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Tomahawk Transport & Assault Helicopter

The Centre for Scientific Strategic Development of the Empire of Patrua is proud to announce that one of its most reliable and successful units is about to hit the market. This helicopter has proven its efficiency and versatility time and time again and has gained the respect of pilots and soldiers, nicknaming her "Ma Hawk".
In need of a sturdy workhorse for your military?
This one'll give you transport and assault capabilities all in one.

Engines:

UH-8N twin turboshaft forward engines
UH-6N heat/noise reduction turboshaft aft engine
Two five-blade layered epoxy rotors
Layered composite bullet-proof engine cover
Pivoting/stabilizing tail rotor

Features:

Vertical stabilizer fins
Hydraulically-operated rear landing gear
Folding rear loading ramp
Twenty-eight person capacity staging/storage area
Electrically-operated winch

Armament:

Two air-to-air Hellfire missiles
Four air-to-ground AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
Two air-to-ground heavy anti-obstacle missiles
Two 50.cal machine guns with laser-enhanced Night Vision System
Electrically driven Tactical Armament Turret with:

a Vulcan six-barreled 20 mm cannon
weather radar
FLIR
RWR
SATCOM
fire control
night targeting and sensoring equipment


Countermeasures:

SUU-4/1 Flare dispensers

Speed*:

approx. 160 mph

Ceiling*:

approx. 9,000 ft

Radius*:

approx. 320 miles

Maximum flight time*:

approx. 2 hours, 3 if extra fuel tank is added

Prize:

$16,000,000


(*) depends on environmental conditions and payload. Figures given are with clear weather conditions and carrying a payload of 7 tons.

Pictures of the Tomahawk Transport & Assault Helicopter (http://www.geocities.com/nijntjelovesmarsupilami/)

Commercial Department
Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

Tomahawk Transport & Assault Helicopter

The Centre for Scientific Strategic Development of the Empire of Patrua is proud to announce that one of its most reliable and successful units is about to hit the market. This chopper has proven its efficiency time and time again and has gained the respect of pilots and soldiers, nicknaming her "Ma Hawk".
In need of a sturdy old workhorse for your military?
This one'll give you transport and assault capabilities all in one.

Engines:

UH-8N twin turboshaft forward engines
UH-6N heat/noise reduction turboshaft aft engine
Two five-blade layered epoxy rotors
Layered composite bullet-proof engine cover
Pivoting/stabilizing tail rotor

Features:

Vertical stabilizer fins
Hydraulically-operated rear landing gear
Folding rear loading ramp
Twenty-eight person capacity staging/storage area
Electrically-operated winch

Armament:

Two air-to-air Hellfire missiles
Four air-to-ground AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
Two air-to-ground heavy anti-obstacle missiles
Electrically driven Tactical Armament Turret with a Vulcan six-barreled 20 mm cannon, Weather radar, FLIR, RWR, SATCOM, fire control, night targeting and sensoring equipment
Two 50.cal machine guns with laser-enhanced Night Vision System

Countermeasures:

SUU-4/1 Flare dispensers

Speed:

approx. 160 mph (depends on environmental conditions)

Ceiling:

approx. 9,000 ft

Lenght of flight:

approx. 2 hours, 3 if extra fuel tank is added

Prize:

$16,000,000

http://www.geocities.com/nijntjelovesmarsupilami

Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

That should get his pic working...

...and it didn't!

Damn; Am I the only person who liked his helicopter? :lol: So..Can I make an order of 500 of these?

Damn; Am I the only person who liked his helicopter? :lol: So..Can I make an order of 500 of these?

Yeah, we're baffled too, you'd only be the second nation in NationStates to use 'em. But hey, the bird's a blast. You won't be disappointed.

500 Tomahawks coming up, that makes $8 billion.
Thank you, you won't regret this purchase.

Commercial Department
Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

Our researchers would like to ask a few questions to ascertain this crafts suitability within our Army and Air Force:

1. What is the maximum take off weight?
2. Do the two main rotors move in opposite directions to one another?
3. Would it be possible to purchase this craft with all weapons but the two 50.cals removed?

If we find the craft suitable, we shall purchase a small number, with the possibility of further purchases.

OOC: Pat, cool design. You can get more than 16,000 bucks for that though.

kellun,
Points Q2: It is generally standard procedure with twin-rotor craft to have that be so, but the fan in the tail indicates otherwise as does the overhead image of the craft which clearly shows two blades directed to move counter-clockwise.

For comparison you can look at this photo (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/ch-47-ich4.jpg) of the H-47 Chinook, where the leading and trailing edges are clearly opposing (to be more specific, that the forward rotor moves CCW while the read moves CW.

