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imported_Ell

18-09-2003, 06:07

The neccesary costs ($6.7bn) have been wired, and a no-fly zone has been established around the GINY plant. (OOC: THe one you opened near Auckland?)

Western Asia

18-09-2003, 07:27

OOC: Hehe, he said 'penis'...

IC: SC, the technology will be transferred under the Delta Triumvirate's accords, as will the design improvements rendered to the Switchblade to make it capable of withstanding the additional strains. (Have fun with it. :D)

Omz, A deal might be possible for this technology.

Ell, I meant the one in WA, but it can be done there...I'll just assign some of the forces already there to provide security.

OOC: Is noone really interested in my Pelicans and ULAs?

Omz222

18-09-2003, 15:21

OOC: Is noone really interested in my Pelicans and ULAs?

I'll perhaps buy it when the UAVs also comes out :P

Otherwise, I will sort out the list when I get back from school. THe ULTRA's on my mind :wink:

Omz222

20-09-2003, 02:26

We will now use the chance Melkor gave us for buying from Western Asia once:

20 X C-200A PelicanULTRA

30 X MV/A-4b ULA (Minehunter)
20 X CV/A-5b ULA (SkyCat™ 220)
10 X BMV/A-7 ULA (Gatekeeper)

Western Asia

20-09-2003, 05:48

We will now use the chance Melkor gave us for buying from Western Asia once:

20 X C-200A PelicanULTRA

30 X MV/A-4b ULA (Minehunter)
20 X CV/A-5b ULA (SkyCat™ 220)
10 X BMV/A-7 ULA (Gatekeeper)

Instead of giving you the normal percentage mark-off, I'm just going to start from the low-end estimations of costs.

20 X C-200A PelicanULTRA@$340M/unit= $6.8bn

30 X MV/A-4b ULA (Minehunter)@ $36M/unit= $1.08bn
20 X CV/A-5b ULA (SkyCat™ 220)@ $65M/unit= $1.3bn
10 X BMV/A-7 ULA (Gatekeeper)@ $280M/unit= $2.8bn

Your total, all told (including charges), is $12.1bn.

The Pelicans and Gatekeeper units will take some time to deliver (as they require a lot of construction time and as the Gatekeepers have not yet entered large-scale production.

The Minehunter and SkyCat 220, on the other hand, can be delivered relatively quickly--about 4 units/type/month (RL day).

The Pelicans take 5 months to build, but we can arrange it so that four units are produced each month for 5 months (a total of 10 months' time).

The Gatekeepers take less time to construct but will not be ready for large-scale production until at least 2 months from now, when a production run of 5/month can be managed (2 month construction time). So that will take 5 months in total.

Thank you for choosing us for your logistical support needs. We hope that you are pleased with these products.

Omz222

20-09-2003, 05:52

Thank you, money is wired.

20-09-2003, 06:01

Heh, It's been a while since I spoke to my archrival in the UCAV industry :) What's up WA?

Western Asia

20-09-2003, 07:48

Not too much...but my UCAVs certainly aren't going anywhere (TM). :wink:

Western Asia

20-09-2003, 09:17

OOC: Omz, the Gatekeeper specific capacity will be put up soon.

Omz222

20-09-2003, 15:02

OOC: Omz, the Gatekeeper specific capacity will be put up soon.
OOC: Really? I'll wait.

Ferrussia

26-09-2003, 06:16

Western Asia,

I wasn't sure on the prices for all of your stuff, so could you a) post definate prices for everything, and/or b) let me know how much the order costs? Thanks.

The F/A-18I versions look excellent for our carrier-based attack operations. We're instating it as a major carrier-based aircraft, to be deployed in some force in almost every Carrier Battle group, as well as some other applications.

The AH-1Z UltraCobra, we believe, has a huge potential in ground support that we feel is not only advantageous, but neccessary. Our experiences in the Nimbatan Civil War (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=60285) showed us the true neccessity for field-deployable close-in ground support, particularly when an airfield (or at least not a high-capacity one) is not avaliable nearby. Would the helicoptor, if neccessary, be able to land on buildings/in parking lots/in fields if neccessary? I don't know much about helicopters, and if they can, this will be an excellent solution to localized field ground support and ordered as the main attack/ground support helicopter in Ferrussian forces.

We are amazed by the capacity of the PelicanULTRA and other planes, and have once again felt the need in the Nimbatan Civil War for high-capacity air transports.

BTW, is the Siphon fully self contained (ie disposable launcher with each missile), or does it have seperate launchers?

These and many other of your systems are being ordered, so here it goes:

5 wings (360x) F/A-18IE SuperHornet
7 wings (504x) F/A-18IF SuperHornet
1 wing (72x) EA-18 "Growler" AEW
10 wings (720x) AH-1Z UltraCobra
45x C-200 PelicanULTRA
5x CM-200 "Angry Pelican"
(We'd be interested in purchasing AlbatrossLSTRA, if they're declassified)
500x "Desert Raider" RSV/FAV
20,000 SIPHON missile (w/2,000 launchers if sold seperately)

If possible, we'd like to buy production rights (for our own purposes only) for the AGM-114K HELLFIRE II missile (and variants), to arm our UltraCobras, and possibly other uses. We can place an order to accompany the production rights order, or simply buy them outright. Up to you. I'm interested in the prod. rights only because I like to be able to replenish my own forces, instead of purchasing missiles every other month.

As for the Hellfire IIs, we'd like to purchase 1,000 of each version temporarily (in addition to the quoted order of other units), until we work out prod. rights.

Thanks!

Kekkosmaa

27-09-2003, 19:10

'Standard'-type (Jonathan Netanyahu-Class) Trimaran Aircraft Carrier:
Standard Capacity:
50- Fixed-wing Aircraft
15- Rotary-wing Aircraft (medium size)^
25- UAVs/UCAVs/UARs (stowed until use, not all expected to return from any mission)

"I saw this in another thread. Kekkosmaa would like purchase 10 of these carriers."

Ferrussia

28-09-2003, 08:14

BUMP for Western Asia...

Western Asia

28-09-2003, 08:42

OOCish: Holy Shite! People other than Omz are buying from this thread! Fer, thanks for the bump! I was just starting to look for this thread.

Order responses are coming in my next post...production is now underway to cut down on time...expect the filling of orders tomorrow.

BTW, it's "SHIPON" :D

Q: Is the [Shipon] fully self contained (ie disposable launcher with each missile), or does it have seperate launchers?

A: The SHIPON comes with a disposable missile/launch pod but with a targeting system that you keep (allows for switching between rocket warhead types without maintaining a ridiculous number of Fire Control Systems. See: http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/missile_systems/anti-armor/shipon/shipon1.gif

The costs are factored in so that the first batch contains an even number of FCSes and Pods while re-armaments (replacement Pods) can be obtained for less (by about 400$, so tell your infantry to keep hold of the FCS when tossing the used pods :wink: ).

Q: Landing necessities of AH-1Z?

A: The UltraCobras can land on any flat surface that can support the weight (any helipad, which can be found atop most office buildings, and most asphalt parking lots...many other places as well) and with enough area to land within. The main issue would be refueling and rearming, but if the distances are short then refueling is not an issue. In extreme cases, the AH-1 SuperCobra line has rescued downed pilots by having the pilots grab onto the skids and hold on for dear life. Attack and cargo helis can land at even unprepared sites (V-22 can't) and can be run with basically refueling and rearming for a decent amount of time (maintenance is generally required, but not as much as for some fixed-wing aircraft on carriers...and it can be delayed enough to allow somewhat extended operations).

imported_Ell

28-09-2003, 08:49

Ell's navy will require another 480 MTHEL sea-based units. 120 destroyers will be sent to Western Asia for the retrofit. All neccessary costs will be automatically met.

Ferrussia

29-09-2003, 04:10

Western Asia

29-09-2003, 04:46

OOC: ORDERS FILLED BELOW

Ferrussia
Western Asia,
I wasn't sure on the prices for all of your stuff, so could you a) post definate prices for everything, and/or b) let me know how much the order costs? Thanks.

We will do so for you, providing links to material where pertinent and possible. The only note is that some of the prices are dependant upon order volume, though your order definitely qualifies in most cases.

The F/A-18I versions look excellent for our carrier-based attack operations. We're instating it as a major carrier-based aircraft, to be deployed in some force in almost every Carrier Battle group, as well as some other applications.

Indeed, that is the role that the F/A-18IE and F SuperHornet series was designed for. Our designers recognized that the stealthy but generally light-weight JSF platform would serve well to replace the older C/D series of Hornets but that the heavy striking capabilities of the E/F model was needed to provide heavier and more generalized strike capabilities.

The AH-1Z UltraCobra, we believe, has a huge potential in ground support that we feel is not only advantageous, but neccessary. Our experiences in the Nimbatan Civil War (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=60285) showed us the true neccessity for field-deployable close-in ground support, particularly when an airfield (or at least not a high-capacity one) is not avaliable nearby. Would the helicoptor, if neccessary, be able to land on buildings/in parking lots/in fields if neccessary? I don't know much about helicopters, and if they can, this will be an excellent solution to localized field ground support and ordered as the main attack/ground support helicopter in Ferrussian forces.

The UltraCobra is a proven combatant in a variety of roles. From minimally-prepared forward locations to fully supported ship-based launches the UltraCobras have proven themselves to be worthy heirs of the older SuperCobra aircraft. Using modern targeting modules and weapons, such as the Hellfire II series of Air to Ground missiles, the UltraCobra can fill many of the roles normally reserved for the better-known Apache but with greater flexibility and practicality. Using infantry forces with designators, the Hellfires can be launched from ‘safe zones’ and then guided to the target without the helicopter even risking itself. We are certain that you will be pleased with your AH-1Z UltraCobras.

