New electric gun for Phalanx Close-In Weapon System passes first test
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Upgrade allows firing at varying rates, efficient use of ammunition Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) successfully tested a new electric gun for the Phalanx® Close-In Weapon System. The upgrade allows soldiers and sailors to fire at varying rates, which uses less ammunition. Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and 20 mm gun system that automatically acquires, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-electric-gun-for-phalanx-close-in-weapon-system-passes-first-test-69649/
Upgrade allows firing at varying rates, efficient use of ammunition Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) successfully tested a new electric gun for the Phalanx® Close-In Weapon System. The upgrade allows soldiers and sailors to fire at varying rates, which uses less ammunition. Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and 20 mm gun system that automatically acquires, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-electric-gun-for-phalanx-close-in-weapon-system-passes-first-test-69649/