Phalanx CIWS

The Phalanx  20mm 'is an Anti-Air turret found on some American and Canadian warships such as the USS Essex. The Turret is a CIWS (Close-In Weapons System) that acts as Point Defence against Anti-Ship missiles. It can be manually controlled by a gunner or computer controlled, allowing it to automatically detect, track, and engage targets. The turret's armament comprises of a 20mm autocannon capable of firing rounds at a rate of 4,500 Rounds per Minute (RPM) with a 360 degree firing arc and a Missile Launcher loaded with 8 Anti-Air missiles.

Appearances
The Phalanx AA turret is featured in the game Battlefield 2. The weapon is only found in this game. It is only available as a Mounted turret gun on the American USS Essex Aircraft Carrier.

Tactics
The Phalanx Turret is a very powerful weapon, on both vehicles and infantry, as the 20mm AA gun will inflict severe damage against enemy troops, light vehicles, and medium vehicles while the Missile Launcher will inflict heavy damage against Aircraft. The AA gun can also be used against armored vehicles to some extent, but isn't very effective. Like all Anti-Air emplacements founf in the game, the turret will need to lock-on an Aircraft in order to hit the target. The damage the Missiles inflict is the same as that of Anti-Air missiles found on Fighter Jets. Be aware that the Turret is not well armored, as a single Tank shell, Guided Anti-Armor missile, Anti-Tank Rocket, or bomb will destroy it. It, like all Anti-Air and Anti-Armor emplacements, is completely immobile.