We are amazed by the capacity of the PelicanULTRA and other planes, and have once again felt the need in the Nimbatan Civil War for high-capacity air transports.

Yes, the PelicanULTRAs have been a wonder in Western Asia’s logistical train! During the entire recent deployment to Ell, only a few full Pelican sorties were required to assemble an entire armored brigade and thousands of other soldiers on-scene, not to mention the scores of aircraft and support equipment. It set a new record for transport times in WA’s military history.

(We'd be interested in purchasing AlbatrossLSTRA, if they're declassified)
OOC: I’ve decided to put that project on hold…things already take me too long and I’ve yet to finish most of my in-work projects.

These and many other of your systems are being ordered, so here it goes:

5 wings (360x) F/A-18IE SuperHornet
7 wings (504x) F/A-18IF SuperHornet
1 wing (72x) EA-18 "Growler" AEW
10 wings (720x) AH-1Z UltraCobra
45x C-200 PelicanULTRA
5x CM-200 "Angry Pelican"
…
500x "Desert Raider" RSV/FAV
20,000 SIPHON missile (w/2,000 launchers if sold seperately)

If possible, we'd like to buy production rights (for our own purposes only) for the AGM-114K HELLFIRE II missile (and variants), to arm our UltraCobras, and possibly other uses. We can place an order to accompany the production rights order, or simply buy them outright. Up to you. I'm interested in the prod. rights only because I like to be able to replenish my own forces, instead of purchasing missiles every other month.
…
As for the Hellfire IIs, we'd like to purchase 1,000 of each version temporarily (in addition to the quoted order of other units), until we work out prod. rights.

Thanks!

360 X F/A-18IE Super Hornets@ $52M/unit= $18.720bn
504 X F/A-18IF Super Hornets@ $52.5M/unit= $26.460bn
72 X F/A-18IG "Growler"@ $54M/unit= $3.888bn

720 X AH-1Z UltraCobra (AKA "KingCobra," "Zulu," "ZuluCobra")@ $12.4M/unit (standard price)= $8.928bn

45 X C-200A PelicanULTRA@$340M/unit= $15.3bn
5 X CM-200 "Angry Pelican"@$380M/unit= $1.9bn

500 X Desert Raider RSV/FAVs@$18,600/unit= $9.3M
2,000 X SHIPON Rocket units (1 disposable canister + 1 FCS)@ $2,100/unit= $4.2M
3,000 X SHIPON replacement pod crates (6 canisters)@ $10,500/crate= $31.5M

(OOC NOTE: 6 canisters (rocket pods) in each crate, total of 18,000 canisters. Would you prefer an even split between the Anti-Tank/Anti-Fortification (ATAF) and the Anti-Fortification/Anti-Personnel (AFAP) Tandem Warheads for the canisters? You can read about the differences at the link down below and whichever type you choose will be sent)

1,000 X AGM-114K Hellfire II missile (Unitary Warhead)@ $65,000/unit= $65M
1,000 X AGM-114M Hellfire II missile (Blast-Frag Warhead)@ $65,000/unit= $65M
1,000 X AGM-114N Hellfire II missile (Thermobaric Warhead)@ $68,000/unit= $68M

Subtotal: $75.439bn
Total (with equipage, shipping, tax, and all such charges included) is $76.948bn.
The Pelicans each take 5 months to build, but we have arranged it so that four units are produced each month for about 13 months (a total of 18 months’ time for all of the units to be made). The SHIPON rockets, Desert Raiders, and Hellfires will all together take 3 months to build and prepare for sending and the UltraCobras each take 2 months to build (but with 40 being built in each batch it will take only 18 months). The Super Hornets will take a bit longer, as only 26 of each type can be made a month with a 3 month time/unit (so the Es will be done after 19 months, the Growlers after 6 months, and the Fs will be completed after 23 months’ time). Batches of each unit will be sent each month (the Pelicans will be sent bearing the other units produced in those months when possible).

Production rights for the K and M models are each $3bn while the rights for the N model are $3.1bn (roughly equivalent to the purchase of 46,000 units of any type, includes manufacturing designs and production systems, advisors on the establishment of a Hellfire missile production plant, and guidance in the creation and transport of the warheads).

We expect that you will be paying via a staggered or incremental payment plan, which is very acceptable and flexible.

Thank you very much for choosing so many Western Asian companies to provide for your military materiel needs!

PRODUCT INFO:
F/A-18IE/F Super Hornet and EA-18 "Growler" EAW fixed wing aircraft (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1088344#1088344)
PelicanULTRA line (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1568750#1568750)
AGM-114K/M/N Hellfire II missile line (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=880427&sid=33dcece1d6ccded04e35ad95a21149ba#880427)
AH-1Z UltraCobra (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=783622#783622)
AH-1Z UltraCobra (first mention) (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=670516#670516)
Desert Raider 6X6 RSV/FAV (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=606437#606437)
SHIPON Multi Purpose Personal Assault Weapons System (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=592923#592923)

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'Standard'-type (Jonathan Netanyahu-Class) Trimaran Aircraft Carrier:
Standard Capacity:
50- Fixed-wing Aircraft
15- Rotary-wing Aircraft (medium size)^
25- UAVs/UCAVs/UARs (stowed until use, not all expected to return from any mission)

"I saw this in another thread. Kekkosmaa would like purchase 10 of these carriers."

10 x 'Standard'-type (Jonathan Netanyahu-Class) WA Trimaran Aircraft Carriers@ $3.6bn/unit= $36bn

Your total, with commissioning and equipage charges, comes to $36.72bn. We have 2 of these carriers in "ready reserve" and they will be sent immediately. 4 more carriers are now under construction and will be completed in 6 months’ time (6RL days) and another 4 carriers will be begun at that time for delivery 13 months from this time (13 RL days from now). Thank you for choosing GINY for your naval warfare needs.

Omz222

29-09-2003, 04:49

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Ferrussia

29-09-2003, 05:10

Western Asia

29-09-2003, 05:25

Thank you! Your high-quality products and service will not be forgotten. We are interested, due to predictions of heavy usage, in establishing an FCDA-owned production plant for the Hellfire II K and M variants. However, after consideration, it was decided that the thermobaric weapons are of such incredible magnitude that they will be used sparsely, and straight-ordering based on demand would be more efficient.

Our apologies for not including the ATAF/AFAP ratio in our SHIPON order - we'd like a 2:3 ratio, or 8,000 ATAF and 12,000 AFAP.

We look forward to further business with Western Asian defense companies! Visas for any personell related to the Hellfire II facilities will be arranged personally by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs per request by the Department of Defense.

EDIT: Almost forgot - money has been wired via the Ferrussian National Treasury to Western Asia, to be distributed as necessary between the various companies fulfilling the order. The additional $6 billion is standing by for confirmation of production rights. Thanks!

The sale of the production rights is confirmed! It should be noted that the Thermobaric blast is still only proportional to the the size of a standard hellfire warhead so the blast is, indeed, significant but for special applications (against massed infantry either exposed or entrenched and against cave and fortification openings).

The technical advisory team will be sent along with the batch of smaller weapons in 1 month's time (note: 1month=1RL day for my accounting of matters...shipments are automatic. You can expect an established and functional factory in 7 months' time.)

The SHIPON units thusly ordered are being collected and prepared for transport.

Western Asia

30-09-2003, 01:20

Ell's navy will require another 480 MTHEL sea-based units. 120 destroyers will be sent to Western Asia for the retrofit. All neccessary costs will be automatically met.

OOC: Should I take it that these are MTHEL IIs? That would be ~$19.4bn total.

imported_Ell

30-09-2003, 01:21

Western Asia

30-09-2003, 06:03

Omz222

02-10-2003, 05:54

OOC: Check TGs again, about a "preorder" of the PelicanULTRAs before the treaty with Melkor, wink wink.

imported_Ell

02-10-2003, 10:53

OOC: Where were you selling Aircraft carriers again?

Omz222

03-10-2003, 02:29

OOC: Check TGs.

BTW, when should the preordered ULTRAs arrive?

Western Asia

03-10-2003, 06:14

OOC: Check TGs.

BTW, when should the preordered ULTRAs arrive?

OOC: Ach! Caught me at a bad time! Start counting from where Ferrussia's Pelicans will be done...at the same rate. If I remember correctly, that was:
40, C-200A PelicanULTRA ($13.6 bil) with an additional part of 10, CM-200 "Angry Pelican ($3.8 bil)...For a subtotal of $17.4 billion (About $17.1bn after discount and taxes).

Ell, I'm working on a revised description of the AC Carriers (the original was rather hasty and spread over several posts...not to mention missing some traits). I'll post it right here.

Western Asia

03-10-2003, 09:32

My AC Carriers follow the theory that it is better to buy several smaller, faster, and capable carriers over a single large AC carrier with limited range and intervention capabilities. These aircraft carriers use the Trimaran hull form that has made GINY a famous warship producer. These hull forms allow for greater speeds and survivability in warships. Details and system info below.

General info:
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=412238#412238
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'Standard'-type (Jonathan Netanyahu-Class) Trimaran Aircraft Carrier:
Standard Capacity:
50- Fixed-wing Aircraft
15- Rotary-wing Aircraft (medium size)^
25- UCAVs (Full-sized, approaching size of manned aircraft. Units are stowed until use, not all expected to return from any mission)
12- UAVs/UARs (Small craft. For spotting and scouting, not all expected to return from any mission)

Unit cost is a fixed $3.6bn.

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'Light'-type (Ehud Barak-Class) Trimaran Aircraft Carrier:

Standard Capacity:
30- Fixed-wing Aircraft
12- Rotary-wing Aircraft (medium size)^
15- UCAVs (Full-sized, approaching size of manned aircraft. Units are stowed until use, not all expected to return from any mission)
8- UAVs/UARs (Small craft. For spotting and scouting, not all expected to return from any mission)

Unit cost is a fixed $2.8bn.

