise missiles.

*including hypersonic ones
 
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