Are C Rams effective?

Standard literature claims C-RAM has a range of 2,000 meters, but others say the effective range is as little as 500 meters. The gun itself, the M61A1, is mounted on a 35-ton commercial trailer. In a typical engagement, it is said to fire about 300 rounds, with an unofficial effectiveness of 50-60\%.

Do C Rams use tracer rounds?

Whereas naval Phalanx systems fire tungsten armor-piercing rounds, the C-RAM uses the 20mm HEIT-SD (high-explosive incendiary tracer, self-destruct) ammunition, originally developed for the M163 Vulcan air defense system.

What Mos is C-RAM?

Air Defense Artillery MOS 14 Series for CRAM Sense and Warn Operator– For Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt.

How does C-RAM work?

How does it work? C-RAM is made up of variety of components which provide the ability to sense, warn, respond, intercept, control, and protect deployed forces. When a threat is spotted, the weapon system automatically detects, evaluates, tracks, engages, and conducts battle-damage assessment.

How much does C-RAM ammo cost?

The unit cost per shell will be similar to that of the guided fuze unit, about US$5000.

How much does it cost to shoot a C-RAM?

With such a massive rate of fire, this unit literally “burns through” bullets. Depending on the number of munitions spent, A typical engagement with a single missile could range from between $30,000 and $60,000 dollars. Some other estimates put the figure at around $40,000 per missile.

Who built C-RAM?

August 2006:Raytheon Co. was awarded a $6.9 million contract for land based phalanx weapon system ancillary equipment for C-RAM. October 2005:The US Army selected Northrop Grumman Corporation as the prime contractor for the Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar Integration and Fielding contract.

Is the C-RAM automated?

C-RAM is the US Army’s answer to indirect fire from mortars, artillery shells, and missiles. But, thanks to point-defense systems, like the C-RAM, indirect fire of this nature may have met its match. …

Who made C-RAM?

Facts

Mobility	Highly mobile, mounted on road-mobile platform
Role	Protect deployed troops from rockets, artillery, and mortars
Status	Previously deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan; purchased by Australia and the United Kingdom
Producer	Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, L3 Communications, Lockheed Martin