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NOTE: Aircraft sold separately. ‘Standard Capacity’ is a recording of the most common deployment by numbers and classifications, reflects a balanced multi-mission capable force. Actual deployment figures will vary.
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^- For type classification information (and small and large craft general models), see the linked post:
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1162726#1162726

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Each of these vessels have the following:
Has 3 elevators* (2 for the light model) and a stealthy, low-slung design. These carriers use virtual and telepresence technology to eliminate the large "island" on the deck of the carrier, which is replaced by a squat, radar deflecting station about 2 stories tall as with the other designs, and to allow for better command and control of crew. Raised (with portions retractable) "radar shields" will prevent the activity on the ship's deck from reflecting radar signals towards receiver stations.**

Has 1 ramped launch lane (for VSTOL and high-lift aircraft(STOL) such as X-47 Pegasus UCAVs) and 2 "standard" launch lanes (for other planes and non-combat planes). The catapults use the EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System), which cuts down on the 'down time' between aircraft launches.

Armaments:
Mixed-use Offensive/Defensive Systems
1- Ship-based MTHEL II system (WA advanced version, extended range, improved ID and tracking ability (based on Counter-battery radar, to assist in return fire from the fleet), and improved operating system)
6(4 on light)- Sea Sparrow integrated missile pods (48(32)missiles)
6- MDG-351 35mm "Millennium Gun" stations (advanced CIWS, mounted atop and within sections of the LASRB)
4 (2 on light)- Mk.32 Integrated Triple-mount SVTT (surface vessel torpedo tubes, total of 12 (6) torpedo tubes.)

Defensive Systems:

Large Area Surface Radar Baffling (LASRB, the "Radar Shield," actually a part of the ship shell, which extends down to the water at an angle that is intended to deflect signals either up into the sky or down into the water.)
Large-spread EW/ECM station (placed at ends to provide fleet/task force-wide EW/ECM coverage. Based on the AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare (EW) system)
PCMS (Passive Counter Measures System. Uses Radar Absorbent Materials (RAM) and other specialized materials.)
Degaussing (MCM) systems
MK-53 Nulka Decoy Launching System (DLS)
Machine Noise Reducing Measures (Torpedo Counter Measures)
Prairie/Masker II Noise Masking System
Dragged Torpedo Decoys
Several Wide-Area Navalized "Shortstop" Electronic Protection System (WANSEPS) (a proximity fuse electronic countermeasure system that prematurely detonates artillery shells and other fuses at a safe distance from the target)
Barak Point Defense Missile System (a mini-VLS S2A anti-missile system)

There are also 2 'empty' integrated missile stations that can be used to launch box or rail-launched missiles of various sorts. These stations can be used for a variety of uses as the purchaser sees fit.

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Notes:
*- The elevators are not the 'normal' aircraft elevators. To avoid problems with the radar baffling ("radar shields"), the elevators are large rectangular lift structures placed centrally towards the rear of the ship and they're adjacent so that a large number of aircraft can be rapidly lifted at once and then rapidly deployed.

**-Sea Sparrow and other missile pods are integrated (hidden) in motile panels of the "radar shield," so when a missile is required to fire, the panel is simply dropped out of the way and the missile(s) are fired towards the targets, torpedo tubes are also included in the baffles. Also included in these panels are and Active Phased Array/Multi-Function Radar (APAR/MFR) hidden in panels and countermeasures equipment.

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The ‘Standard’ carrier has a TOTAL crew (Ship’s Crew plus Airwing and Aircrew) of approx. 3,500 and the Light has a crew of about 3,100. This vastly reduced crew (in comparison to other ships) has been made possible by the extensive use of automated systems. These automated systems include facilities for moving munitions and vital equipment, usually used to allow small management crews move large loads. Also included in automation are several of the engine components. To enhance the ship’s ability to operate in damaged conditions (Fight Hurt), these systems can also be manually operated in most cases.

The cruise speed is over 38 knots (48+kts top speed) for both ships (they use high-power nuclear reactors for their electric-powered waterjet and screw engines) and the average cruising speed is about 35 knots. The ships are about average length for their class but the ship is wide enough to place the three, wide launch lanes across the bredth of the foredeck (one bearing a 'ski-jump' ramp for special aircraft launches). Also, the ship has a visible height of about 1/2-3/4 that of the Nimitz-class, which helps avoid visual detection when sneaking up on enemy shores (and reduces RCS-reduction costs).

Special Features:
Integrated Information System
Supports the transfer and integration of voice, video and data information between audio, video and computer systems. Key features will include common and standard operating systems, network functions, communication protocols, interfaces and message structure.

Fiber-Optic Backbone
Single, integrated, commercial and military standard compliant physical grid supporting communications between systems/equipment via fiber-optic cables and electric-to-optic conversion devices. Key feature is providing end-to-end connections using ruggedized commercial off-the-shelf components. The ship-wide fiber-optic data relay system is resistant to EMP attacks and the fiber-optic cables themselves will not carry or receive EMI-causing signals.

Zonal Electric Distribution System
Open system architecture DC electrical distribution with standard interfaces between components. Power conversion and conditioning are performed locally from a single ship-wide DC electrical power bus to provide each end user the type/quality of power required. DC power allows for solid state control, which achieves power continuity in case of a fault and provides for near-instantaneous recovery from power interruptions. In addition to the survivability benefits inherent in uninterrupted power, this system is anticipated to be easier to install, require less physical cabling and provide greater flexibility for ship upgrades than current electrical systems. Isolates the potential for problems and minimizes any effect on the rest of the ship.

Multifunctional Embedded Antennas
Reconfigurable, multiple apertures electronically combined to provide an antenna tunable across wide frequency bandwidth and sensitivity parameters. The apertures are embedded in composite materials integral to the ship structure and may include combined or separate transmit and receive modules. Reduction of the number of antenna systems for communications and radars provides potential to improve performance by avoiding antenna blockages, reducing the structure required to support antenna placement, life-cycle costs and maintenance manpower requirements.

Modified Island Structure
The island’s configuration, function and materials are designed to satisfy aircraft support functions while minimizing its impact on ship control and flight deck operations. Benefits are reduced air disturbances caused on the flight deck by the island, more efficient flight deck arrangements, and reduced radar and infrared signature characteristics. This configuration improves flight deck access and reduces electronic self-interference.

Alternative Energy Catapults
Electromagnetic Catapults: A launch-assist mechanism, which will propel the aircraft to takeoff velocity using a traveling electromagnetic wave produced by a linear motor. When compared to current steam driven catapults, the EMALS (Electro-Magnetic Air Launch System) will provide the following benefits:
Independence from the ship’s propulsion plant;
A 50-percent reduction in system weight;
A 65-percent reduction in system volume;
An increase in energy capacity with a highly controllable acceleration and deceleration profile;
An increase in reliability and availability;
A 30-percent decrease in manpower required. This technology is similar to that used to propel high-speed "bullet" trains in some countries. By the use of this more efficient, more controllable system, maintenance costs for the airframes of carrier-launched aircraft can be reduced as the EMALS system can adjust independently and automatically for the launch of each aircraft (So that a JSF will receive the push that it needs, not the push that an F/A-18 needs). This reduced wear also reduces costs and manpower requirements while releasing valuable space that would otherwise be set aside for materials to address these damages.

Ski Jumps
An upward-sloped ramp at the forward end of a section of the flight deck provides aircraft with a more optimum flyaway angle. This translates into benefits such as reduced takeoff velocity, increased payload capacity and reduced wind-over-deck requirements.

Passive Jet Blast Deflector
Redesigns and new materials mean reduced maintenance costs and time. The system affords increased safety for deck crews.

Automated Weapon Selection and Movement
Integrated family of procedures, magazine design, weapons elevators, passageway layout, information management systems, decision aids and reduced manpower ordnance-handling equipment to increase weapons’ throughput, increase sortie generation rates and minimize risks associated with ordnance handling and stowage. Material movement devices, semi-autonomous, gravity compensated weapons handling devices, damage control automation systems and components help reduce the ship's crew and costs.

Computerized and Automated Aircraft Diagnostics and Repair
Semi-automated refueling and servicing in a new configuration and deck location (versus other and older aircraft carriers) provides faster, more efficient airwing pit stops and requires fewer people. This helps reduce the maintenance time and allows for an increased sortie rate. Computerized scanners search for structural weakness in parts, allowing aircrews to replace only the damaged portions when necessary, cutting costs and reducing inventory demands.

Improved Hanger Bay Organization
The designs reduces the clutter observed in other vessels while also providing the facilities necessary for the storage, retrieval, and deployment of aircraft of all sorts.

Reconfigurable Living Spaces
Life-of-the-ship modular construction designs provide flexibility and reduce cost.

Expanded Bandwidth
More onboard and off-board capability gives the ship a communications edge. Both in combat and while on peaceful deployments.

Advanced Systems for Flight Operations Management
Family of information management and decision aids to facilitate mission planning, aircraft control, aircraft/pilot information upload and download, aircraft turnaround and aircraft launch and recovery. May include a family of high performance, integrated aviation work centers along with several pit stop-type aircraft servicing stations strategically positioned about the ship. Benefits include:
Improved aviation safety;
Significant manning reduction;
Increased sortie generation rate;
Flight deck optimization;
Reduced aircraft support equipment;
More efficient maintenance and built-in servicing and support flexibility for follow-on generations of aircraft.

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There are currently no aircraft included, but EW aircraft (Prowler and Growler) as well as F/A-18IEs and F/A-18IFs are sold by me in the fixed-wing category.

Rotary wing aircraft for this vessel of numerous types are also available for sale if you are interested. (see below)

Aircraft
NOTE: All aircraft are automatically updated with GIAI specialized Aeronautics and Control systems above what the baseline models would carry.

