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Phalanx (Greek word from phalangos, meaning Finger) can refer to: Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary logo Wiktionary[1] is a Wikimedia Foundation project intended to be a free wiki dictionary (including thesaurus and lexicon) in every language. ... Fingers of the human left hand The finger is any of the digits of the hand in humans and other species such as the great apes. ...

See also A Macedonian phalanx, as portrayed in the Rome: Total War computer game. ... The phalanges in a human hand The name Phalanges is commonly given to the bones that form fingers and toes. ... Block 1B CIWS The Phalanx CIWS (Close-in weapon system, pronounced see-whizz) is an anti-missile system that was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division. ... The Phalanx are a cybernetic fictional species in the Marvel Comics universe who have come in conflict with the X-Men and related groups on several occasions. ... Alien Species (science fiction) List of aliens in fiction List of fictional robots Fantasy Species (fantasy fiction) List of species in fantasy fiction List of dragons in literature Legendary and Mythical Species (folklore/mythology) List of species in folklore and mythology List of species in folklore and mythology by type... The existence of extraterrestrial life remains hypothetical though human beings continue to search Extraterrestrial life is life that may exist and originate outside the planet Earth. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... Phalanx is a space shooter video game designed by Kemco for the Super Nintendo and Game Boy Advance. ... For the list, see list of computer and video games. ... The Phalanx (also known as ThePhalanx. ... This article may not be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia entry. ... Nickname: The Big Apple Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The North American Phalanx building in August, 1972 The North American Phalanx (NAP) was a secular Utopian community located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... A phalanstère was a type of building designed for an utopian community and developed in the early 1800s by Charles Fourier. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... This article may not be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia entry. ... Munich and the Bavarian Alps Munich (German: München, (pronounced listen) is the largest city and capital of the German Federal State of Bavaria. ...


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Phalanx CIWS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1614 words)
The Phalanx CIWS (Close-in weapon system, pronounced see-whizz) is an anti-missile system that was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division.
In February 1991, during the first Gulf War, the USS Missouri and the Phalanx-equipped USS Jarrett were in the vicinity of an Iraqi Silkworm missile (often referred to as the 'Seersucker') that had been fired, either at Missouri or at the nearby HMS Gloucester.
In the action film The Sum of All Fears, a Phalanx aboard the USS John C. Stennis is used to destroy multiple missiles fired by Russian Tu-22M "Backfire" bombers.
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