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The People's Republic of Ferrussia reserves full rights to this weapons system. Manufacturing/selling licenses have not been issued, and probably will not be for some time. Please don't rip me off.

The Ferrussian Coalition of Defense Agencies (FCDA) has recently presented for export the RG-A100 "Crusader" fully automated self-propelled 155mm Howitzer (Named after the cancelled RL SPH developed by the USA that this is based on). The system uses a revolutionary new system to completely automate the loading of the artillery ammunition and incindiaries. Capable of launching its 100 lb. projectile over 40 km, it's rate of fire, thanks to the automated system, is 10 rounds per minute for the first 3 minutes, and a sustained firing rate of 3-6 rpm. It also comes with a .50 cal machine gun.

For targets within 30 km, the Crusader can fire up to 8 rounds in a simultaneous attack - that is, by firing at different angles and velocities, the Crusader can strike an area with 8 rounds which land nearly simultaneously (within 4 seconds). The Crusader can be fully reloaded by an A100B in 12 minutes.

Because the loading, preparation, and firing are all automatic, the crew brought out of considerable danger and the rate of fire does not suffer from crew fatigue. The Crusader can hold up to 60 complete rounds.

There is also a resupply module (RG-A100B) which is based on the Crusader chassis. This is capable of holding up to 120 rounds (supplies for two Crusaders) and contains an automatic loading system specifically designed to connect to and supply the Crusader. The resupply module also resupplies Crusaders with gas as it is reloading. The A100B ensures that the Crusaders can remain effective for indefinite periods of time, with both crews under full armor and NBC protection.

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RG-A100 "Crusader"
COST: $15 MILLION

SPECIFICATIONS
Length (vehicle only): 24' 8"
Length (w/barrel): 42' 4"
Width: 11' 6"
Height: 9' 6"
Weight (fully armed): ~60 tons
Propulsion: Gasoline engine
Power-to-Weight ratio: 25 hp/ton
Wheels: Tracked
Crew: 3

Speed
Max., Road: 42 mph
Max., Cross-Country: 24 mph
Range, Road: 251 mi.

Armament
155mm (56 cal) Howitzer
.50 cal machine gun (turret)

Performance
Range, max.: 40 km (24.85 mi.)
Range, 8 rnd simultaneous: 30 km (18.6 mi.)
Rate of Fire, first 3-5 min.: 10-12 rpm
Rate of Fire, sustained: 3-6 rpm
Ammo capacity: 60 rounds


RG-A100B Resupply Vehicle
COST: $10 MILLION

SPECIFICATONS
Same as above, but no 155mm Howitzer and 120 round capacity.


For Crusader ammunition, we highly recommend United Elias' artillery submunitions (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74839). All 155mm shells offered have been found compatible with the Crusader system, and are in use by Ferrussia's own armed forces.


Not to be used against the People's Republic of Ferrussia or its interests, allies, etc.

II'll buy 500.

The 500 Crusaders will be $7.5 billion.

Thanks for your order!

I will buy one of them ... I like this design... At leas for my collection :))

1 RG-A100 "Crusader"

Money wired !!!

:) Alright, but no reverse engineering. *points to disclaimer at top of thread*

That'll be $15 million

OOC: Nice setup, but wouldn't the Crusader be considered open to all since it was (nearly) a RL weapon? Although the complete automated thing I believe is your own, right?

IC: We of the USSS are impressed with this development in the field of artillery, which is foolishly ignored by most in favor of nice shiny jet planes, really weird assault rifles, and European tanks. Unfortunately we do not require any of the howitzers themselves; our primary MBT actually mounts a 155mm howitzers as its main gun. However we shall purchase 100 of the RG-A100B resupply vehicles, as they seem to be much more convenient (if perhaps not as efficient) as the bulk-hauling system we have in place.

The $1 billion shall be sent upon confirmation.

OOC: I'm pretty sure that it's not open, because A) it was an axed program (I've seen several IC claims to systems that were not ever finished) and B) it is BASED on the Crusader. The automatic reloading system is actually the primary thing that I took from the RL Crusader. It's important to remember, though, that it was axed and thus doesn't (to my knowledge) fall under the open RL technology category.

IC: Your order will be fulfilled asap. Expect arrival in a few RL hours.

We are willing to consider introducing this new weapon into [i]all/i] of our frontline divisions to replace the 152mm MSTA-S SPHs but in order to do so we must be able to have a production license (for the howitzer and resuppply vehicle) with the ability to modify the design to suit speific requirements. Obviously this contract would be only for the Elias Army and no vehicles would be exported or donated. We would be willing to pay significant amounts for this deal.

Rights are being negotiated via telegram.