1. What is the maximum take off weight?

About 22 metric tons (48 tons for those using the decimal system)

2. Do the two main rotors move in opposite directions to one another?

Yes, they do.
The tail rotor adds extra agility and maneuverability to the helicopter. This allows sensitive steering, facilitating evasive action, landing on difficult terrain and compensating in difficult weather.

It's a safety valve as well in case the aft head rotor would be damaged/malfunctioning or vice versa if the tail rotor would suffer the same fate. In this case, the pilot will be able to steer the aircraft though it would be slower and lack its usual agility.

3. Would it be possible to purchase this craft with all weapons but the two 50.cals removed?

We deliver the Tomahawks with .50cals, but they are easily removable.
We strongly recommend that if you were to deploy them in the battle field, you'd either keep the guns or replace them with another kind of supportive weapon as the aircraft lacks any defensive/supportive weaponry guarding its flanks (well, apart from the Vulcan-armed turret but that can only face one direction at a time)

Your researchers are always welcome to visit our aircraft hangars so the might and versatility of this Helicopter can be thoroughly demonstrated.

Commercial Department
Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

Thank you for the information. We would like to purchase 25 of these helicopters to evaluate their field performance. We believe the total is 400 million. Funds will be transferred upon confirmation of this order.

We would like to purchase 25 of these helicopters to evaluate their field performance. We believe the total is 400 million. Funds will be transferred upon confirmation of this order.

Your order has been confirmed, for a total of $400 million.

Commercial Department
Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

OOC.
It is generally standard procedure with twin-rotor craft to have that be so, but the fan in the tail indicates otherwise as does the overhead image of the craft which clearly shows two blades directed to move counter-clockwise.

Damn drawing :? , I think they'll just have to turn in oppostite directions.
I know it's relatively cheap. But we've been using them for quite a while now and production has been highly standardized.

i was under the impression that the tomahawk was a missile of sorts...oh well evidently i am wrong its a revolutionary new helicopter no doubt

i was under the impression that the tomahawk was a missile of sorts...oh well evidently i am wrong its a revolutionary new helicopter no doubt

Yeah, we've got missiles too, but they're called Warthogs :) , as are our AAV's. The latter can carry a launching system for the former.
They might be up for sale later on.

It may all sound very confusing, but imagine how we felt upon learning that some nation named their cruise missiles 'Tomahawk'...

Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

Funds have be wired. Pleasure doing business with you

I'll take 1000. The total should be, if i am correct, 16 billion. Wired on confirmation.

OOC: Anyone else besides me remember where that design ORIGINALLY came from? :D

IC: The Gun Brothers is intrigued by the design, but at this time cannot commit to a purchase.

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Kellun:
Funds have be wired. Pleasure doing business with you

Likewise, we expect to see you here again soon.

The Cima Fleet:
I'll take 1000. The total should be, if i am correct, 16 billion. Wired on confirmation.

Order confirmed, you too are now a proud owner of the Tomahawk.

Stupid Marriage:
We will take 100 of this fine aircraft.

upon confirmation we shall wire you the funds.

Order confirmed, that'll be 1.6 billion. That's money well spent, let me assure you.
You've all done a great deal. This helicopter will rock your world and even more so the one your enemies are on. Thank you all.

The Gun Brothers
OOC: Anyone else besides me remember where that design ORIGINALLY came from?

IC: The Gun Brothers is intrigued by the design, but at this time cannot commit to a purchase.

Since you seem to recognize the aircraft, we are puzzled by your reluctance to buy. You should be well-aware of the magnificent performance :D

Commercial Department
Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

Kellun:
Funds have be wired. Pleasure doing business with you

Likewise, we expect to see you here again soon.

The Cima Fleet:
I'll take 1000. The total should be, if i am correct, 16 billion. Wired on confirmation.

Order confirmed, you too are now a proud owner of the Tomahawk.

Stupid Marriage:
We will take 100 of this fine aircraft.

upon confirmation we shall wire you the funds.

Order confirmed, that'll be 1.6 billion. That's money well spent, let me assure you.
You've all done a great deal. This helicopter will rock your world and even more so the one your enemies are on. Thank you all.

The Gun Brothers
OOC: Anyone else besides me remember where that design ORIGINALLY came from?

IC: The Gun Brothers is intrigued by the design, but at this time cannot commit to a purchase.

Since you seem to recognize the aircraft, we are puzzled by your reluctance to buy. You should be well-aware of the magnificent performance :D

Commercial Department
Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

It is simply a matter of already having the necessary craft for the job. The Dominion of The Gun Brothers likes to keep the transport duties to craft like the UH-60 Blackhawk and the V-22 Osprey, and the attack duties to our AH-68 Mongoose attack helicopter.

