The Crooked Beat
16-05-2009, 08:11
The People's Republic of The Crooked Beat: Armed Forces Strength, Composition, and Equipment Types
Overview
The Crooked Beat does not consider itself a warlike nation, but it does recognize the importance of maintaining a strong and competent military in order to ward-off international aggressors, and in order to protect the nation's overseas interests. At present, the Crooked armed forces, though by no means the most numerous or powerful, might be described as modern and well-trained, equipped with high-quality weaponry and kept sharp by regular combined-arms maneuvers. However, the Crooked armed forces have never participated in a major war, and its officer corps has absolutely no first-hand experience when it comes to large-scale military operations under conditions of actual conflict.
Crooked armed forces are organized into a Navy, Army, and Air Corps, with the Navy operating an independent air arm off its two aircraft carriers, battleships, and cruisers, and the Army operating its own observation flight. These in turn are organized under the National Command Staff, which reports to the Ministry of War and subsequently the National Assembly.
At the present time, the Crooked armed forces can count some 320,000 men-at-arms, a figure that includes some 250,000 volunteers and 70,000 conscripts, this out of a population of around 54 million citizens. The Crooked Army is by far the largest of the three armed forces, with 189,000 personnel organized into 19 regular brigades, an artillery regiment, and an independent parachute regiment, along with two smaller commando battalions. The remainder of army manpower is consumed by a training and supply corps, a medical corps, and the Army Command Staff. The Crooked Navy has at its disposal some 95,000 personnel, including a 2,500-strong Corps of Naval Fusiliers trained in amphibious operations and also deployed aboard ship. The Crooked Air Force accounts for the rest of the figure, with a strength of 36,000 personnel. That is inclusive of an aerodrome protection regiment and an army co-operation wing, which provides forward air controllers to the ground forces. The Crooked Air Force is organized into three groups, each containing four wings with three squadrons each, making for an operational total of 36 squadrons.
Equipment Summary
Ground Forces
-Model 1928 Hand Grenade
-.38 Model 1919 Break-Top Service Revolver
-7.65x17mm Model 1926 Semi-Automatic Pistol
-9x23mm Model 1924 Semi-Automatic Pistol
-9x23mm Model 1925 Submachine Gun
-7.6x55mm Model 1919 Bolt-Action Service Rifle/Model 1922 Carbine/Model 1935 Sharpshooter's Rifle
-7.6x55mm Model 1931 Section Machine Gun
-7.6x55mm Model 1917 Medium Machine Gun
-.5-inch Model 1934 Heavy Machine Gun
-54mm Model 1918 Light Mortar
-81mm Brandt Mle. 27/31 Infantry Mortar
-15.4x105mm Model 1938 Anti-Tank Rifle
-20mm Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun
-40mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun
-92mm Model 1940 Anti-Aircraft Gun
-45mm Model 1939 Anti-Tank Gun
-75mm Schneider Mle. 1912 Field Gun
-84mm Model 1930 Field Gun
-149mm Skoda Model 1928 Heavy Field Gun
-4x4 Morris-R Utility Car
-Model 1937 Tracked Utility Tractor
-Model 1934 Half-Track Utility Car
-194 7-ton Model 1927 Light Tanks
-87 15-ton Model 1935 Heavy Cruiser Tanks
-21 Rudlic R.14 Spotter Aircraft
Air Forces
-119 Aarne-Malmson AM.304 Day Fighters
-104 Aarne-Malmson AM.400 Day Fighters/AM.410 High-Altitude Fighters
-59 Rudlic R.29 Day Fighters
-125 Aarne-Malmson AM.315 Light Bombers/Torpedo Bombers/Night Fighters
-84 Saab B17 Dive Bombers
-44 Aarne-Malmson AM.414 Light Bombers/Night Fighters
-42 Aarne-Malmson AM.404 Medium Bombers/Torpedo Bombers
-20 Aarne-Malmson AM.345 Patrol Aircraft/Torpedo Bombers
-25 Rudlic R.32 Patrol Seaplanes
-49 Rudlic R.30 Long-Range Transport Aircraft
-14 DeHavilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide Transport Aircraft
Navy
-1 Prime Minister Auguste Calderon Class Fleet Aircraft Carrier (27,000t)
-1 Kingston Class Light Aircraft Carrier (12,000t)
-3 Admiral Class Fast Battleships (34,000t)
-5 Citizen Class Heavy Cruisers (14,000t)
-5 Brave Class Light Cruisers (10,000t)
-6 Warrior Class Light Cruisers (8,000t)
-14 River Class Destroyers (1,800t)
-10 Island Class Destroyers (2,200t)
-5 Audacious Class Destroyers (3,200t)
-12 Tern Class Sloops (1,300t)
-16 Marlin/F Class Coastal Submarines (700t)*
-5 G Class Ocean-Going Submarines (1,100t)
-3 H Class Minelaying Submarines (1,500t)
-5 E Class Submarine Cruisers (1,850t)
-4 D Class Ocean-Going Submarines (950t)
*Surface displacement
-50 Aarne-Malmson AM.355 Carrier-Based Fighters
-22 Aarne-Malmson AM.294 Carrier-Based Torpedo Bombers
-24 Aarne-Malmson AM.360 Carrier-Based Dive Bombers
(Details to follow!)