-ROTARY WING-
X SH-60 LAMPS Seahawk@ $12M/unit=
X UH-60L Blackhawk (basic)@ $11M/unit=
X MH-60L Blackhawk (SOC)@ $12M/unit=
X MH-60L DAP Blackhawk (with ammo/missiles load)@ $13.5M/unit=
X MH-60G Pavehawk@ $12.5M/unit=
X MH-60S Knighthawk@ $12M/unit=

X MH-92 Blackgull (Helibus)@$15M/unit=

X H-53 (CH-53 Sea Stallion/ CH-53E Super Stallion /MH-53E Sea Dragon/MH-53J Pave Low III)@ $25M/unit=

X RAH-66 Comanche@ $14M/unit=

X AH-1W SuperCobra@ $11M/unit=
X AH-1Z UltraCobra (AKA "KingCobra," "Zulu," "ZuluCobra")@$12.4M/unit (standard price)=

(The Zulu: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=783622#783622)

-FIXED WING-
(More Info on these aircraft (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1088344#1088344))
X F/A-18IE/F Super Hornet@ $52M/unit=

EW:
X EA-6B ICAP II Block 89A "Prowler"@ $52M/unit=
X F/A-18IG (EA-18 ) 'Growler'@ $54M/unit=

Note: Some other ship-based aircraft can also be made available by special request, including F/A-18IC/D Hornets.

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Helicopter Issues
Please note the following about helicopters
LAMPS Seahawks are capable of both ASW and CSAR operations at sea and are very capable aircraft in their own right.

Some Basic Blackhawk Models Offered

--Basic Blackhawks (troop transport for 10-12, with crew of 3 and one door gun): ~11mil

--Special Operations Capable (SOC) Blackhawk (Same as BB, but with many Pavehawk improvements for limited SO support capabilities): ~11.5mil

--LAMPS Seahawk (ASW-capable, can bear ASMs, can also do CSAR and slightly limited troop transportation (6, 4 if stretcher loaded; crew of 4-5, like Basics but with specialist(s) in either ASW(BB+1) or CSAR operations(BB+2)): ~12mil

--Pavehawk (Special Operations Extended Range transport craft, door guns, advanced ground-following avionics, dampened IR and audio signature): ~12.5mil

--Blackhawk DAPs (Armed Blackhawks, with virtually the armament of an Apache (Pylons can bear 2 weapons pods each. Under-nose gun is the same as on Apache) but with added Troop transport capabilities. 4 can be transported as 1-2 extra crew are required for the manning of door guns, also advanced avionics as in the Pavehawk): ~13.5mil

--Knighthawk (An improved version of the Blackhawk, built on the time and deployment-tested Blackhawk airframe but modified and designed specifically for use at sea in under-way replenishment and a variety of other roles, including Combat Search and Rescue, Special Warfare Support and Airborne Mine Countermeasures.): 12mil

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Additional Notes:
The MH-92 'Blackgull' is based on the commercial S-92 Helibus (http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/s92/index.html) and has capabilities (in terms of speed, stealthiness, and load lift capacity) above and beyond those of the older (and soon in need of retirement) H-47 Chinook.

The MH-73 Night Owl (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=75982&highlight=) is a superb design by Of the council of clan (with just a tad bit of help on my part :wink:) that incorporates many of the advanced features of the Knighthawk but with stealthy capabilities that allow for the practical, yet covert, transportation and insertion of Special Operations forces deep within ‘protected’ territory. A heartily recommended buy for such missions!

imported_Ell

03-10-2003, 11:43

The Ellan navy is interested in procuring 30 Netanyahu-class carriers. Costs of $108bn have been wired in advance.

Omz222

03-10-2003, 15:00

Western Asia

04-10-2003, 02:53

The Ellan navy is interested in procuring 30 Netanyahu-class carriers. Costs of $108bn have been wired in advance.

Currently, we only have two (2) more shipyards capable of constructing Carriers. These yards will be in operating condition in 2 months time and will produce a carrier every 8 months (8 days) following that milestone.

4 Yards are dedicated to filling the Kekkosmaa order of 10 Standard-type Carriers. The first batch of 4 newly-built carriers are due to be completed in one month (tomorrow) and the following batch will be completed within 8 months (8 days from now). After the Kekkosmaa order is completed, these four yards will be dedicated to fulfilling your order, producing 4 carriers every 8 months.

3 Yards are dedicated to filling the Ferrussian order of 6 Carriers (3 of each type). These yards will be clear of other orders in 16 months' time, at which point they will be dedicated to filling your request.

At this rate, you will receive a total of 2 carriers after 10 months, a total of 8 carriers after 16 months, a total of 17 carriers after 24 months, a total of 26 carriers after 32 months, and a total of 30 carriers after 40 months.

The sale is confirmed. Thank you for choosing GINY for your warship needs!

Syskeyia

15-10-2003, 16:12

Remember how my country ordered 57 MTHEL systems for our battleships and carriers and sent 20 ships over for outfitting?

Well, we'd like to install 7 more MTHEL systems for our newest battleships and carriers, and get the rest of the orders done.

So, that's 44 systems you need to install. How long will that get done, provided we send the ships to Western Asia as soon as possible?

The Syskeyian Parliament has wired the money to you.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

Syskeyia

16-10-2003, 05:31

Bump so WA sees this.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

imported_Ell

16-10-2003, 11:32

How much for production rights/licences/patent fees for "Switchblade" techonology?

Western Asia

17-10-2003, 00:11

C'est non un poste

Western Asia

17-10-2003, 00:11

Sys. I responded in a TM when you first asked....It's long done and your ships have already been returned.

Ell,
For you...very little.

Let's say, oh, 2.2 bil. for the whole package (full prod, a group of 3 Switchblades to start, and advisors on every step).

Omz (I know you'll be looking),
I finally finished the stats for the GATEKEEPER. The capacity is a bit less than I'd like, but it's still very good for defensive operations.

I hope that I'll be able to finish the Condor specs in a short time.

I've been working somewhat on both of them for a good long while, but it's a pain to do (since I actually have figured out how the ships are configured and how many missiles they can carry...unlike many other nations). If you have a hosting service I'd be willing to let you sell some of them in your aircraft store if you'll host some of the images/diagrams of the schematics that I've figured out...

Also on the sale block (take note, Ell) will be the PDE-improved CALCMs, the SOCSt2 vessel, and new infantry weapons. All are in the works.

Omz222

17-10-2003, 00:16

Very good, thank you. Although our men already figured out some specs, the Gatekeepers will finally be put into active service of the Omzian PLF Air Force.

--EDIT---

OOC:
If you have a hosting service I'd be willing to let you sell some of them in your aircraft store if you'll host some of the images/diagrams of the schematics that I've figured out...
TG for details.

Syskeyia

17-10-2003, 03:01

Sys. I responded in a TM when you first asked....It's long done and your ships have already been returned.

OK, It's all done. Thanks.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

imported_Ell

17-10-2003, 05:41

$2.2bn wired. This technology will greatly assist ESAA's development of it's next generation fighter.

OOC: Which page is the boosted CALCMs?

Western Asia

17-10-2003, 22:53

OOC: Ell, I'm just finishing off the specs for them.

Omz,
Relevant specs are being patched up now. Should be posted at original post within the day.

Did you send me a TM? I never got one.

Omz222

18-10-2003, 00:07

OOC: Ell, I'm just finishing off the specs for them.

Omz,
Relevant specs are being patched up now. Should be posted at original post within the day.

Did you send me a TM? I never got one.
OOC: What I meant is that if you want someone to host, TG me ;)

Western Asia

19-10-2003, 23:31

---Greater Israel News Agency (GINA): Military Technology Desk----
>>>>WAAMA Announces: Weapons Export Control Board Agrees to Approve Sale of New Weapons. <<<<

10/19/2003 15:30 LST
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The Western Asian Arms Manufacturing Association (WAAMA) announced that the Weapons Export Control Board (WECB), a sub-committee of the Senate of the United States of Western Asia, agreed to allow the export of several new types of weapons that the IDF has been considering and has either fielded or is preparing to field in the near-future.

According to the Association's spokesperson, the approved items include the PDE (Pulse Detonation Engine)-improved versions of the AGM-86D and E CALCM (Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile), the SOCSt2 (Special Operations Command Ship, type II), and a number of advanced infantry weapons.

Some new weapons, including a supersonic and stealthy anti-ship missile, were also approved for limited foreign sales to encourage the manufacturers to reduce prices. This is apparently the case for the infantry weapons as well, since the contracts are still open.

A collection of information about each of the systems follows.

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PDE-Improved CALCMs

The PDE-improved CALCMs are first-generation PDE-based supersonic missiles based on the proven and hearty CALCM platform. By the inclusion of high-efficiency PDEs in a modified engine, the CALCMs are able to gain a massive increase in top speed and top range without an increase in fuel demands.

These missiles are currently recorded by the addition of 'P' to the end of the alphanumerical coded title, making the AGM-86C (Block IA), AGM-86D (Block II), and AGM-86E into the AGM-86CP, AGM-86DP, and AGM-86EP (respectively). Two new warheads have also been developed for the CALCMs in their new role. The AGM-86FP uses a submunitions dispenser to deploy M85 Dual Purpose APAM (anti-personnel/anti-materiel) Bomblets and the AGM-86GP distributes 24 BATS (Brilliant Anti-Tank Submunitions) (http://globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/97bat.jpg) against enemy mechanized and armored forces. Both of these new warheads are based on the AGM-86DP chassis and employ drag chutes, which are deployed just prior to submunitions dispensing to control the munitions spread area.

