The Phalanx CIWS - The US Navy's deadly R2D2

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The Phalanx CIWS is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided weapon system designed as the last line of defence for sea- going vessels against incoming threats.


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Created by Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
Script:  Dejan Milivojevic
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Bryan 'Lazlo' Beauregard

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