USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751) is the second Legend-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard. Waesche is named for Coast Guard Admiral Russell R. Waesche (1886–1946).

The Phalanx CIWS (SEE-wiz) is an automated gun-based close-in weapon system to defend military watercraft automatically against incoming threats such as aircraft, missiles, and small boats. It was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division, [3] later a part of Raytheon.

Apr 17, 2019 · Secretary-class cutters are suited for long-range, high-endurance missions, and for fulfilling the maritime security role, which includes drug interdiction, illegal immigrant interception, and fisheries patrol. Highly versatile and capable of performing a variety of missions, these cutters operate throughout the world’s oceans.

The Legend-class cutters are the second-longest of all U.S. Coast Guard cutters, behind the research icebreaker Healy, and replaced the 12 Hamilton-class cutters in service. [16]

Gun Ammo Handling System (GAHS) of the MK15 Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS). The Coast Guard has nine MK15 systems fielded on the National Security Cutter fleet, and one training asset located at TRACEN Yorktown’s ET “C” School. The MK15 CIWS’ primary use is defense against incoming threats

COAST GUARD HIGH ENDURANCE CUTTER (WHEC) 76MM WEAPON SYSTEM AT SEA (May 8, 2004)--An MK15, 20mm Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) onboard a U.S. Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter, is ready to take aim against air targets, on May 8, 2004. The CIWS is capable of firing 3,500 rounds per minute at airborne threats to the ship.

Dec 1, 2019 · Currently, the Coast Guard’s most powerful vessels, the Legend class National Security Cutters (NSCs), are equipped with a 57mm deck gun, a Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS), and some smaller machine guns. It is also outfitted with the AN/SLQ-32V2 SEWIP electronic warfare suite.

Targets were engaged with a rapid fire M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm six-barrel rotary cannon that could fire up to 3,000 rounds per minute. Control of the Mighty Mo's CIWS was directed from the Combat Engagement Center (CEC), and four CIWS mounts provided the ship with a 360-degree area of protection.

Phalanx is a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) designed as a last chance, point defense, automated gun system designed to destroy in-bound anti-ship cruise missiles. Phalanx is a design from General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division. …

Every aircraft in the U.S. Coast Guard fleet in June 2024. From left: HC-130, C-27J, HC-144, C-37, MH-60T, MH-65. The Coast Guard operates about 210 aircraft. Fixed-wing aircraft, such as Lockheed HC-130 Hercules turboprops, operate from Air Stations on long-duration missions.