The export-versions of these systems boast a top speed of (reportedly) 1.5 Mach (automatically limited for the sake of structural stability and control*) with stand-off deployable range (varies by model). The latest versions in use in the WA military are reported to have a top sustainable speed of 2.0 Mach thanks to improvement in PDE combustion efficiency and timing.

*-- Errors during tests allowed one unit to accelerate to about Mach 3 before the unit was ordered to self-destruct a few seconds later.

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The AGM-86CP has a fairly short range of only 1,850-2,300 km (1,160-1,440 mi; 1000-1240 nm) and incorporates a 3,000-pound Class blast fragmentation warhead. This warhead is highly effective against "soft" above ground targets like Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM), troop barracks, or radar sites. The system incorporates a precision accuracy kit that uses a fourth generation GPS receiver along with advanced navigation software, and a GPS anti-jam electronics module and antenna for a significant increase in jamming immunity. To increase CALCM effectiveness against a wider spectrum of targets, a capability for shallow to near-vertical dive angles from any approach reference point also integrated and can be adjusted even after firing. Flight software improvements include a large-state Kalman filter for optimizing GPS accuracy, to include code and phase measurement data, pressure and temperature measurements, and wide-area GPS enhancement to reduce system errors.

The AGM-86DP boasts a 2,400-2,700 km (1,500-1,690 mi; 1,296-1,460 nm) range and is designed for use against hardened and protected targets. To achieve this objective, the DP bears a RAFAEL 540 kg (1200 lb) AUP (Advanced Unitary Penetrator) warhead for use against deeply buried and/or hardened targets. The AGM-86DP is the Precision Strike variant of the C-type CALCM chassis with PDE improvements made to the engine. It incorporates a penetrating warhead, updated state of the art, near-precision, GPS guidance, and a modified terminal area flight profile to maximize the effectiveness of the warhead. The penetrating warhead is augmented with two forward shape charges. To maximize the warheads effectiveness against hardened targets, the Block II will maneuver and dive onto its target in a near vertical orientation. The updated guidance system will increase the systems lethality by obtaining a less than 5 meter CEP. The AGM-86DP is able to destroy buried or reinforced targets from standoff ranges of hundreds of miles. While the penetrating warhead provides the warfighter with a critical new tool, the key enabling technology is the precision accuracy upgrade that puts the CALCM within meters of the target. The AUP warhead has proven effectiveness against naval vessels of various sizes, although smaller vessels were more powerfully affected.

Precision-strike flight test demonstration (http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/missiles/calcm/images/calcm2.jpg)

The AGM-86EP is a version with a range of 2,500-3,000 km (1,560-1,875; 1350– 1620 nm), range dependant upon fuel consumption, flight pattern, and sustained top speeds) and boasts the BROACH multi-warhead system (MWS). The BROACH MWS achieves its results by combining an initial penetrating charge (warhead) with a secondary follow-through bomb, supported by multi-event hard target fuzing. The outcome is a warhead and fuze combination that provides for the defeat of hardened targets more than twice that achievable for equivalent single penetrating warhead types, at an equivalent weight and velocity. The warhead technology can be scaled and configured for a variety of weapon payload and targets requirements and is expected to make an appearance in other WA weapons systems. The BROACH MWS was primarily developed in light of the somewhat limited penetration capability of the AUP warhead used in the AGM-86D. The MWS has since proven itself against deeply buried and heavily protected targets, including heavily armored naval warships.

CALCM Sled test of BROACH Multiple Warhead System (http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/missiles/calcm/images/98d07001.jpg)

The AGM-86FP CALCM warhead (loaded on the AGM-86DP chassis) contains over 3,200 M85 Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (DPICM) bomblets. The armed M77 submunitions detonate on impact. The anti-materiel capability is provided through a shaped charge with a built-in standoff. The M85 can penetrate over four inches of armor. Its steel case fragments and produces antipersonnel effects with a radius of greater than 4m. This warhead was designed to wipe out significant enemy concentrations and to discourage the creation of significant munitions, fuel, or equipment depots (due to their high vulnerability) and so to make progress difficult for enemy forces.

Called "Steel Rain" by soldiers in the Gulf War, the M77 grenades (predecessor to the M85) are dispensed in mid-air above the target, drag-ribbon stabilized, and armed during free fall. Each warhead will saturate a target 300 meters wide and 600 meters long (During horizontal-overflight-release patterns. The actual release area can be modified to a zone as small as 250 meters in diameter), combining shaped-charge penetration and blast fragmentation. To control the spread-pattern and range of the M85 APAM bomblets, high-drag chutes are deployed by the 86FP shortly before a small initial charge (controlled by the internal fusing system) breaks apart the missile shell and initiates the release of the bomblets. These chutes slow the missile to safe and effective speeds for optimal bomblet dispersal over the selected area.

The M85 APAM bomblet (http://www.army-technology.com/contractor_images/imi_ammunition/3_CargoAmmunitionFamily.jpg) is produced by Greater Israeli Military Industries (GIMI).

The AGM-86GP (basically a AGM-86FP designed to bear BAT instead of M85 submunitions). BAT (Brilliant Anti-Tank) munition is an acoustic and infrared (IR) guided submunition that autonomously searches for, tracks and defeats armored and critical mobile targets. The BAT is a propulsionless, aerodynamically controlled vehicle (glider). The submunition is designed to provide capability to attack deep, high-payoff and time critical targets.

The BAT boasts a dual mode (acoustic/IR) seeker and gliding capability accommodate large target location uncertainties due to such efforts as target motion, configuration or orientation; winds, delivery vehicle accuracy or delivery patterns. This flexibility also accommodates variability in the decision-to-shooter timeline and limits the need for in-flight targeting updates to the CALCM-GP.

Prior to dispensing, the BAT thermal battery is initiated, the flight software and mission parameters are downloaded, and the IMU is aligned. After dispense at subsonic and supersonic speeds, the BAT stabilizes itself, slows to acquisition speeds, and deploys its aerodynamic surfaces. The BAT acquires the target or target groups, glides to the immediate target area and selects an individual vehicle to be engaged, ensuring that not all BATs pick the same target. A top down, hit-to-kill terminal profile is prosecuted toward a selected vulnerable region of the targeted vehicle. On impact, the tandem conventional shaped-charge warhead is detonated, assuring an M, F, or K-kill and collectively (with the other dispensed BATs) securing delay, disruption or destruction of the targeted enemy unit. Due to the method of the BAT, the CALCM-GP need not slow as greatly as the CALCM-FP to accomplish its mission, thus improving hit and counter-measures avoidance probabilities.

BAT MISSION:
The mission of the BAT munition is deep attack interdiction, to kill moving armored combat vehicles. After a recent P3I (Pre-Planned Product Improvement) effort, the P3IBAT can also target and engage cold stationary targets, surface-to-surface missile transporter erector launchers, and heavy multiple rocket launchers.

P3I BAT INFORMATION:
P3I BAT was a pre-planned product improvement to the BAT submunition. P3I BAT retains the basic physical characteristics of BAT while offering enhanced acquisition capability and an improved warhead. P3I BAT is designed to provide deep attack interdiction against an expanded target set to include armored combat vehicles (moving or stationary), stationary targets (hot or cold), surface-to-surface missile transporter erector launchers and multiple rocket launchers. P3I BAT is designed to provide the Commander with a Deep Strike weapon capable of destroying, delaying and disrupting follow-on forces.

SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS:
P3I BAT uses dual-mode sensors capable of acquiring and destroyingmoving or stationary and hot or cold targets. The submunitionuses an improved, selective shaped charge warhead. The warhead more (hard vs soft target detonation) is determined prior to submunition impact. The sensors are more robust in adverse weather against countermeasures offering enhancements over the baseline BAT submunition.

All recently-produced CALCM-GPs bear the P3I BAT but this leaves several dozen CALCM-GPs with the original BAT munition in the arsenal of Western Asia. These units have been deployed both as practice and as active-use rounds in the hope that attrition will eliminate the need for a costly and mostly unnecessary upgrade program.

The BAT is produced in a joint venture between Elbit, RAFAEL, and IAI.

BAT seen in Terminal Attack Phase (TAP) (http://www.spacedaily.com/images/uav-bat-tank-bg.jpg)
BAT submunition (http://globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/97bat.jpg)
BAT detail and detail of BAT fittings in other munitions (http://globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/bat_del4.jpg)

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Basic Statistics of the CALCM line
Mission: Stand-off Range Precision Strike
Primary Function: Air-to-ground strategic cruise missile.
Primary Contractors: GIAI and RAFAEL, Inc.
Guidance Contractors: Litton Guidance and Control (RAFAEL subdivision) and ElOp.
Launch Platforms (Tested and Proven): B-52H "BUFF" Stratofortress, Sleeveria’s BM-747, Western Asia’s BMV/A-7 ULA (GATEKEEPER).

Height: 4 feet
Length: 21 feet
Wing Span: 12 feet

Launch Weight: 3,280 pounds
Payload: Conventional Blast/Frag Warhead (3,000-lb PBXN-111) (C) OR AUP Warhead (D) OR BROACH MWS (E) OR M85 Submunution Dispensing Warhead (F) OR BAT Submunition Dispensing Warhead (G)

Speed: Slow cruise: 0.98 Mach; Normal Cruise: 1.2 Mach ; Max Cruise: 1.5 Mach (2.0 for WA Mod I versions).
Engine: GIMC F107-GIMC-101
Fuel: JP-10

Unit Costs:
AGM-86CP: $0.95M
AGM-86DP: $1.05M
AGM-86EP: $1.20M
AGM-86FP: $1.00M
AGM-86GP: $1.10M

Images:
An AGM-86CP is prepared to be loaded into a B-52H (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/agm-86-apiiop101141200.jpg)
CALCMs loaded into the XWM-12 Internal Rotary Multi-Use Weapons Dispenser (MUWD-IR. Employed in all current CALCM platforms.) (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/agm-86-990502a.jpg)
CALCMs, mounted on a XWM-12 MUWD-IR (http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/systems/images/b-52_11.jpg)
Seen in a cut-away view of a B-52H Stratofortress (Alone, on wing mounts, and on MUWD-IR) (http://popularmechanics.com/science/military/2001/10/b-52_new_life_for_buff/images/lg_B52hstratofortress.jpg)

OOC: The whole deal with PDE (pulse detonation engine) technology can be seen in the SA-43 Hammerhead developmental thread (Here (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1292387#1292387)).

