The Kortik (Russian: Кортик, "dirk") close-in weapon system (CIWS) is a modern naval air defence gun-missile system deployed by the Russian Navy. Its export version is known as Kashtan ( Russian : Каштан , English: Chestnut ), with the NATO designation CADS-N-1 Kashtan .

A close-in weapon system (CIWS / ˈ s iː w ɪ z / SEE-wiz) [1] is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses, typically mounted on a naval ship.

The Kashtan (Russian: Каштан, English: Chestnut) close-in weapon system (CIWS) is a modern naval air defence gun-missile system deployed by the Russian Navy. It is found on the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, Kirov class battlecruisers, Neustrashimy class frigates, People's Liberation Army...

Jul 30, 2024 · Kashtan air defence gun/missile system is designed to provide self-defence of surface ships and ground-based facilities from airlaunched precision-guided weapons, including sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, fixed- and rotary-wing …

Kashtan close-in weapon system (CIWS) The previous AK-630 artillery and anti-aircraft weapon system developed by the former Soviet Union encountered several issues related to accuracy and damage. To resolve these shortcomings, the Kashtan close-in defense system was created, which boasted remarkable interception efficiency.

Nov 13, 2013 · The Kashtan (Russian: Каштан, English: Chestnut) close-in weapon system (CIWS) is a modern naval air defense gun-missile system deployed by the Russian Navy.

The Kortik (Russian: Кортик, "dirk") close-in weapon system (CIWS) is a modern naval air defence gun-missile system deployed by the Russian Navy. Its export version is known as Kashtan (Russian: Каштан, English: Chestnut), with the NATO designation CADS-N …

Feb 28, 2025 · Kashtan CIWS, a modern naval air defence gun-missile system, can safely be said as one of the most lethal weapons in the navy’s arsenal. It provides defence against anti-ship missiles, anti-radar missiles and guided bombs.

Aug 23, 2022 · The Kashtan (Russian: Каштан, English: Chestnut) close-in weapon system (CIWS) is a modern naval air defense gun-missile system deployed by the Russian Navy. It packs a pair of 30mm cannons and features no less than eight short range radio guided 9m311 surface-to-air missiles in a hulking swiveling turret.

Aug 4, 2021 · Kashtan #CIWS Live Firing The #Kashtan / #Kortik close-in weapon system (CIWS) is a modern naval air defence gun-missile system deployed by the Russian Navy. Its export version is...