NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: This is the thread for the development and production of equipment for my nation.

IC:

Associated Press: The Minister of Defense announces production

Today, the Minister of Defense has acknowledged the rumor that some manufacturing plants will begin producing weaponry and equipment for military and police personnel. The following items will begin being produced immediately:

Glock 17 pistols (approximately 10,000 per NS year)
M-16 assault rifles (approximately 10,000 per NS year)
Steyr Aug assault rifles (approximately 1000 per NS year)
M82-A1 sniper rifles (approximately 1000 per NS year)
M-14 rifles (approximately 5,000 per NS year)
MP-5 SMGs (approximately 1000 per NS year)
FN-P90 SMGs (approximately 1000 per NS year)
MAC-10 SMGs (approximately 1000 per NS year)
M-249 SAW (approximately 1000 per NS year)
AK-47 assault rifles (approximately 10,000 per NS year)
RPG-7 (approximately 2000 per NS year)
XM-25 grenade launcher (approximately 2000 per NS year)
FIM-92 Stinger Anti Air missile (approximately 2000 per NS year)
SMAW Anti Tank missile (approximately 2000 per NS year)
M998 HMMWV (approximately 1000 per NS year)

Also, the ASoGM will be persuing the development of the Glock 18 pistol (semi/full automatic, based on the Glock 17), as well as the Unimog U2450L 6x6 truck, as seen here:

http://www.unimogusa.com/graphics/new6x6.jpg

Associated Press: New equipment to undergo trials

Today, the new equipment that is under development for the ASoGM military, will undergo testing to determine any potential issues. The Unimog U2450L 6x6 truck will begin serving the ASoGM military once it passes these trials, and the Glock 18 pistol will be issued to police once it satisfies their testing. Production of this equipment is estimated to be approximately 1,000 Unimog vehicles, and 10,000 Glock 18 pistols per NS year.

Secret IC:

To: Robert Whey, President
From: David Drefrees, Minister of Defense
Re: Naval protection

We, at the Ministry of Defense, feel that it is imperative that we increase the defensability of our coastline. We have numerous plans to accomplish this, but we feel one of the better ideas we have is for a high speed, hit and run vehicle or vehicles. We have recently been investigating ground effect craft, or WIGEs, and we feel that we may be able to build a craft using composites that offers the reliability and performance that we need. Also, we will need to develop munitions, tactics, and a training program at the same time as we develop the craft. Enclosed is data about an old Russian WIGE, that we feel that we can improve upon.

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rus/903.htm

[later on]

Robert Whey finished reading the memo, as well as the attached information, and faxed the documents to the other Ministers. Shortly after, he recieved replies from them, stating their approval for the project. Calling the Minister of Defense's office, he was transferred immediately.

"Hello, David Drefrees speaking"

"Dave, it's Bob. I just heard from the other Ministers, they've approved the project"

"That's great news, Bob. I'll get my teams started right away"

"Good to hear. I'll need regular progress reports, though"

"Not a problem"

"Sounds good. I'll talk to you later"

Robert hung up the phone, leaned back in his chair, and hoped this is what his nation would need to make sure the ASoGM would always be safe.

Secret IC:


To: Robert Whey, President
From: David Drefrees, Minister of Defense
Re: Project Dove

Project Dove has been making steady progress since its inception. We are working right now to finish designing the frame and control systems. We hope to make the craft lighter, yet more durable, and we are planning to put in more powerful engines to increase speed. We do plan on keeping the armament internal, as opposed to the original storing of 6 SS-N-22 Sunburn missiles externally. We are shooting for a a weapons loadout of 6 Tomahawk cruise missiles and 4 Sea Sparrows, assuming we can get our hands on quantities of each type of missile. Our final concern centers around the percieved lack of manuverability. We hope to address that by using larger control surfaces, as well as differential thrust.

Secret IC:


To: Robert Whey, President
From: David Drefrees, Minister of Defense
Re: Project Dove

Project Dove is almost at completion, with a shakedown cruise and other testing to be completed soon. We have increased control surfaces, modernized the radar, fire control system, and piloting controls, and increased the engine output. The power increase coupled with the reduced weight (from using composites), should allow Project Dove to attaign speeds of 310 knots. An update will be issued to your office, once the testing has been finished.

OOC: Oops, forgot about this.

Secret IC:


To: Robert Whey, President
From: David Drefrees, Minister of Defense
Re: Project Dove

Project Dove is now complete, with a successful shakedown and testing period. Enclosed is a photo of the completed craft, complete with specifications.

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rus/m_fli6.jpg

Take off weight 382 metric tons (842,000 lbs)
Length 73.8 m (240 ft)
Span 44.0 m (144 ft)
Height 19.2 m (65 ft)
Speed of motion:

* at cruise flight

450-574 km/h (243-310 kts)

* in displacement position

20-100 km/h (10.8-54 kts)
Range of flight 3,000 km (1,620 nm)
Range in displacement position 400 km (216 nm)
Sea endurance 5 days
Cruise altitude 1-5 m (3.3 - 16 ft)
Altitude of flight at search 500 m (1,640 ft)
Max altitude of flight 7500 m (24,600 ft)
Max waves height:

* at take off and landing

2.5-3.5 m (8.2-11.5 ft)

* at flight

unlimited
Powerplant: eight NK-87 turbofans of 13.6 tons (30,000 lbs) trust each
Crew 9
Armaments:

6 BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles
4 RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Anti-Air missiles