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CIWS (Close‑In Weapon System) FS25
The system shown is a land‑based CIWS (Close‑In Weapon System), very similar in concept to the C‑RAM Centurion, but mounted on a lighter trailer and equipped with a compact radar dome. It is a point‑defense weapon designed to intercept short‑range aerial threats such as drones, rockets, mortars, artillery shells, and low‑speed missiles. Key elements visible in the photo A rounded radar dome used for search and tracking. A gun turret that resembles a 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon. A trailer platform with stabilizing supports for deployment. Electronic control boxes and power systems mounted on the chassis. Why it appears in a civilian or industrial area Systems like this are often photographed in non‑military environments when they are: Under testing or evaluation. Being demonstrated to potential clients. Under maintenance or integration by a contractor. Stored temporarily at an industrial facility. The building signage suggests a commercial or industrial location rather than a military base. Is it exactly a C‑RAM Centurion It is not an exact Centurion, but it clearly follows the same design philosophy: Radar plus rotary cannon. Mobile platform for rapid deployment. Modular architecture for point defense. It could be a commercial variant, a European prototype, or a land‑based adaptation of a naval CIWS.
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CIWS (Close‑In Weapon System) FS25
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