Weapon Systems Collection

The Sea Based X-band Radar is an integral part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System and is temporarily located at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base Shipyard

A Russian SPS-141 jamming pod mounted on a Sukhoi Su-17
Close-up of a Russian SPS-141 jamming pod for electronic countermeasures, mounted on a Sukhoi Su-17 aircraft, Manching Air Base, Germany

1S91 Radar for the SA-6 Gainful missile system
1S91 (SURN vehicle, NATO designation Straight Flush) with the radar for the SA-6 Gainful system, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Chaff and flare dispensers on a U. S. Army UH-60L Blackhawk
Chaff and flare dispensers on a U.S. Army UH-60L Blackhawk

American orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey

A M61 Vulcan rotary cannon of the F-4 Phantom, Manching Air Base, Germany

U. S. Army soldiers power-up a MIM-104 Patriot Missile System
August 29, 2009 - U.S. Army soldiers power-up a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia

An MIM-23B Hawk surface-to-air missile system
U.S. Army personnel deploy an MIM-23B Hawk surface-to-air missile system in the desert during Operation Desert Shield

A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow surface missile is launched from the aircraft carrier USS George H
June 24, 2010 - A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow surface missile is launched from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) while underway in the Pacific Ocean. George H.W

Chinese orbital weapons platform in Earth orbit
Chinese orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in Earth orbit

French / Bulgarian orbital weapons platform
French/Bulgarian orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, front view

Chinese orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey

French / Bulgarian orbital weapons platform in orbit
French/Bulgarian orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in orbit

War: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
War - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: War is the science of destruction. ~ John Abbott

Firepower: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Firepower - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Whoever said the pen is mightier than the word obviously never encountered automatic weapons. ~ Douglas MacArthur

Mark 7 16-inch gun barrels on deck of battleship USS Missouri
Mark 7 16-inch (50 caliber) gun barrels on deck of battleship USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

Aviation Ordnanceman mans a MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, January 15, 2006 - Aviation Ordnanceman mans a MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5) during a simulated straits transit

USS Monterey conducts a close-in weapons system live fire test
Mediterranean Sea, April 4, 2011 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG-61) conducts a close-in weapons system (CWIS) live fire test

Chinese Navy multi-role frigate Hengshui fires its main gun
Pacific Ocean, July 17, 2016 - Chinese Navy multi-role frigate Hengshui (FFG 572) fires the main gun during a gun exercise at Rim of the Pacific 2016

A British soldier carrying a MATADOR light anti-tank weapon
A British soldier with a MATADOR light anti-tank weapon slung over his shoulder

Battleship USS Iowa firing its Mark 7 16-inch / 50-caliber guns
A bow view of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) firing its Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns off the starboard side during a fire power demonstration

A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie
December 11, 2003 - A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) as part of the Missile Defense Agencys latest Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)

The Aegis-class destroyer USS Hopper launching a standard missile 3 Blk IA in Kauai
Pacific Ocean, July 30, 2009 - The Aegis-class destroyer USS Hopper (DDG-70) launches a standard missile (SM) 3 Blk IA during exercise Stellar Avenger

A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System
Pacific Ocean, May 6, 2013 - A Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) fires during a pre-aim calibration exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

USS John Paul Jones launches a Standard Missile
Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2014 - The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) launches a Standard Missile-6 (SM-6)

Pre-Action Calibration fire from the forward 5 Mk 54 gun aboard USS Donald Cook
Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2003 - Crewmembers aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold fires a surface-to-air missile off the coast
Pacific Ocean, July 11, 2010 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG-65) maneuvers ahead of the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG-65)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald launches a Standard Missile-3
Pacific Ocean, October 25, 2012 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise

USS Halsey fires its MK-45 5-inch / 54-caliber lightweight gun
January 19, 2011 - The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey fires during a live-fire exercise

USS Lake Erie launches a Standard Missile 3
February 20, 2008 - The USS Lake Erie (CG-70) launches a Standard Missile-3 at a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite as it traveled in space at more than 17

An Mk-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke
Atlantic Ocean, September 19, 2011 - The MK-45 5 inch/54-caliber lightweight gun of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) is fired during a live-fire exercise

USS San Jacinto fires a close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise
Arabian Sea, November 20, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) fires a close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise

Guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins
Arabian Sea, March 22, 2011 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) is underway in the Arabian Gulf

An Arrow anti-ballistic missile interceptor is launched from its mobile platform
Point Mugu Sea Range, California, August 26, 2004 - An Arrow anti-ballistic missile interceptor is launched from its mobile platform during a joint Israel/United States developmental test at

The MATADOR light anti-tank weapon (NLAW)

A close-in weapons system is fired aboard USS Harry S. Truman
Atlantic Ocean, January 23, 2013 - A close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during live-fire drills

A close-in weapons system is fired aboard USS Makin Island
Arabian Gulf, March 28, 2012 - A close-in weapons system (CIWS) is fired during a pre-aim calibration shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

USS Monterey fires a close-in weapons system
Mediterranean Sea, October 31, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise

An MK38 MOD 2 25mm machine gun system aboard USS Pearl Harbor
Arabian Gulf, January 27, 2012 - An MK38 MOD 2 25mm machine gun system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor fires rounds during a live-fire exercise

The guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89), test fires the MK-32 Mod-15 Torpedo
Persian Gulf, April 18, 2005 a The guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89), test fires the MK-32 Mod-15 Torpedo Launcher

The Australian navy frigate HMAS Warramunga fires its 5-inch gun during a surface
July 10, 2010 - The Australian navy frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH-152) engages the decommissioned Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans (LPH-11)

Guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham
After years of construction, the USS Jason Dunham is ready to be brought to life. The Navys newest guided-missile destroyer was commissioned at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2006 - A Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) during a Missile Defense Agency

A 76mm cannon is fired aboard the guided missile frigate USS Simpson
Atlantic Ocean, April 6, 2012 - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) conduct a pre-action aim calibration test fire of a 76mm cannon

USS Mahan fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise
Atlantic Ocean, November 11, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the vertical launch system aboard USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, November 17, 2005 - A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the vertical launch system (VLS) aboard the Pearl Harbor based Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

A MK-38 25mm machine gun is fired aboard USS William P. Lawrence
July 25, 2013 - Gunneras Mate observes as a MK-38 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence

The MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Halsey
Pacific Ocean, December 1, 2011 - The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey fires during a live-fire exercise

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