Gokdeniz CIWS bigger than I expected, Covers on the Torpedo Launchers and RHIB help improve Stealth

Gokdeniz CIWS bigger than I expected, Covers on the Torpedo Launchers and RHIB help improve Stealth of the BRP Malvar Corvette

Just some nice Pictures and a Video of the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) Guided Missile Corvette of the Philippine Navy (PN), the latest Missile-armed Vessel of the Service during the Arrival Ceremony given to it in Subic recently.

MY NOTES:
Just some of the Things I noticed about the Ship from the Pictures and Video, aside from the installed Vertical Launch System (VLS) Cells: The Gokdeniz Close In Weapons System (CIWS) is a LOT bigger than I thought it would be, you can clearly see its Size from the Picture with the PN Personnel standing next to it.

It easily is around 3-4 meters tall, or 9-12 feet for you who are used to the United States (US) Standard of Measurement. I didn’t expect it to be that big, I thought it would be a bit smaller based on what I thought were the Full Scale Mock Ups (FSMU) that I saw at the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) Events.

Also noticeable is that Screen Mesh over the opening for the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB), and the Cover over the Torpedo Launchers that can be lowered or raised as needed. Both of these help enhance the Stealth Characteristics of the Ship.

Among other Things, the Malvar-class Corvettes will be the first Vessels of the PN that is armed with VLS and Gun-based CIWS. The Contract for these Vessels was signed in December of 2021 under the Administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

SOURCES:
* https://web.facebook.com/DNDPHL/posts/pfbid024FpY4Zj3yoLysbBGPs7jxf2Rdu9Qk3nTdyryBz6MAGJcbQrivxoP9X3xFczepWHxl
* https://web.facebook.com/PhilippineNavy/posts/pfbid02nkN6NwBxf4EF1z5xJFhGGfE6GZLUeAH9Xpm3G5qFibFxPUShSDemZfumSsnVCHmCl

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