SeaRAM Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) Anti-Ship Missile Defense System |
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Description
SeaRAM is a MK 15 CIWS variant consisting of the combination of two Fleet proven weapon systems: Block 1B Phalanx CIWS and the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Weapon System. SeaRAM combines the Phalanx CIWS Block 1B search-and-track radar and Elector Optic sensors, along with its inherent threat evaluation and weapon designation capability, with a RAM 11-round launcher assembly missile system on a single mount. The SeaRAM CIWS is a complete combat weapon system that automatically detects, evaluates, tracks, engages, and performs kill assessment against ASM and high speed aircraft threats in an extended self-defense battle space envelope around the ship. |
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Point Of Contact
Office of Corporate Communication (00D)
Naval Sea Systems Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
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General Characteristics, SeaRAM Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) Anti-Ship Missile Defense System
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Primary Function: Fast-reaction, detect-through-engage, missile weapon system.
Above-Deck Weight: 16,901 lbs. (including missile rounds)
Missile Capacity: 11.
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| Contractor: Raytheon Systems Company. |
| Date Deployed: 2009 (LCS-2). |
| Range: Classified. |
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| Last Update: 10 May 2016 |
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