The Crooked Beat
16-05-2009, 08:52
Crooked Aircraft
Aarne-Malmson AM.304
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The AM.304 is The Crooked Beat's primary fighter type, a small, rugged, forgiving aircraft well-suited to rough airstrips and easy to maintain. Powered by a 770kW in-line aero engine, the AM.304 can reach a maximum speed of 325mph at low level, and 336mph at altitude. It is also a highly maneuverable aircraft in capable hands, fast in the vertical plane, but turning performance is considered somewhat sluggish, especially at altitude. Armament consists of four 7.6mm machine guns, two in the wings and two firing through the propeller arc, and a single 20mm Hispano cannon firing through the spinner.
Aarne-Malmson AM.400/AM.410
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Serving alongside the AM.304 is the AM.400, and its AM.410 derivative. The AM.400 is by all accounts an excellent aircraft to fly, possessing excellent maneuverability at every altitude, thanks to its double-supercharged in-line engine developing 1,040kW under optimum conditions. This powerplant also confers a maximum speed of 355mph. However, the AM.400 is known as somewhat more of a temperamental aircraft than the AM.304, thanks in large part to a very powerful engine and its placement in a relatively small airframe. Armament consists of two 13.2mm machine guns in the wings and a single Hispano cannon firing through the spinner. The AM.410, powered by an air-cooled in-line developing close to 1,500kW, is an even better performer, capable of achieving a maximum speed of over 380mph and optimized for intercepting enemy bomber aircraft at high altitude. Reliability, however, suffers as a result, and armament is relatively light with two 7.6mm machine guns and a single 20mm Hispano cannon all concentrated in the nose.
Rudlic R.29
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The Rudlic R.29 is the first Crooked fighter aircraft to be powered by a radial engine, which develops approximately 950kW under optimal conditions. It is a departure from the Aarne-Malmson formula of 'light and maneuverable,' Rudlic Aero's designers opting instead for a relatively heavy, well-protected aircraft with devastating armament, and capable of carrying a meaningful load of external stores. Maximum speed is 341mph at lower altitudes, although performance drops off perceptibly over 16,000 feet. Though sluggish in a turn, the R.29 is very quick in a dive, and its rugged construction would likely allow the aircraft to absorb a significant amount of punishment. Armament consists of four 13.2 machine guns and two 20mm Hispano cannons, all in the wings, and up to 900kg of bombs, or alternatively six 70mm rockets, can be carried externally.
Aarne-Malmson AM.315
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A twin-engined, three-seat ground attack, reconnaissance, and torpedo attack aircraft powered by two 740kW radial engines. Maximum speed 322mph, range 1,450km. Armament 4x13.2mm machine guns in nose, 2x7.6mm in rear cockpit. 900kg of bombs, 6 70mm rockets or one 18-inch torpedo.
Aarne-Malmson AM.404
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Twin-engined medium bomber and torpedo bomber with five crew, powered by two 875kW radial engines. Maximum speed 301mph, range 3,200km. Armament 1 13.2mm machine gun in glazed nose, 1 13.2mm MG firing through the bottom fuselage, 1 20mm Hispano cannon in dorsal turret. 2,200kg bombs or two 18-inch torpedoes.
