Kazakhstania
29-11-2003, 15:11
Kazakhstania, before we started development on our latest M-12 IFV, set out a contract among our 2 aerospace companies to create a Advanced Ground Attack Fighter, to complement the Army, Marines and Air Force for close air support.
We understand there are many, many ground attack fighters out there. We looked at the A-10, A-6 and a variety of other airframes such as the Su-39, but haven't come across anything particularly special. In fact, all of them were quickly dismissed for a variety of reasons.
We therefore announce to you the A-15 'Raiden' Ground Attack Fighter. After several years of development, we give it to the world as a sign of yet better aerial superiority. Having made much money from our other sales, we only will give you the export version. We hope you like it.
A-15 'Raiden' Ground Attack Fighter
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-4.JPG
Design
In initial concept, we designed this Ground Attack Fighter to be quick, maneuverable and hold a decent payload. We also wanted it to be semi stealthy, such as the JSF, F-22 and other concept fighters. Survivability and usefulness were also key.
We came up with several ideas, and the initial idea of using 3D thrust vectoring as a pose to 2D came through. This also meant added maneuverability, and took away the need for a rudder. The mini winglets at the end of the wing are there to give added flight balance, and keep the air flow going to the right places.
A main concern was the stealthy shape. We decided to use shapes like the JSF and F-22, with curves to bounce of radar. It has worked, but we managed to keep the prce of building it down and maneuverbility to the maximum. We are proud of the design, as it keeps stealth while still allowing 7.5 G's of turn (8.5 non-export) and Mach 2.5 in level flight.
Systems
The systems on this aircraft are top of the range. The computers are liquid cooled as standard, and allow for the simultanious tracking of 50 aircraft or 300 ground vehicles. They are mini supercomputers, in essence, and allow for advanced unit tracking ia a program called JTDS (Joint Tactical Distrubition System) which is relayed to the weapons systems. From there it is passed to the pilot and weapons, maning a lock on is not even needed for the weapon to guide. All fire and forget weapons with universal settings are catered for, and can be fired.
The supercomputer also runs Fly-By-Optics, which use several computers to decide what to do. Fuel shifting for equal balance, thrust distribution and weapon safe-firing are handled from here, with little work needed from the pilot. Engine economy is also controlled, and Air to Air refueling has been reorganised for autopilot. The autopilot system (as used on the F/A-41 'Snake (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=96418&highlight=)) for carrier landings is used, meaning easy training of pilots. Other than that, the computers are all user friednly, and from the next generation from the F/A-41 and A-10. In fact, theya re so advanced they are 2 generations ahead of the A-10 and A-6.
There are 2 radars involved, on in the nosecone pointing level and up, the other in a small pod under the cockpit. The nose mounted radar is a 120 Nautical Mile range air to air radar, for aerial engagements. It is cheap and easy to use, to provide at least some air to air use for the aircraft. It is fairly efficient, and can track most targets on its own. Stealth is a noted problem however (not so on the non-export version).
The second, under-nose radar is the goodun though. It can scan terrain, map it, and pick up most objects. Using IR, TV and Optical Scanners, it can pick up foreign objects like Tanks and ground objects. Then, thanks to the supercomputer it can identify them and relay the info to the pilot. Very slick.
Weaponary
A large and spacious bomb bay is underneath the main fuselage and engines. It can accomidate most universal weapons sytems, bombs and missiles. Possible layouts are 6 Maverick AGM's, 6 AIM-120A's or Four 1,000 pound bombs and 4 Maverick's. This is much like the F-22 Raptors bomb bay, but larger and wider. It can also accomidate 2 2,000 pound bombs and 4 Mavericks.
It is very musch geared to air to ground. On the two possible wing pilons, the inner one can take three 500 pound bombs and the outer ones 2 Mavericks AGM's. A variety of weapons can be catered for, mainly Air to Ground Munitions. Cluster bombs and rocket pods on the inner pilons are also available.
The main gun is a very powerful AP 30mm cannon. It is tri barreled, and rotates in a space inside the aircfraft. The door to the cannon slides back, allowing for stealth to be kept. It is angled straight ahead, for strafing runs, as a pose to up for dogfights.
Now, that time again. Stats :x
Length: 45.75 ft
Wingspan: 35.10 ft
Height: 12.00 ft
Weight Empty:22,500 lb
Fuel Capacity: 15,000 lb
Payload: Internal: 9,400 lb
External: 5,800 lb
Speed: Up to Mach 2.5
Combat Radius: 650 nautical miles
Crew: 1
Engines: 1 KZ-103 engine providing total 55,000 lbs possible thrust.