*edited for spelling*

Nice helo, but what's its military designation (Like the AH-60 Apache).

EDIT: Also, how many people can it carry? I'm thinking of making this the official helo for my CT force.

Order confirmed, you too are now a proud owner of the Tomahawk.



Lol, I just lacked a lot of transports.

Nice helo, but what's its military designation (Like the AH-60 Apache).

EDIT: Also, how many people can it carry? I'm thinking of making this the official helo for my CT force.

Well, it's not a RL aircraft, so it hasn't got a real designation either. Our designation is the T/AH-1B 'Tomahawk'
The chopper carries 28 fully packed soldiers apart from the crew of four (pilot, copilot and two gunners) In case of emergency, you can always stuff it with 35/36 men but that's not recommended (with the side openings and all...).

Edit: *added who I was quoting*

Lol, I just lacked a lot of transports.

Ha! Your pilots will soon enough start begging to take it into battle.

10 please

Money wired

10 Tomahawks are on the way, you're gonna be one happy nation leader.

Pleasure doing business with you.

Ill take 165. 2 billion in funds has been wired.

Ill take 165. 2 billion in funds has been wired.

Yeah, sure order confirmed.... Since you're anonymous I don't know where to send them to, so if you could just come and collect them :?

Ill take 165. 2 billion in funds has been wired.

Yeah, sure order confirmed.... Since you're anonymous I don't know where to send them to, so if you could just come and collect them :?

And you'd better make that 2.64 bllion :x

hehe woops, thats me

woops, my calculations were wrong. .64 billion has been wired, sorry for my mis-calculation

Oh, it's you :o
I guess transport has already been partially arranged for then... :wink:

We are placing an order for 20 of these helo's. $320 million has been wired. Please confirm our order.

We are placing an order for 20 of these helo's. $320 million has been wired. Please confirm our order.

Your order has been confirmed. Congratulations, they shall serve you well!


Commercial Department
Centre for Scientific Strategic Development,
Empire of Patrua

Thank you. If these helo's perform well during training and our war games, then we shall consider purchasing more.

Can I have 10 of these?

Can I have them custom fitted with, instead to AA Hellfires, AG Hellfires and anti-obstacle missiles, could I have 1 gatling gun, 1 Rocket Pod and 1 AG Hellfires pod?

They would still have the mG's on the door though.

Can I have 10 of these?

Can I have them custom fitted with, instead to AA Hellfires, AG Hellfires and anti-obstacle missiles, could I have 1 gatling gun, 1 Rocket Pod and 1 AG Hellfires pod?

They would still have the mG's on the door though.

The missiles can be changed easily, and our engineers will work on the pods. The 20 mm Vulcan cannon is actually already a sort of Gatling gun but can be replaced.

With custom configuration, the cost will be $173,500,000

money wired

why am i soo confused?? can u actually make war on another country?? why do people want a huge military?? and how do we see what funds we have?

You got to war by pretending. You pretend to buy stuff, sell stuff and go to war. Ask some one else to fill you in.

And I dont now what funds you have, but there is some way of calculating it....

I WOULD LIKE TO BUY 1000 OF THESE HELICOPTERS MONEY SENT

how many 50 cals do you think we can fit on each side? Man that would be brutal... a Chopper broadside lol

I WOULD LIKE TO BUY 1000 OF THESE HELICOPTERS MONEY SENT

Er... a thousand you say? :shock:
Okay, order confirmed for $16 billion

Even we don't have that many, but then again I can't blame you, it's a superb heli.

how many 50 cals do you think we can fit on each side? Man that would be brutal... a Chopper broadside lol

Please, feel free to experiment. If it works, let me know, I might put in an 'Artitsa' variant. :wink:

sweet! lol I'll take 1 and 10 50 cals

'kay, that'll be $16,000,000 for the chopper and another $24,000 for the ten .50 cals. Have fun!

wired, We've already begun testing.

The Federation of Hrstrovokia would like to purchase 70 of these Helicopters from Patrua.

The Federation of Hrstrovokia would like to purchase 70 of these Helicopters from Patrua.

I thought no one would be interested in these no more. Surprisingly someone does recognize their superb quality and stupendous potential. Thanks for the order, Hrstrovokia. That'll be $1,120,000,000 please.

The United Empire of Colerica wishes to purchase 20 of your Tomahawk helicopters for $320,000,000.

OOC: Now only if I can get Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow with that purchase...

The United Empire of Colerica wishes to purchase 20 of your Tomahawk helicopters for $320,000,000.

OOC: Now only if I can get Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow with that purchase...

Order confirmed, thanks.

OOC:
Yeah, if I had those, I could discard the rest of my army.