Centurion C-RAM
| Phalanx | |
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A Phalanx C-RAM | |
| Type | Air defense artillery |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004–present |
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| Specifications | |
| Shell | M-940 20mm MPT-SD |
| Caliber | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Barrels | 6, M61A1 type barrel |
| Rate of fire | 4,500 RPM |
| Effective firing range | 2,000 meters |
| Maximum firing range | 2,300 meters |
The Centurion C-RAM, also called the Land Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS), is an American counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) air defense artillery system. It was developed in 2004, when combat during the Iraq War identified a weakness in ground-based anti-projectile artillery. The system is produced by Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Oshkosh Corporation.