Goalkeeper CIWS
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The Goalkeeper CIWS is a Dutch close-in weapon system (CIWS) introduced in 1979. It is an autonomous and completely automatic weapon system for short-range defence of ships against highly maneuverable missiles, aircraft and fast-maneuvering surface vessels. Once activated the system automatically undertakes the entire air defence process from surveillance and detection to destruction, including the selection of the next priority target.
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Goalkeeper CIWS | |
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Type | Close-in weapon system |
Place of origin | Netherlands |
Service history | |
In service | 1980–present |
Used by | See operators |
Production history | |
Designer | Signaal (now Thales Nederland) |
Designed | 1975 |
Manufacturer | Thales Naval Netherlands |
Produced | 1979 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6,372 kg (14,048 lb) with 1,190 rds of ammunition (above deck); 9,902 kg (21,830 lb) (total). |
Height | 3.71 m (above deck) 6.2 m (including deck penetration). |
Crew | Automated, with human oversight |
Shell | 30×173mm TP, HEI, MPDS, or FMPDS |
Caliber | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Barrels | 7-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 14 grooves) |
Elevation | +85 to −25 degrees at 80 degree/s |
Traverse | Unlimited |
Rate of fire | 70 rounds/second (4,200 rounds/minute) |
Muzzle velocity | 1,109 m/s (MPDS round) |
Effective firing range | 350 to between 1,500 and 2,000 metres dependent on ammunition |
Main armament | 1 x 30 mm (1.2 in) GAU-8/A Avenger seven-barrel rotary cannon |
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