Aarne-Malmson AM.414
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Twin-engined heavy fighter and night fighter with two crew, powered by two 790kW radial engines. Maximum speed 358 mph, range 1,400km. Armament 2 13.2mm machine guns, 2 Hispano cannons in nose and 2 13.2mm MGs in wings, 1 7.6mm machine gun in dorsal position. 1,200kg bombs or six 70mm rockets.
Aarne-Malmson AM.355
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Single-seat naval fighter for carrier operations, unusual parasol wing configuration offers good view of the deck for takeoff and landing, excellent slow-speed characteristics. Powered by 770kW in-line engine. Maximum speed 308mph, range 1,200km. Armament 2 7.6mm machine guns firing through propeller arc, 2 7.6mm machine guns in wings, 1 Hispano cannon firing through spinner.
The Crooked Beat
18-05-2009, 21:40
Admiral Class Fast Battleship
Displacement: 34,109t full load
Length: 215 meters
Beam: 30.5 meters
Draught: 8.6 meters
Propulsion: 6 boilers, 4 steam turbines, 4 shafts; 136,000 shp
Speed: 32 knots
Range: 14,000km at 18 knots
Compliment: 1,375
Armament: 8x14-inch main battery in two quadruple turrets, 12x4.5-inch DP battery in four triple turrets, 16x40mm AA guns in four quadruple mountings, 16x13.2mm AA machine guns in two octuple mountings
Armor: 220mm side belt
30mm anti-torpedo bulkheads
115mm deck
320mm turrets
300mm bridge tower
Aircraft: 3 scout amphibians, 1 catapult
In Class: Admiral Morillot, Admiral Cavour, Admiral Anders
Notes: The Navy's only commissioned battleship type, notable for its use of an all-forward main battery and the concentration of that battery in two four-gun turrets. As a consequence, the Admiral Class is armed similarly to much larger and heavier vessels, and weight is kept to a minimum. Fire control and radar detection equipment is also very modern, but armor is relatively light when compared to other battleships. These vessels also have a reputation for unreliability. Although likely effective when all systems are functional, they tend to spend a great deal of time in port as a result of various malfunctions.
Citizen Class Heavy Cruiser
Displacement: 13,985t full load
Length: 185 meters
Beam: 21 meters
Draught: 7.2 meters
Propulsion: 9 boilers, 3 steam turbines, 3 shafts; 96,000 shp
Speed: 28.5 knots
Range: 10,900km at 12 knots
Compliment: 718
Armament: 9x8-inch main battery in three triple turrets, 8x4-inch DP guns in four twin turrets, 12x40mm AA guns in six twin mountings, 16x13.2mm AA machine guns in two octuple mountings, 6x21-inch torpedoes in two triple launchers
Armor: 135mm main belt, 85mm deck, 170mm turrets and bridge tower
Aircraft: 2 scout amphibians, 1 catapult
In Class: Citizen, Barricade, Stalwart, Steadfast, Bombard
Notes: The oldest of the Navy's commissioned first-line warships, the Citizen Class is a good deal slower than the rest of the battle fleet, but has a reputation for dependability unmatched by the newer capital ships, and excellent sea-keeping characteristics. The class suffers from cramped accommodations besides its relatively low top speed.
Brave Class Light Cruiser
Displacement: 10,150t full load
Length: 179 meters
Beam: 17.9 meters
Draught: 5.4 meters
Propulsion: 4 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 82,000 shp
Speed: 32.5 knots
Range: 10,200km at 12 knots
Compliment: 554
Armament: 12x6-inch DP main battery in four triple turrets, 6x92mm AA guns in six single mountings, 12x40mm AA guns in three quadruple mountings, 10x20mm AA guns in ten single mountings, 6x21-inch torpedoes in two triple launchers
Armor: 105mm main belt, 60mm deck, 130mm turrets and bridge tower
Aircraft: 2 scout amphibians, 1 catapult
In Class: Brave, Daring, Attack, Surprise, Alert
Notes: Well-built, well-rounded ships considered among the best in the Navy's arsenal, fitted with modern radar and fire control systems and quite fast.
