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This is a Phalanx CIWS, an autocannon used to destroy incoming missiles, drones, and aircraft. It is nicknamed R2-D2 because of its shape. It has an ammunition capacity of 15500 rounds and
A British-made Hawker Hunter fighter plane flies past a close-in weapon system (CIWS) 20 mm gun mount that will be tested during a towed drone unit (TDU) engagement. - PICRYL Public Domain
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