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Sierra Hotel-Class Special Operations Command Ship, Type II (SOCSt2)

Based on a "wave-splitting" catamaran design, the SOCSt2 is an innovative and powerful weapons system designed specifically for the deployment to, command of, and retrieval of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in foreign territories. The first SOCSt2 vessel was recently re-christened the W.A.S. SIERRA HOTEL in honor of the elite SOF group of Sniper Country, making SOCSt2 vessels Sierra Hotel-class Amphibious Assault Vessels.

The SOCS vessels are designed for semi-autonomous operations with only a light protective force. The ship employs "stealthy" design features to allow operations near hostile shores with a low chance of detection (not a stealth ship, simply very stealthy with low radiative scan/detection returns...about as stealthy as the "Visby-class" ship). Radar panels are integrated into the "skin" of the SOCS-t2 and most weapons systems are stowed behind pop-up "radar shields" unless the ship is being actively engaged by hostile craft. Even when returning fire, the radar shields are only opened for long enough to allow the firing of the ship’s defensive weaponry—to limit exposure to enemy fire and signature emissions.

This platform can provide communications and coordination capabilities for about 96 Operators (12, 8-man or 8, 12-man teams, or a mix...more is possible in extreme cases) with gear. There is room aboard for over 200 coordination, command, and other support personnel (including the ship’s crew and weapons technicians--a total of 60 persons, with some 36 WTs). Satellite uplinks are made available via 3 high-bandwith satellite dishes and 2 low-bandwith dishes. Six (6) separate antenna arrays are built into the ship and allow secured, redundant communications pathways with deployed teams and friendly forces. Equipment for infrared laser (secure) communications between vessels is provided.

The design of the Sierra Hotel-class has been directed to minimizing the optical and infrared signature, above water acoustic and hydro-acoustic signature, underwater electrical potential and magnetic signature, pressure signature, radar cross section and actively emitted signals.

The hull material is a sandwich construction comprising a PVC core with a carbon fiber and vinyl laminate. The material provides high strength and rigidity, low weight, good shock resistance, low radar and magnetic signature.

The SOCSt2 also uses flat, phased-array radar panels to achieve superior radar capabilities without making itself 'visible' to enemy radars.

Radar and signature limiting features:
Shaping, i.e. flat hull sides inclined outwards and
flat superstructure and mast surfaces, arranged
into truncated pyramids.
Structure of sandwich-construction carbon fiber
reinforced plastic (CFRP) for good conductivity
and the necessary flatness, i.e. without the
"starved horse pattern" associated with steel and
aluminum plating on a supporting framework.
Concealed installation of weapons, sensors,
sonars, cranes, boats etc.
All external doors and hatches of "smart" design,
with conductive foaming.
Stealth adaptation and platform integration of all
above-deck equipment.
Use of flush-mounted, cavity-backed, miniature
and retractable antennas.
Use of frequency selective surfaces (FSS) for
covering some antennas.
Limited use of radar absorbent material (RAM).
Special attention is given to the design of external
details, e.g. air intakes/outlets, windows etc.

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Crew: On an average deployment, the Sierra Hotel-class SOCSt2 has a total manning of about 360 individuals. The Ship can be operated easily by a "skeleton crew" of only 24 individuals (without major weapons system or aircraft operations).

Speed and Range: The SOCSt2 has a top sustainable speed of 45knots with a range of about 8,400nm at 30knots.

Sea Keeping Ability: Greater than 30knots with 4.5-5m seas and good maneuverability and operability at Sea State 6.

Propulsion:
4 x GIMC 3620 (each rated at 7500kW)
4 x GIMC 125 SIV

Dimensions:
Overall Length: 101m
Draft: 12-14ft
Immersed Hull: 88.7 meters
Molded Beam: 26.65 meters

Cost:
Approximately $420 Million/unit

Images:
NOTE: The HSV-X1, which the SOCS is based upon, is imaged in the following links.
A Basic HSV (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/images/hsv-x1_020403-n-0780f-001.jpg). Exemplifies the HSV/SOCS line, the general basis for the SOCS (without many of the stealth features).
Another view (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/images/200210215a_hr.jpg).
A size comparison, to a fleet oiler (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/images/hmas_jervis-bay_refuel.jpg).

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Airwing
Some 3 pairs of Pioneer UAVs, 2 Hunter UAVs, and 1 Extended Range Hunter UAV (all rail-launchable) are standard equipment on each SOCS-t2 vessel. "Firescout" VTUAVs are also included on some missions.

Manned aircraft include:
Up to 8 Medium-size helicopters (H-60 Blackhawk/Nighthawk/Pavehawk, MH-73 Night Owl (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=75982&highlight=), RAH-66 Comanche, or AH-1W/Z Super/UltraCobra), with 5 internally stowed during the launch of the others; OR
Up to 5 MH-92 Blackgull (Helibus), with 3-4 internally stowed during the launch of the others; OR
Up to 3 Large-size helicopters (Pave Low IV), with 2 internally stowed during the launch of the other craft (the presence of 3 such craft notably impacts other ship-board space availability); OR
Several smaller helicopters (Kiowa and/or Defender/"Little Bird").

These aircraft are lifted by an internal elevator to the launch deck level, where they are then taxied into a radar-shielded launch area through a pair of large doors. There are 3 launch zones for Medium-sized helicopters and all other aircraft must be cleared of the deck for launch when these spots are filled. Simple maintenance and refueling duties can be carried out at leisure on this deck, since enemy radar will not pick up the activity thanks to the radar baffles. STOVL aircraft (Such as Harriers and Marine JSFs) can land on the deck in an emergency but likely cannot rise again from the deck.

Land Vehicles
The SOCSt2 is equipped with a wide range of medium and small manned vehicles for use by deployed teams.

These craft include (during standard deployments by WA):
14 Desert Raider 6x6 light scout/attack vehicles
30 armed ATVs and/or Combat-capable motorbikes

Negev LMGs are provided for each vehicle where LMGs on WA missions unless deniability is an issue, in which case foreign weapons are employed.

The largest vehicles approved for transport by the SOCSt2 are tracked APCs such as the Zelda II (M113 mod) and MTLV and wheeled vehicles such as the HMMWV and LAV-25/300/600. Yet it should be noted that these vehicles are limited for each deployment, with only a few APCs allowed on any deployment. There are also inherent limits as the vehicles would probably have to be deployed by H-53 series helicopters.

Small Watercraft
Also normally "attached" to the SOCSt2 is a flotilla of:

6-24 Zodiacs (variable passenger capacities, link (http://www.bulletprooftour.com/tour_boats.asp)):
- Zodiac F-470 Combat Rubber Raiding/Reconnaissance Craft (CRRC) with Armorflate (inflatable armored pannels, ), AND/OR
- Zodiac Ribster Light Strike Craft (LSC), AND/OR
- 'Baseline' Zodiac F-470s.

A couple of larger vessels:
4, 36' RIB (Rigid-hull Inflatable Boat, for carrying up to 8 persons), OR
2, Mark V Special Operations Craft (5 crew, up to 16 passengers plus up to 4 CRRC, not counted previously).

The small water craft are deployed from a pair of wenches attached to 20ton or 40ton cranes (also capable of bearing cargo or even the largest of aircraft borne by the SOCSt2) or by a retractable "slip-way."

Armaments:
Mixed-use Offensive/Defensive Systems
1- Ship-based MTHEL II system (WA advanced version, extended range, improved ID and tracking ability (based on Counter-battery radar, to assist in return fire from the fleet), and improved operating system)
6- Sea Sparrow integrated missile pods (48 missiles)
4- MDG-351 35mm "Millennium Gun" MUWS stations (advanced CIWS, mounted atop and within sections of the LASRB)
4- "Eagle Eye" AD stations (Stinger or miniSAM-of-choice based, each station bears 2 standard canisters (4/canister for Stingers))
2 on light)- Mk.32 Integrated Triple-mount SVTT (surface vessel torpedo tubes, total of 12 (6) torpedo tubes.)
6- MiniTyphoon RWS (remote weapons system) stations bearing 7.62 Negev LMGs
4- MiniTyphoon RWS stations with M2 .50 cal machine guns
2- Harpoon missile stations (8 missiles, can be "switched out" for ASM station of choice).

Defensive Systems

Large Area Surface Radar Baffling (LASRB, the "Radar Shield," actually a part of the ship shell, which extends down to the water at an angle that is intended to deflect signals either up into the sky or down into the water.)
Large-spread EW/ECM station (Based on the AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare (EW) system)
PCMS (Passive Counter Measures System. Uses Radar Absorbent Materials (RAM) and other specialized materials.)
Composite hull structure
MK-53 Nulka Decoy Launching System (DLS)
Machine Noise Reducing Measures (Torpedo Counter-Measures)
Prairie/Masker II Noise Masking System
Dragged Torpedo Decoys
Enclosed radar and antenna mast
Wide-Area Navalized "Shortstop" Electronic Protection System (WANSEPS) (a proximity fuse electronic countermeasure system that prematurely detonates artillery shells and other fuses at a safe distance from the target)
Barak Point Defense Missile System (a mini-VLS S2A anti-missile system)

Most of these systems can be, and are, remotely or automatically operated. Sea Sparrow and other missile pods are integrated (hidden) in motile panels of the "radar shield," so when a missile is required to fire, the panel is simply dropped out of the way and the missile(s) are fired towards the targets. Also included in these panels are Active Phased Array/Multi-Function Radar (APAR/MFR) hidden in panels and countermeasures equipment.

