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Goalkeeper CIWSlarger figure on 0 of 1
OTO Melara 76 mmlarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
above deck
Single sourceincluding deck penetration
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Goalkeeper CIWS | OTO Melara 76 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | Automated, with human oversight[source] | remote controlled[source] |
| Type | Close-in weapon system[source] | Naval gun[source] |
| Place of origin | Netherlands[source] | Italy[source] |
| In service | 1980–present[source] | 1964–present |
3.71 m (above deck) 6.2 m (including deck penetration).[source]
total
Single sourcewith 1,190 rds of ammunition (above deck)
Single source6,372 kg (14,048 lb) with 1,190 rds of ammunition (above deck); 9,902 kg (21,830 lb) (total).[source]
6,372 kg with 1,190 rds of ammunition (above deck), 9,902 kg (total).[source]
Empty
Single sourceEmpty: 7.5 tonnes (17,000 lb )[source]
Effective; Ammunition-dependent upper engagement-range limit; full source field also retains the lower bound350m
Single source350 to between 1,500 and 2,000 metres dependent on ammunition[source]
Maximum; HE-PFF
Single sourceMaximum; HE-PFF SAPOMER
Single sourceMaximum; HE-PFF VULCANO
Single sourceHE-PFF 16,000 m SAPOMER 20,000 m VULCANO 40,000 m[source]
62 caliber
Single source62 caliber: 4,724.4 mm (186.00 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Used by | See operators[source] | See operators[source] |
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| Designer | Signaal (now Thales Nederland )[source] | OTO Melara[source] |
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| Designed | 1975[source] | Compact: 1963 Super Rapid: 1985 Strales: 2004[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Thales Naval Netherlands[source] | Otobreda: 1963–2001 BHEL Haridwar : 1994–present (under licence) OTO Melara (subsidiary of Finmeccanica): 2001–2015 Leonardo-Finmeccanica : since 2016 Leonardo : since 2017[source] |
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| Produced | 1979[source] | Compact: 1964 Super Rapid: 1985 Strales: 2008[source] |
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| Shell | 30×173mm TP, HEI, MPDS, or FMPDS[source] | 76×636mmR shell weight 6.3 kilograms (14 lb ) propellant weight 2.35 kilograms (5.2 lb )[source] |
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| Barrels | 7-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 14 grooves)[source] | — |
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| Elevation | +85 to −25 degrees at 80 degree/s[source] | −15°/+85° speed: 35°/s (acceleration: 72°/s²)[source] |
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| Traverse | Unlimited[source] | 360° speed: 60°/s (acceleration: 72°/s²)[source] |
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| Main armament | 1 x 30 mm (1.2 in) GAU-8/A Avenger seven-barrel rotary cannon[source] | — |
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| Gun | GAU-8/A Avenger 30 mm seven-barrel rotary cannon .[source] | — |
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| Rotation speed | 360° in 3.8 seconds[source] | — |
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| Maximum burst size | 1,000 rounds.[source] | — |
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| Ammunition | 1,190 linkless (HEI, API, TP, MPDS, FMPDS) rounds in a below-deck magazine.[source] | — |
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| Reload time | 9 minutes (loading is done below deck)[source] | — |
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| Weapons range | 350 to between 1,500 and 2,000 meters dependent on ammunition.[source] | — |
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| Search radar | I band /linear array. I band is X band. Beamsize 1.5 degrees horizontal, 60 degrees vertical. Rotates at 1 Hz (60 RPM). Range approx. 30 km.[source] | — |
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| Engagement radar | I band and K band monopulse cassegrain .[source] | — |
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| Optical system | TV (Future EO/IR)[source] | — |
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| 100% kill distance | 500 m[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Royal Navy | Royal Navy[source] | — |
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| Former operator · German Navy | German Navy[source] | — |
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| Role | short-range defence of ships[source]The exact equipment subject, not its carried payload or supported platform | — |
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| Variants | — | See variants[source] |
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| Shell weight | — | 12.4 kg (27 lb)[source] |
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| Feed system | — | Magazine capacity : 80 ready rounds on Compact gun mount[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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