Cost: $45,000,000
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-3.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-2.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-1.JPG
We understand there are many, many ground attack fighters out there. We looked at the A-10, A-6 and a variety of other airframes such as the Su-39, but haven't come across anything particularly special. In fact, all of them were quickly dismissed for a variety of reasons.
We therefore announce to you the A-15 'Raiden' Ground Attack Fighter. After several years of development, we give it to the world as a sign of yet better aerial superiority. Having made much money from our other sales, we only will give you the export version. We hope you like it.
A-15 'Raiden' Ground Attack Fighter
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-4.JPG
Design
In initial concept, we designed this Ground Attack Fighter to be quick, maneuverable and hold a decent payload. We also wanted it to be semi stealthy, such as the JSF, F-22 and other concept fighters. Survivability and usefulness were also key.
We came up with several ideas, and the initial idea of using 3D thrust vectoring as a pose to 2D came through. This also meant added maneuverability, and took away the need for a rudder. The mini winglets at the end of the wing are there to give added flight balance, and keep the air flow going to the right places.
A main concern was the stealthy shape. We decided to use shapes like the JSF and F-22, with curves to bounce of radar. It has worked, but we managed to keep the prce of building it down and maneuverbility to the maximum. We are proud of the design, as it keeps stealth while still allowing 7.5 G's of turn (8.5 non-export) and Mach 2.5 in level flight.
Systems
The systems on this aircraft are top of the range. The computers are liquid cooled as standard, and allow for the simultanious tracking of 50 aircraft or 300 ground vehicles. They are mini supercomputers, in essence, and allow for advanced unit tracking ia a program called JTDS (Joint Tactical Distrubition System) which is relayed to the weapons systems. From there it is passed to the pilot and weapons, maning a lock on is not even needed for the weapon to guide. All fire and forget weapons with universal settings are catered for, and can be fired.
The supercomputer also runs Fly-By-Optics, which use several computers to decide what to do. Fuel shifting for equal balance, thrust distribution and weapon safe-firing are handled from here, with little work needed from the pilot. Engine economy is also controlled, and Air to Air refueling has been reorganised for autopilot. The autopilot system (as used on the F/A-41 'Snake (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=96418&highlight=)) for carrier landings is used, meaning easy training of pilots. Other than that, the computers are all user friednly, and from the next generation from the F/A-41 and A-10. In fact, theya re so advanced they are 2 generations ahead of the A-10 and A-6.
There are 2 radars involved, on in the nosecone pointing level and up, the other in a small pod under the cockpit. The nose mounted radar is a 120 Nautical Mile range air to air radar, for aerial engagements. It is cheap and easy to use, to provide at least some air to air use for the aircraft. It is fairly efficient, and can track most targets on its own. Stealth is a noted problem however (not so on the non-export version).
The second, under-nose radar is the goodun though. It can scan terrain, map it, and pick up most objects. Using IR, TV and Optical Scanners, it can pick up foreign objects like Tanks and ground objects. Then, thanks to the supercomputer it can identify them and relay the info to the pilot. Very slick.
Weaponary
A large and spacious bomb bay is underneath the main fuselage and engines. It can accomidate most universal weapons sytems, bombs and missiles. Possible layouts are 6 Maverick AGM's, 6 AIM-120A's or Four 1,000 pound bombs and 4 Maverick's. This is much like the F-22 Raptors bomb bay, but larger and wider. It can also accomidate 2 2,000 pound bombs and 4 Mavericks.
It is very musch geared to air to ground. On the two possible wing pilons, the inner one can take three 500 pound bombs and the outer ones 2 Mavericks AGM's. A variety of weapons can be catered for, mainly Air to Ground Munitions. Cluster bombs and rocket pods on the inner pilons are also available.
The main gun is a very powerful AP 30mm cannon. It is tri barreled, and rotates in a space inside the aircfraft. The door to the cannon slides back, allowing for stealth to be kept. It is angled straight ahead, for strafing runs, as a pose to up for dogfights.
Now, that time again. Stats :x
Length: 45.75 ft
Wingspan: 35.10 ft
Height: 12.00 ft
Weight Empty:22,500 lb
Fuel Capacity: 15,000 lb
Payload: Internal: 9,400 lb
External: 5,800 lb
Speed: Up to Mach 2.5
Combat Radius: 650 nautical miles
Crew: 1
Engines: 1 KZ-103 engine providing total 55,000 lbs possible thrust.
Cost: $45,000,000
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-3.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-2.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/502999/GAF-1.JPG