Weapons like the Navy’s Phalanx CIWS and the A-10’s 30mm GAU-8 Avenger can unleash thousands of rounds in seconds, creating the impression of nonstop firepower. What is less visible is what happens ...
The Phalanx system, a radar-guided Gatling gun capable of firing 4,500 rounds per minute, serves as a mechanical guardian for the carrier and its crew of 6,000 sailors. Designed for short-range ...