And as a note to prospective buyers: outright purchases are preferred, we can make some special exceptions however when large numbers and/or plans are involved. Thank you.

I will buy 100 RGA-100 self propelled artillery, along with 100 RSV's.

total of $2.5 Billion. I will wire the money as soon as it has been confirmed

edited to correct math mistake

We shall order 200 RGA-100 Self Propelled Artillary and 150 RSV's thank you. Money wired upon confirmation.

Please excuse me for sounding like an ignorant foolish n00blet but where is all this money?
I can't seem to find any accurate measurement of my nation's wealth anywhere... :cry:

Please help me... :(

sure, no problem bud! if you go here, it will show your economy.

Your GDP Calculator (http://www.pipian.com/stuffforchat/gdpcalc.php?nation=Potato-land&defenseprovided=1&defense=50&militarybudget=1)

Kahta, Artitsa, orders confirmed. They should be ready in about 6-12 RL hours.

wow thanks.

But one more question...

How do i send money to other people (and nations)?

500 please, with 400 Resupply things

Zaibock will take 300 of these please deliver them to the land of Dontgothere for imeadiate deployment to the Belem battlefront

Regards
ZBHC

also 200 resupply veihicles

wow thanks.

But one more question...

How do i send money to other people (and nations)?

It's just done. :) You keep track of your money, and the amount of that you use to purchase stuff, and it'd be a good idea to keep a list of all your purchases, too.

Zaibock, we will do our best to fill your order. We have ramped up production, and 3 RG-A100s (as well as 2 RSVs) will be shipped to the specified location every day for the next hundred (NS) days. Freedom Country, your order should be complete in 1 RL day.

Thank you all for your orders.

*money wired*

do you sell plans & rights :?:

Depends a lot on the circumstances. They're not cheap, and we probably won't sell them to young nations, as we don't know how they'll use them.

thx bob the 3ed will be :D

Just as a note, the rights to sell this to other nations is strictly prohibited. The FCDA maintains the rights as the only contractor who can sell/subcontract production for export, and at that, only through Ferrussia.

Once again, we will be very selective about production rights, so don't be suprised if you're turned down.

bump

We'll take 800, to upgrade our older M103s or sorts.

Tilsitsin wishes to purchase 600 howitzers and 200 reload vehicles. There will probably also be another future purchase, but in the immediate we seek to upgrade our current SPH fleet (for our mechanized units) from various models to a single modern machine.

Funds wired upon confirmation.

I will purchase 500

money wired upon confirmation

Omz, your order is confirmed, although I would suggest purchasing some of the RSVs, which can make your artillery effective for incredibly long periods of time. Your order is $12 billion, and should be complete in about half an RL day.

Tilsitsin, your order comes to $11 billion. This should be just what you're looking for in a modern high-end SPH. Expect delivery in 1 RL day.

Natural Bliss, I again suggest you get some RSVs to compliment, but the choice is yours. Your current order is $7.5 billion, and should be done in about a RL day and a quarter.

I know these will serve you all well! Thanks for your business.

thank you, money wired

Your product showed examplary performance in tests. These will replace our inefficent M103s.

We will order:

1000xRG-A100 "Crusader" = $15 billion
500x RG-A100B Resupply Vehicle = $5 bil

total comes at 20 bil

We're glad to see your satisfaction! The additional order should be done in a little over 1 RL day.

Thanks for your business!

Thank you, money wired.

Omz, your order is confirmed, although I would suggest purchasing some of the RSVs, which can make your artillery effective for incredibly long periods of time. Your order is $12 billion, and should be complete in about half an RL day.

Tilsitsin, your order comes to $11 billion. This should be just what you're looking for in a modern high-end SPH. Expect delivery in 1 RL day.

Natural Bliss, I again suggest you get some RSVs to compliment, but the choice is yours. Your current order is $7.5 billion, and should be done in about a RL day and a quarter.

I know these will serve you all well! Thanks for your business.

We thank you for the sale.. Funds have been wired.

ka-BUMP

We have some great url=http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74839]
Advanced Artillery submuntions[/url] compatible withis system.

The FCDA, after several tests and deliberations with United Elias, have deemed all 155mm ammunition offered by United Elias to be compatible with the Crusader system. These have gone into use by Ferrussian armed forces, and have been recommended to maximize the effect of the Crusader artillery system.

The FCDA, after several tests and deliberations with United Elias, have deemed all 155mm ammunition offered by United Elias to be compatible with the Crusader system. These have gone into use by Ferrussian armed forces, and have been recommended to maximize the effect of the Crusader artillery system.

We are very happy with this announcement.

We shall begin our M85 Integration Program.

Glad to hear it.

On another note, BUMP!