New Chinese CIWS

Navy Recognition has photos of a new Chinese CIWS, an 11 barrel 30mm. It might be surprising that they have developed a new gun, rather than a missile based CIWS, but you will note in the proto below, they also have a missile system similar in concept to the US/German developed RAM. Also visible are an ASW/anti-torpedo rocket launcher and a decoy launcher.

You can also see the system here: http://china-defense.blogspot.com/2013/03/photos-of-day-pumping-lead-liaoning.htmlRecent pictures have emmerged on the Chinese internet showing the nation's Aircraft Carrier Liaoning new Close in Weapon System (CIWS) in action. The new generation CIWS, called H/PJ-14, is reported by Chinese media to be of the third generation.

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    • They talk about the similarities to Goalkeeper although their earlier seven barrel system was apparently based on a French prototype. This is a heavier gun with more ammunition and a higher rate of fire than Goalkeeper. First eleven barrel gun I have ever heard of.

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