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Phalanx CIWS - HMS Newcastle IMO: 0000000

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Ship Picture Phalanx CIWS - HMS Newcastle
Photographer Steve Ellwood More Photos from Steve Ellwood
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Date 2010/1/27 3:10
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Phalanx CIWS seen on HMS Newcastle during a visit to Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England on 9th September 2001.

One of two Guns on the Ship which can fire 20 mm shells at a rate of 3,000-4,500 rounds/minute.  See further details @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx_CIWS

© 2010 www.steve-ellwood.org.uk
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