Special Features:
Integrated Information System
Supports the transfer and integration of voice, video and data information between audio, video and computer systems. Key features will include common and standard operating systems, network functions, communication protocols, interfaces and message structure.

Fiber-Optic Backbone
Single, integrated, commercial and military standard compliant physical grid Z‹korting communications between systems/equipment via fiber-optic cables and electric-to-optic conversion devices. Key feature is providing end-to-end connections using ruggedized commercial off-the-shelf components. The ship-wide fiber-optic data relay system is resistant to EMP attacks and the fiber-optic cables themselves will not carry or receive EMI-causing signals.

Zonal Electric Distribution System
Open system architecture DC electrical distribution with standard interfaces between components. Power conversion and conditioning are performed locally from a single ship-wide DC electrical power bus to provide each end user the type/quality of power required. DC power allows for solid state control, which achieves power continuity in case of a fault and provides for near-instantaneous recovery from power interruptions. In addition to the survivability benefits inherent in uninterrupted power, this system is anticipated to be easier to install, require less physical cabling and provide greater flexibility for ship upgrades than current electrical systems. Isolates the potential for problems and minimizes any effect on the rest of the ship.

Multifunctional Embedded Antennas
Reconfigurable, multiple apertures electronically combined to provide an antenna tunable across wide frequency bandwidth and sensitivity parameters. The apertures are embedded in composite materials integral to the ship structure and may include combined or separate transmit and receive modules. Reduction of the number of antenna systems for communications and radars provides potential to improve performance by avoiding antenna blockages, reducing the structure required to support antenna placement, life-cycle costs and maintenance manpower requirements.

Computerized and Automated Aircraft Diagnostics and Repair
Semi-automated refueling and servicing in a new configuration and deck location (versus other and older aircraft carriers) provides faster, more efficient airwing pit stops and requires fewer people. This helps reduce the maintenance time and allows for an increased sortie rate. Computerized scanners search for structural weakness in parts, allowing aircrews to replace only the damaged portions when necessary, cutting costs and reducing inventory demands.

Reconfigurable Living Spaces
Life-of-the-ship modular construction designs provide flexibility and reduce cost.

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Advanced Infantry Weaponry

Objective Crew Served Weapon (OCSW)/M307 25mm Airbursting Weapon System

Fielded with WA Marines (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/ocsw_atd.jpg)
Weapon of the Future (http://www.gdatp.com/images/products/lethality/xm307/XM307_4_30_03_web.jpg)

The M307 25mm Objective Crew Served Weapon (OCSW) System (previously the XM307) is a next generation infantry weapon providing accurate, long range, high explosive, air-burst firepower in a compact, self-contained, light weight package. The system consists of an advanced weapon and mount, a target acquisition/fire control system, and advanced ammunition. The OCSW has high potential for widespread use as a primary or secondary armament for a variety of vehicles and can be quickly dismounted and put into action on the ground. The 25mm system has a full solution fire control system including a laser range finder and a day/night sight. It delivers a highly lethal and suppressive fire out to 2,000 meters against personnel targets, light material targets and vehicles. The system is combat-proven (by IDF Marines in Ell) and has been fully tested in enhanced environmental wear conditions.

The OCSW is an integrated machine gun system which couples the firepower of air bursting munitions with electronic-optical fire control to provide all-environment operation and enhanced lethality. The OCSW is an ultra-light, two-man portable, crew-served weapon system incorporating state-of-the-art electronics, advanced materials, and small arms technologies. This unique weapon permits a high probability of incapacitation and suppression of enemy soldiers up to 2000 meters (2km) away and has a high potential to damage lightly armored vehicles, water craft, and slow-moving aircraft beyond 1000 meters.

The Objective Crew Served Weapon fires up to 260 25mm rounds per minute in either automatic or semi-automatic mode. The trajectory of the rounds are flatter than the MK-19 which brings more rounds on target faster and simplifies control if electronic targeting systems have failed for some reason. The weapon has dual hand grips which allow the gun to be raised or lowered and moved laterally with a touch of a button. This means the gunner never has to take his hands off of the weapon. It uses a Direct View Optics similar to the SHIPON and HIWS. The biggest advantage over the Mk 19 is the weight. A Mk19 weighs about 75 pounds, while the OCSW weighs only 40 pounds with the tripod and firing control system included. Its light-weight could increase the number of mission roles the OCSW could handle over the Mk 19. A two man team could easily carry it into combat and it takes about a minute to set up. The OCSW has already been fielded in all IDF Marine Corps heavy weapons units, has been fitted onto many vehicles that used to boast the Mk 19 GMG (the rest now use the Mk 47 "Striker40"), and is scheduled for wider distribution over time to infantry units.

The program was managed by the Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP) Office, U.S.W.A. Infantry Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, Tel Aviv, State of Israel. The program included input from ElOp, RAFAEL, and GIMI as each company produces some portion of the weapons system. The total development costs of the unit are estimated to stand in the range of $70M.

Basic Specs
Weight: 40 Pounds (Gun, Mount, and Fire Control System); 37 Pounds without Fire Control System
Fire Control: Full Solution, Day/Night, All Weather
Portability: Two-Man Portable & Vehicle Mountable
Stability: Up to 18 Inch Tripod Height
Environmental: Operationally Insensitive to Conditions
Rate of Fire: 260 SPM, Automatic or Semi-Automatic
Dispersion: Less than 1.0 Mils, One Sigma Radius
Range: Lethal and Suppressive Out to 2,000 Meters
Ammunition: 13.4 Pound-Second 25mm High Explosive, Air Bursting, Armor Piercing, and Training Ammunition (HE, AB, AP, TP)
Feed System: Weapon Mountable Ammunition Can (Right/Left Feed) or Belt-fed from vehicle munitions storage.

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Western Asia

20-10-2003, 03:16

STRIKER40 40mm Advanced Lightweight Grenade Weapon System /Mk 47 Mod 0 40mm Grenade Machine Gun

To fill the gap left by the Mk 19 GMG (and left unfilled by the M307 25mm OCSW), the Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP) Office set out the guidelines for the Mk 47 40mm Advanced Lightweight Grenade Weapon System early on in the OCSW development process. The goal of a system that could boast a 40mm round yet

It can fire a wide variety of 40mm grenades. The M430 HEDP 40mm grenade will pierce armor up to 2 inches thick, and will produce fragments to kill personnel within 5 meters and wound personnel within 15 meters of the point of impact.

The MK 47 fires all six types of cartridges fired by the Mk 19: The M430I / M430A1 high-explosive dual-purpose grenades (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m430.htm), M383 high-explosive grenade (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m383.htm), M385I / M918 training practice (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m385.htm), and M922/M922A1 dummy rounds (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m922.htm).

But it can also fire several other round types (now produced with proper linkage equipment), like the M1001 Canister Round (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/40-can.htm), and several "less-lethal" rounds for crowd dispersal purposes, including the M1006 40mm Sponge Round (Point Dispersal) (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/40-nl.htm), the M1029 40mm Crowd Dispersal Round (Area Dispersal, rubber projectiles) (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m1029.htm), and the M651 40mm Tactical CS Round (Area Dispersal, releases CS gas) (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m651.htm).

Specifications
Caliber: 40mm
Weight: 39.6 Pounds (18 kg)
Length 37 Inches (940mm)
Length (Barrel Detached): 24.02 Inches (610mm)
Width: 10.04 Inches (255mm)
Height: 8.07 Inches (205mm)
Rate of Fire:Automatic (225 - 300 rpm) or Semi-Automatic
Total Charge Pull: 55 Pounds (25 kg)
% Mass Recoiling: 55%
Maintenance: Round Counter
Unit Replacement Cost: $15,000

Images:
An Ideal Crew (http://www.gdatp.com/Products/lethality/mk47/striker_gallery/photos/1.jpg)
IDF Marines with their toy (http://www.gdatp.com/Products/lethality/mk47/striker_gallery/photos/2.jpg)
IDF Marine Practicing (http://www.gdatp.com/Products/lethality/mk47/striker_gallery/photos/3.jpg)
The Striker40 (http://www.gdatp.com/Products/lethality/mk47/striker_gallery/photos/4.jpg)
A Marine Crew in field practice (http://www.gdatp.com/Products/lethality/mk47/striker_gallery/photos/5.jpg)
Looking down the demon’s maw (mock-up unit) (http://www.gdatp.com/Products/lethality/mk47/striker_gallery/photos/6.jpg)

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M312 12.7mm Lightweight Man-Portable Heavy Machine Gun (LMP-HMG)

The M312 is one of the lightest (if not lightest of all) .50 caliber (12.7mm) machine guns on the market. This advantage, which will makes it easily two-men portable (a first for .50 cal machine guns), comes at the cost of decreased cyclic rate of fire, which is more than 2 times lower, than on other .50 caliber guns. This will made this gun strictly anti-ground weapon, because this low rate of fire will made it ineffective against fast-moving targets like helicopters and low-flying aircrafts. The practical rate of fire (the cyclic rate at which the gun can be effectively and continuously used), however, is no less than of M2HB, around 40 rounds per minute. M312 is also more accurate than the M2HB at its practical rate of fire and the advanced targeting and control systems give the operator a better chance of quickly and effectively engaging the targets, bringing fire effectively upon targets before enemy weapons can respond.