Warrior Class Light Cruiser
Displacement: 7,800t full load
Length: 160 meters
Beam: 15.8 meters
Draught: 4.7 meters
Propulsion: 4 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 65,000 shp
Speed: 34 knots
Range: 8,200km at 12 knots
Compliment: 495
Armament: 7x6-inch DP main battery in one triple turret, two twin turrets, 6x92mm AA guns in six single mountings, 10x40mm AA guns in five twin mountings, 8x13.2mm AA machine guns in one octuple mounting, 10x21-inch torpedoes in two quintuple mountings
Armor: 75mm main belt, 35mm deck, 100mm turrets, 90mm bridge tower
Aircraft: 1 scout amphibian, 1 catapult
In Class: Warrior, Spear, Javelin, Cutlass, Musket, Arquebus
Notes: Fast, lightly-armored cruisers with unusually heavy torpedo armament, designed for ocean scouting and skirmishing roles. Built with night fighting in mind, and fitted with advanced radar and fire-control systems.
Prime Minister Calderon Class Fleet Aircraft Carrier
Displacement: 27,200t full load
Length: 238 meters
Beam: 29 meters
Draught: 8.5 meters
Propulsion: 6 boilers, 3 steam turbines, 3 shafts, 100,000 shp
Speed: 31 knots
Range: 14,500km at 20 knots
Compliment: 1,500
Armament: 12x4-inch DP guns in six twin turrets, 24x40mm AA guns in six quadruple mountings, 16x13.2mm AA machine guns in four quadruple mountings
Armor: 110mm belt, 95mm magazines and machine spaces, 60mm deck
Aircraft: 50: 24 AM.355, 12 AM.294, 14 AM.360
In Class: Prime Minister Auguste Calderon
Notes: A large, modern, well-built fleet carrier, the Navy's only such vessel. Considered by many to be a white elephant, given that, in a time of war, the Navy staff is unlikely to expose such a valuable warship to intense combat.
Kingston Class Light Aircraft Carrier
Displacement: 12,200t full load
Length: 181 meters
Beam: 20 meters
Draught: 5.5 meters
Propulsion: 6 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp
Speed: 30 knots
Range: 8,300km at 18 knots
Compliment: 950
Armament: 4x4-inch DP guns in two twin turrets, 12x40mm AA guns in six twin mountings, 16x13.2mm AA machine guns in four quadruple mountings
Armor: 65mm main belt, 20mm deck
Aircraft: 22: 12 AM.355, 10 AM.360
In Class: Kingston
Notes: Built on a converted cruiser hull, the elder of the Navy's two aircraft carriers. Notable for its diminutive island.
River Class Destroyer
Displacement: 1,823t full load
Length: 98 meters
Beam: 10 meters
Draught: 3.7 meters
Propulsion: 3 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 35,000 shp
Speed: 37 knots
Range: 8,500km at 15 knots
Compliment: 141 (179 in flotilla leaders)
Armament: 4x5-inch guns in four open mountings, 1x92mm AA gun, 2x40mm AA guns in two single mountings, 5x20mm AA guns in two twin, one single mounting, 5x21-inch torpedoes in one quintuple launcher, 2 depth charge racks, 4 depth charge throwers
Armor: Splinter protection around machine spaces, magazine and bridge tower, gun shields
In Class: Plata, Nile (flotilla leader), Orinoco, Gambia, Niger, Danube, Zambezi, Barrow, Bann (flotilla leader), Loire, Tagus, Neva, Vistula, Drava
Notes: Most numerous destroyer type and fleet escort, built for reasonable performance in anti-surface, anti-aircraft, and anti-submarine duties.
Island Class Destroyer
Displacement: 2,234t full load
Length: 109 meters
Beam: 11 meters
Draught: 3.9 meters
Propulsion: 3 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 42,000 shp
Speed: 36.5 knots
Range: 8,700km at 17 knots
Compliment: 180 (214 in flotilla leader)
Armament: 5x4.5-inch DP guns in four single turrets, one open mounting, 3x40mm AA guns in one twin, one single mounting, 4x20mm AA guns in four single mountings, 8x21-inch torpedoes in two quadruple launchers (4x21-inch torpedoes, 1 quadruple launcher in flotilla leader), 1 depth charge rack and four throwers
Armor: splinter protection around machine spaces, magazines and bridge tower, armored turrets and gun shields
In Class: Madagascar, St. Paul, Ascension, Skye (flotilla leader), South Georgia, Amsterdam, Crozet, Maurice, Nauru, Timor
Notes: Fast, well-armed warships, the first Crooked destroyers to make use of fully-enclosed mountings, modern and efficient fire control system but main armament exhibits somewhat lackluster performance against air targets.
