The US Navy


	U.S. Navy Fact Sheet SeaRAM Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) Anti-Ship Missile Defense System Description SeaRAM is a MK 15 CIWS variant consisting of the combination of two Fleet proven weapon systems: Block 1B Phalanx CIWS and the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Weapon System. SeaRAM combines the Phalanx CIWS Block 1B search-and-track radar and Elector Optic sensors, along with its inherent threat evaluation and weapon designation capability, with a RAM 11-round launcher assembly missile system on a single mount. The SeaRAM CIWS is a complete combat weapon system that automatically detects, evaluates, tracks, engages, and performs kill assessment against ASM and high speed aircraft threats in an extended self defense battle space envelope around the ship.

	Point Of Contact Office of Corporate Communication (00D) Naval Sea Systems Command< Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376

	*General Characteristics, SeaRAM* Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) Anti-Ship Missile Defense System**
	Primary Function: Fast-reaction, detect-through-engage, missile weapon ssytem. Above-Deck Weight: 16,901 lbs. (including missile rounds) Missile Capacity: 11.
	Contractor: Raytheon Systems Company.
	Date Deployed: 2009 (LCS-2).
	Range: Classified.

	Last Update: 19 October 2012