Technical description:
The design of the (X)M312 is based on the recoil-reducing action, developed for 25mm (X)M307 OCSW. The barrel is locked by the conventional rotating bolt, which is operated by more or less conventional gas system. The bolt group mover within the barrel extension, which, along with the barrel and gas system, can recoil inside the gun housing. The (X)M312 fires from the open bolt, and at the moment of fire the recoiling group (barrel, barrel extension, gas system and gas drive) is in its rearmost position. When gun is fired, special spring first begin to move recoiling group forward. Then, bolt is released, it strips the cartridge into the barrel, locks it and cartridge is fired, while recoiling group is still on the move forward. So, the recoil of the shot first has to overcome the inertia of the recoiling group, and only then does group began to recoil back, compressing the return spring. At the same time, the gas drive unlocks the bolt, and retracts it within the barrel extension, extracting and ejecting a fired case.

This somewhat complicated design results in significantly reduced recoil, and in conjunction with muzzle brake, in lightweight, but stable construction. The price of this reduction in recoil is complicated (and expensive, relative to the M2HB) construction and low cyclic rate of fire. The feed is using same old metallic belts, and M312 can be fed from either side, alternatively.

The development of the XM312 (development model) was also managed by the Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP) Office, U.S.W.A. Infantry Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, Tel Aviv, State of Israel. Both the XM312 and XM307 were parts of the initial program. As much as the (X)M307 and Mk 47 were developed to replace the Mk 19 GMG, the (X)M312 was sought out as a replacement for the old and outdated M2HB .50 cal heavy machine gun. The old M2 has long served Western Asia’s IDF well, but its components are growing older and its built-in targeting systems can be described as nothing less than primitive. With these issues in mind, and the mandate to develop replacement systems for both weapons that could be effectively deployed, easy to maintain, and powerful, reliable weapons to boot, the engineers took the entire program one step further—to almost complete interchangeability.

A key feature of the (X)M312 is its ability to be quickly converted to a 25mm grenade machine gun weapon system (the M307!). The modification takes less than 5 minutes and involves 6 parts (which can be exchanged in the field and all of which fit easily into a field-portable, durable case that fits in the standard infantry rucksack or battle pack. By producing a family of weapons utilizing a common platform, the JSSAP has reduced user cost, provided a diverse weapon to meet situational needs and increased mission-critical space. By using so many similar parts, base armories do not need to worry about multiple replacement part sources and can customize the weapons of a unit based on the mission profile. The shared body also drives down costs as the body can be produced in greater numbers and then tailored to meet the necessary role.

The M312, produced by a joint venture of GIMI, RAFAEL, and ElOp, is a highly portable .50 caliber (12.7mm) machine gun that will replace almost all current heavy crew served machine guns with advanced accuracy, effectiveness, lethality and mobility. The M312's advancement over current .50 caliber (12.7mm) machine guns is achieved by a significant reduction in weight, which contributes to the weapon's ability to be easily transported in small soldier units, and recoil mitigation technology, which increases ground mounted accuracy. The use of magnification and night-vision sights will allow for effective use at ranges up to 2,000 meters in harsh conditions and field situations.

Basic Specs
Optics: Day/Night, All Weather
Weight: 42 Pounds (19 kg) (Gun and Mount)
Portability: Two-Man Portable & Vehicle Mountable
Stability: Up to 18-Inch Tripod Height
Environmental Operationally Insensitive to Conditions
Rate of Fire: 260 Shots per Minute, Automatic or Semi-Automatic
Dispersion: Less than 1.5 Mils, One Sigma Radius
Range: Lethal and Suppressive Out to 2,000 Meters
Ammunition: .50 caliber M33 Ball, M20 APIT, M903 SLAP
Feed System: Weapon Mountable Ammunition Can (Right/Left Feed) or Belt-fed from vehicle munitions storage.
Unit Replacement Cost: $17,600

Images:
The M312 (http://www.gdatp.com/images/products/lethality/xm312/XM312_4_30_03_web.jpg)
The M312 (Profile) (https://peosoldier.army.mil/program_images/XM312_2-copy.jpg)
The M312 on an experimental vehicle mount (https://peosoldier.army.mil/program_images/XM312.jpg)
The M312 again (3/4 view) (https://peosoldier.army.mil/program_images/XM312_34.jpg)

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M307-M312 Conversion Kits

By the exchange of only a few simple parts, the M312 system can be converted into the M307 or vice-versa. The modification takes less than 5 minutes and involves 6 parts (which can be exchanged in the field and all of which fit easily into a field-portable, durable case that fits in the standard infantry rucksack or battle pack. By producing a family of weapons utilizing a common platform, the JSSAP has reduced user cost, provided a diverse weapon to meet situational needs and increased mission-critical space. By using so many similar parts, base armories do not need to worry about multiple replacement part sources and can customize the weapons of a unit based on the mission profile. The shared body also drives down costs as the body can be produced in greater numbers and then tailored to meet the necessary role.

Conversion sets include the necessary tools; a cleaning kit for the parts; a paperback manual on unit assembly, disassembly, and conversion; and a waterproof, padded bag designed to hold all of the kit parts and to fit within either the common rucksack or on the battle pack. Clips and a strap also allow the kit to be slung over a shoulder or attached to a load-bearing pack unit. A sturdy zipper system ensures reliability and security.

M307 Parts (for M312 to M307 conversion): $400/set
M312 Parts (for M307 to M312 conversion): $300/set

imported_Ell

21-10-2003, 01:07

The Ellan government wishes to procure 2,000 AGM-86GPs. Neccesary costs have been wired.

Western Asia

22-10-2003, 05:38

The Ellan government wishes to procure 2,000 AGM-86GPs. Neccesary costs have been wired.

2,000 X AGM-86GP CALCM@ $1.10M/unit= $2.2bn

Your total bill, with shipping charges included, is $2.2bn. Our current production rate of the GP is about 200 units/month but other conditions necessitate that your order be delayed slightly. Your first shipment of 800 AGM-86GPs should arrive by year's end with the rest of the units being delivered within two years of that date. Thank you for choosing WAAMA for your munitions needs.

EDIT: I forgot that I'm not taking shipping charges on this sale...sorry numbers corrected.super-stealth bump

imported_Ell

22-10-2003, 06:35

$2.2bn has been wired to the proper accounts. Pleasure doing business.

Western Asia

16-11-2003, 01:37

Bump.

OOC news:
Products are still being created, but this thread is basically going to die soon. All of the products that I have created (or have gathered a ridiculous amount of information on and that I will soon be creating) should arrive at the new thread over the next few weeks.

The new thread, known as the "WAAMA military hardware collection" or catalogue. It should be cool.

Items posted so far for WAAMA:
MBT- Merkava Mk. 3 baz
MBT- Merkava Mk. 3D
MBT- Merkava Mk. 4
MBT- Sabra Mk. 1
Missiles- LAHAT barrel-launched ATGM
APC/LAV- Achzarit Heavy APC Mk. 1 + 2
APC/LAV- Achzarit Heavy APC Mk. 3 (my invention)
APC/LAV- Achzarit Heavy APC Mk. 3AV (my invention)
APC/LAV- Achzarit Heavy APC Mk. 3M (my invention)

Items next up on the list:
APC/LAV- Zelda II (M113A3)
APC/LAV- Zelda III (M133A3+/4 MTVL, my invention)
APC/LAV- Wildcat (LAV-25/300/600)
APC/LAV- AIL M462 Rhino
APC/LAV- AIL M624 Abir (Normal and Mine Protected)
APC/LAV- AIL M240 Storm (Normal and Armored)
APC/LAV- Armored Security Vehicle (ASV, from Textron Marine & Land Systems)
APC/LAV- M1114 HMMWV (Up-Armored)
APC/LAV- Puma Armoured Fighting Vehicles (4x4 and 6x6)
APC/LAV- SuperGavin (Turreted Zelda II/III IFV)
APC/LAV- M8 Buford AGS
APC/LAV- M8A2 Buford AGS (Possible variant of Johnistan's M8A1)
APC/LAV- AAAV
APC/LAV- AAVP7A2
APC/LAV- M113A4 Armored Medical Evacuation Vehicle (AMEV)
APC/LAV- M2A0 Armored Medical Evacuation Vehicle (AMEV)
APC/LAV- Armored Medical Treatment Vehicle (AMTV)

Items done but awaiting post order:
Everything seen in this thread and most of the things I've sold over time.

This effort might take several months, be ultimately futile, and fail miserably (as a simulated economic enterprise), but...well...I like this stuff and I hope to provide an enhanced understanding of the current, future, and possible systems that are based almost entirely on current technologies.

Linkage: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1993386#1993386

Ferrussia

01-12-2003, 09:18

Western Asia

08-12-2003, 06:13

Wasn't quite sure where to post this... but:

The Ferrussian Air Force is currently revamping its organization, and has, while doing so, requested that an additional order of 90x F/A-18IF Super Hornets. We will likely need an additional order of this or other weapons systems offered by your remarkable arms manufacturing companies in the near future, so we should be back soon. Best of luck in the establishment of the WAAMA offices.

We are always pleased to see return customers.

90, F/A-18IF (new-manufacture) Super Hornet systems @$52M/unit = $4.680bn

With shipping and equipment/support costs, this comes to a total of $4.72 Billion. We appreciate your business and hope that you will return again.

The first fifteen airframes, with all equipment installed, are being shipped now. The next ten airframes will be shipped at the end of the month and 10 more airframes can be expected at the end of each following month until your order has been filled.

Ferrussia

08-12-2003, 06:17

The Ferrussian Armed Forces - Procurement Division is quite glad to hear the news. The appropriate funds have been wired to your nation, for distribution to the necessary companies as your policy dictates. We eagerly await the arrival of the additional airframes.

Thank you!

http://www.boomspeed.net/ferret_guy/fer1.jpg (http://y2ksean.tripod.com)

Western Asia

06-01-2004, 09:40

The new thread is up...this old thing is just going to fade away.
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88338&highlight=