Audacious Class Destroyer
Displacement: 3,214t full load
Length: 131 meters
Beam: 11 meters
Draught: 4.6 meters
Propulsion: 4 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 78,000 shp
Speed: 40 knots
Range: 6,800km at 17 knots
Compliment: 225
Armament: 5x5-inch guns in one twin, three single turrets, 2x92mm AA guns in two single mountings, 6x40mm AA guns in two twin, two single mountings, 8x20mm AA guns in four twin mountings, 12x21-inch torpedoes in three quadruple launchers, up to 30 mines or one depth charge rack, 2 throwers
Armor: Splinter protection around machine spaces, magazines, bridge tower, armored turrets
In Class: Audacious, Capricious, Triumph, Glorious, Fortune
Notes: Very large, extremely fast fleet escorts for scouting and torpedo skirmishing, heavily-armed but of limited utility against submarines. Relatively short range makes them unsuitable as convoy escorts.
Tern Class Sloop
Displacement: 1,289t full load
Length: 78.5 meters
Beam: 10.5 meters
Draught: 3 meters
Propulsion: 2 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 2,050 shp
Speed: 18.5 knots
Range: 11,400km at 10 knots
Compliment: 84 (97 in Petrel)
Armament: 2x4-inch guns in two single open mountings, 1x40mm AA gun, 2x20mm AA guns in two single mountings, 1 ahead-throwing antisubmarine weapon, 1 depth charge rack and two throwers
In Class: Tern, Gull, Albatross, Pelican, Cormorant, Penguin, Petrel (survey ship), Gannet, Skua, Shearwater, Auk, Fulmar
Notes: A class of 12 multi-role sloops with good sea-keeping characteristics and long endurance, designed to perform both anti-submarine and minesweeping duties, though not simultaneously. Fitted with HF/DF and asdic. Petrel converted to survey ship role.
D Class Ocean Patrol Submarine
Displacement: 950t surfaced
Length: 76 meters
Beam: 6.7 meters
Draught: 4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesel engines, 3,300shp, 2 electric motors, 1,000 shp, 2 115-cell batteries, 2 shafts
Speed: 18.5 knots surfaced, 8 knots submerged
Range: 12,000km at 10 knots surfaced, 75km at 5 knots submerged
Diving Depth: 80 meters
Compliment: 39
Armament: 8x21-inch torpedo tubes; 6 in the bows (four reloadable) and 2 in the stern, 14 torpedoes carried, 1x3-inch gun on the conning tower, 1x20mm AA gun
In Class: D1-D5
Notes: Class of ocean-going patrol submarines, somewhat on the small side but with good endurance and a heavy torpedo armament. Weaponry available for surface use is perhaps too light, and plans are underway to increase the caliber of the deck gun. Quick to dive, but depth-keeping difficult and conning tower quite small.
E Class Long-Range Cruiser Submarine
Displacement: 1,850t surfaced
Length: 97.5 meters
Beam: 9 meters
Draught: 4.8 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesel motors, 7,500 shp, 2 electric motors, 2,700 shp, 2 shafts
Speed: 18 knots surfaced, 7 knots submerged
Range: 19,500km at 10 knots surfaced, 95km at 4 knots submerged
Diving Depth: 75 meters
Compliment: 69, accommodation for 25-member prize crew and boarding party
Armament: 9x21-inch torpedo tubes; 5 in bow, 2 in stern, 2 in rotating mount, 15 torpedoes carried, 1x5-inch gun in a semi-enclosed mounting on the sail, 1x40mm AA gun on after deck, 2x20mm AA guns in one twin mounting on conning tower
In Class: E1-E5
Notes: Large, long-range submarines built for reconnaissance deep in enemy waters and commerce-raiding, modern vessels reported to handle well on the surface and fitted-out with both radar and a primitive radar warning system. Unusual in their extra accommodation set-aside for a prize crew meant for taking control of merchants captured on the high seas. Also used in fleet maneuvers to carry commandos. Somewhat slow to dive owing to their size and sluggish underwater, however. E2 fitted with a very basic snorkel system for sustained operations submerged, not terribly successful.
