4,500 Rounds Per Minute: USS George H.W. Bush Activates Its Most Formidable Defensive Weapon

4,500 Rounds Per Minute: USS George H.W. Bush Activates Its Most Formidable Defensive Weapon

Emirates 24/7 —  The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier is utilizing its advanced "Phalanx" Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) as a final line of defense against missile and aerial threats in Middle Eastern waters, according to a report by WION. 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 engagement,…