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Navy 'Goalkeeper' CIWS
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Description
This Dutch-built Close in Weapons System (CIWS) provides a fully autonomous weapon designed to shoot down missiles and aircraft from between 350m and 1500m of the host ship. It mounts a 7 barrel 30mm Gatling gun capable of 4,200 rounds per minute and includes radar and fire control computers within the housing.
Location
Location and date unknown, probably early 1990's