F/Marlin Class Coastal Submarine
Displacement: 700t surfaced
Length: 67.5 meters
Beam: 5.9 meters
Draught: 4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesel motors, 1,800 shp, 2 electric motors, 1,200 shp, 2 130-cell batteries, 2 shafts
Speed: 15.5 knots surfaced, 10 knots dived
Range: 8,900km at 10 knots surfaced, 115km at 5 knots dived
Diving Depth: 91 meters
Compliment: 40
Armament: 7x21-inch torpedo tubes; 5 in the bow and 2 external tubes aft, 11 torpedoes carried, 1x3-inch gun immediately forward of the sail, 1x20mm AA gun on the sail
In Class: F1-F16
Notes: Most numerous class of submarines ever built for Navy, competent design with good surface and sub-surface performance, quick to dive and reasonably well-armed. Class most likely to be selected for mass-production in wartime. Equipped with small radar and radar warning system.
G Class Ocean Patrol Submarine
Displacement: 1,105t surfaced
Length: 84 meters
Beam: 7 meters
Draught: 4.1 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesel engines, 5,800shp, 2 electric motors, 1,500 shp, 2 120-cell batteries, 2 shafts
Speed: 19 knots surfaced, 8 knots dived
Range: 12,300km at 12 knots surfaced, 170km at 5 knots dived
Diving Depth: 85 meters
Compliment: 68
Armament: 11x21-inch torpedo tubes; 6 in bow, 2 in stern, 3 in rotating mount on forward casing, 18 torpedoes carried, 1x4-inch gun in open mounting on the sail, 1x40mm AA gun on after deck, 1x20mm AA gun on sail
In Class: G1-G5
Notes: Ocean-going type with good handling surfaced and submerged, long range, quick to dive and good underwater range. Fitted with radar and radar warning system. Some problems encountered with rotating torpedo mount, which has been known not to respond to commands from within the boat, and cooling system is considered inadequate for tropical conditions.
H Class Ocean-Going Minelayer Submarine
Displacement: 1,180t surfaced
Length: 82 meters
Beam: 7.5 meters
Draught: 4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesel engines, 5,200 shp, 2 electric motors, 1,200 shp, 2 120-cell batteries, 2 shafts
Speed: 19.5 knots surfaced, 10 knots dived
Range: 13,400km at 10 knots surfaced, 140km at 5 knots dived
Diving Depth: 100 meters
Compliment: 60
Armament: 7x21-inch torpedo tubes; 6 in bow, 1 in stern, 10 torpedoes carried, 1x4-inch gun on sail, 1x40mm AA gun on after deck, 2x13.2mm AA machine guns in single twin mount on sail, 40 mines in 20 vertical mine tubes
In Class: H1-H3
Notes: Derived from G Class submarines, designed for long-range patrol and minelaying duties. Good handling characteristics surfaced and dived, good cooling systems for tropical operations. Notably lack rotating torpedo mount typical of similar-sized Crooked submarines. Fitted with radar and radar warning systems. Deepest-diving submarine type in service. Considered a very successful type, five additional hulls planned for construction.
Type 9A Torpedo Boat
Displacement: 96t full load
Length: 30.5 meters
Beam: 5 meters
Draught: 1.3 meters
Propulsion: 3 diesel engines, 3 shafts, 3,650shp
Speed: 41 knots
Range: 1,450km at 25 knots
Compliment: 27
Armament: 2x21-inch bow torpedo tubes, 2x21-inch torpedo drop collars amidships, 2x20mm AA guns in twin mount aft, 4x13.2mm machine guns in two twin mountings on either side of the bridge, occasionally 1xQF 2 pounder autocannon in open mounting on the foredeck, 4xdepth charges or mines
In Class: TS32-TS104
Notes: Standard Navy coastal patrol/torpedo type, fast and heavily-armed. Also known to handle very well at sea, able to travel long distances at speed and capable of operating in adverse weather conditions. Equipped with a small radar for night fighting. 72 boats in service, divided into four flotillas.
