About the Centurion C-RAM – Land-Based Phalanx® Weapon System:
The Centurion Weapon System is a land-based Phalanx® weapon system capable of countering insurgent activities by intercepting rockets, artillery and mortar rounds in the air before impact, effectively eliminating any damage they might cause. The U.S. Navy uses the same ability of the Phalanx® sea-based system as its point-defense weapon to protect the fleet from low-flying cruise missiles and other air and surface threats. The Phalanx® can be interfaced with a multitude of sensors and systems designed to provide overarching protection for sites on the ground. The first C-RAM was sent to Iraq in late 2006, to protect the Green Zone (the large area in Baghdad turned into an American base). It was found that C-RAM could knock down 70-80 percent of the rockets and mortar shells fired within range of its cannon.
Specifications:
Armament: 20 mm (0.79 in) 6 barreled M61 20mm rotary cannon
Rate of Fire: 4,500 rounds per minute
Range: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Ammo Capacity: 1,550 rounds
Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:
This epic combination of builds by two expert designers has created a truly unique and surprisingly playable kit. Like the Phalanx® Close in Weapon System (CIWS) kit, the C-RAM Phalanx® is able to rotate via a concealed technic axel and can be easily elevated and posed. The transport vehicle features opening doors, opening top hatch, and deployable stabilizers. The Phalanx® 20mm Cannon Barrel and Phalanx® Gun Support Assembly elements are custom 3D printed. This kit features fully printed details, no stickers, and one custom minifig.
Model Statistics:
Designed by George Hicks & Mary Wilson
734 LEGO®, BrickArms®, and Brickmania® elements
1x custom minifigs designed by Landon Reimer
1x BrickArms® X-Long Ammo Chute
1x Phalanx® 20mm Cannon Barrel by Brickmania
1x Phalanx® Gun Support Assembly by Brickmania
Additional custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years building experience recommended)
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All Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.
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