The Crooked Beat
25-05-2009, 01:47
Ground Forces Vehicles
Morris-R Utility Car
Weight: 720kg
Engine: 900cc 4 cylinder side-valve
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Carrying Capacity: 5 passengers
Notes: Extremely common vehicle in Crooked service, reliable and resilient in difficult conditions. Resembles a civilian touring car with the top cut off, sometimes fitted with a winch or oversize bumper, also frequently built with pickup-type rear body. Typically unarmed, but occasionally fitted with M1917 or M1932 machine gun on center mounting for anti-aircraft use and capable of towing M1939 anti-tank gun.
Model 1937 Utility Tractor
Crew: 2
Weight: 3.5t
Engine: 8-cylinder petrol
Transmission: 5-speed crash manual
Carrying Capacity: 1.5t or 5 passengers
Armament: 1x7.6x55mm machine gun
Armor: 15mm
Notes: Fully-tracked light armored transport, used in large quantities by Crooked ground forces. Excellent cross-country performance, capable of towing light artillery pieces and aircraft. Often used as mortar carrier.
Model 1934 Half-Track
Crew: 2
Weight: 7.5t
Engine: 6-cylinder petrol, 100hp
Transmission: 5-speed crash manual
Carrying Capacity: 8 passengers
Armament: 1x13.2mm machine gun
Armor: 10mm
Notes: Artillery tractor, command vehicle and armored infantry carrier, good cross-country performance and low ground pressure. Open-topped. Occasionally used as mortar carrier.
Model 1935 Armored Car
Crew: 3
Weight: 6.75t
Engine: 8-cylinder petrol, 96 hp
Range: 320km
Armament: 1x47mm anti-tank gun or 1x20mm Oerlikon cannon in open roof mounting, or 1x13.2mm and 1x7.6mm machine gun in armored turret, 1x7.6mm AA machine gun, 4 smoke grenade dischargers
Armor: 15mm
Notes: Primary scouting and skirmishing vehicle for mechanized forces, good cross-country performance and some anti-tank utility when fitted with 47mm gun.
Model 1927 Light Tank
Crew: 3
Weight: 7.5t
Engine: 6-cylinder diesel, 95hp
Range: 190km
Armament: 1x13.2mm machine gun, 1x7.62mm machine gun in armored turret, 1x7.6mm machine gun in hull, 1x7.6mm AA machine gun, or 1x25mm anti-tank gun and 1x7.6mm machine gun in armored turret, other armament the same
Armor: 12mm
Notes: Small, lightly-armored infantry support tank, most numerous type in Army service but probably outdated. Reasonable cross-country performance and mechanically reliable. Based closely on Vickers 6-ton light tank.
Model 1930 Amphibious Tankette
Crew: 2
Weight: 3.3
Engine: 4-cylinder petrol, 45hp
Range: 175km
Armament: 1x13.2mm machine gun in armored turret, 1x7.6mm machine gun in hull, 1x7.6mm AA machine gun
Armor: 8mm
Notes: Very lightly-armored amphibious infantry support tankette for use in river crossings and other amphibious operations. Operated mainly by Naval Fusiliers. Good mechanical reliability and fairly heavy machine-gun armament, but useless against enemy armor and vulnerable to infantry anti-tank weaponry.
Model 1935 Cruiser Tank
Crew: 4
Weight: 15.5t
Engine: 12-cylinder diesel, 340hp
Range: 220km
Armament: 1x47mm main gun (75 rounds carried), 1x7.6mm coaxial machine gun, 1x7.6mm AA machine gun
Armor: 15-20mm hull, 30mm turret
Notes: Fast, reliable cruiser tank type with good cross-country performance and adequate main armament. Fitted with wireless radios for easy communication between vehicles.
Model 1939 Assault Gun
Crew: 4
Weight: 15.25t
Engine: 12-cylinder diesel, 340hp
Range: 255km
Armament: 1x75mm howitzer (45 rounds carried), 1x7.6mm hull machine gun, 1x7.6mm AA machine gun
Armor: 35mm
Notes: Built on the M1935 chassis, self-propelled artillery vehicle designed for direct-fire infantry support using its large main gun against entrenched positions and, if need be, heavy armor. Short 75mm howitzer mounted in hull, limited elevation decreases usefulness in indirect fire missions. Low profile and reasonable armor protection.