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DP-21G Version of DP-21 released (Ground attack version)

Soviet Bloc
17-12-2003, 05:28
DP-21G
Electronic Warfare and Ground-Attack aircraft

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/415311/DP-21EWMCMk.II.GIF

The DP-21G, the ground attack version of the venerable DP-21 EW/Interceptor aircraft, is the perfect combination of worlds for ground attack. Its Electronic Warfare systems effectively neutralize enemy radar and tracking while its air-to-surface missiles deliver a decisive blow to enemy armor, buildings, air defense sites, or other military installations, making this the ideal aircraft for taking out SAM systems and/or radar tracking sites. Also, its EW suite is capable of disabling tracking aboard enemy Surface-to-air missiles and fighters, making it nearly invulnerable.

Length:
59 feet (17.98 meters)

Height:
15 feet (4.57 meters)

Wingspan:
53 feet (16.15 meters)



Unit Cost:
$54 million

Power Plant:
Two DP-ABETF-21 engines

Thrust:
18,200 pounds per engine

Maximum Take-off Weight: 78,500 lbs

Speed:
Maximum speed 1.4 mach

Cruise speed .8 mach to 1.2 mach

Ceiling:
50,000 feet

Crew:
Two

Armor:
AZ-CMT III Composite Armor (Zvarinograd)
Systems:
SB-AAGTTAD-S1 - This system is a dedicated air-to-ground targetting and tracking system. It can effectively track an unlimited amount of targets in its 210 mile range. Each target is then profiled and those with a higher threat level are relayed to commander. This system allows for the deployment and firing of air-to-ground missiles with unrivaled accuracy. It can either utilize radar tracking, infrared/heat-seeking tracking, or laser/GPS guided to fire its complement of missiles.


AN/ALQ-136(V)2 CMS (Zvarinograd)
The AN/ALQ-136(V)2 CMS is designed for the Special Electronics Mission Aircraft (SEMA) and the Special Operations Aircraft (SOA) -- RC-12, MH-47E, MH-60K, EH-60A. This CMS is programmed to respond to the pulse radar signals of the most critical threat weapon system anticipated to be encountered by SEMA and SOA in a hostile environment. It can operate against multiple threat weapons systems simultaneously. It has programmable modules, covers a broader frequency range than the (V)1 CMS and has built-in preplanned product improvement capabilities. The AN/ALQ-136(V)2 CMS consists of three types of line replaceable units (LRUs). These LRUs include one receiver/transmitter (RT) assembly, one control indicator assembly and four antennas. The RT assembly utilizes state-of-the-art gate array and gallium arsenide lightweight circuit boards. The total system weight is 72 pounds.

Russian Aviaconversia GPS and GLONASS Jammer (Zvarinograd)
` THE GPS/GLONASS JAMMER HAS AN OUTPUT POWER OF 4 WATTS AND CAN EFFECTIVELY DENY USE OF GPS IN AN AREA RANGING AS FAR AS 150-200 KM. DR. ANTONOV SAID THAT HE HAS ALREADY WORKED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RUSSIAN MILITARY WITH DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS FOR HIS JAMMER SO THAT IT CAN BE USED TO DIRECTIONALLY JAM WHILE MAINTAINING SAFE AREAS FOR FRIENDLY FORCES TO ACCESS GPS OR GLONASS. THE COEFFICIENT OF ANTENNA AMPLIFICATION RANGES FROM 2-5, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF ANTENNA USED. THE ELECTRICAL INPUT SUPPLY IS EITHER BATTERY OR DC LINE VOLTAGE. DR. ANTONOV PRODUCED BOTH 15 V AND 6 V SUPPLIES THAT RAN OFF OF 230 VOLTS LINE INPUT. THE JAMMER DISSIPATES 25 WATTS WHEN IN USE AND WEIGHS BETWEEN 8-12 KG WITHOUT BATTERIES, DEPENDING ON THE CONFIGURATION. IN THE FRONTAL VIEW OF THE JAMMER SHOWN IN BOTH ENCL 1 AND 2, TWO KNOBS CAN BE SEEN AT THE BASE. THE LEFT KNOB IS FOR FREQUENCY MODULATION, AND RANGES FROM 0-6 MHZ. THE RIGHT KNOB IS FOR "VELOCITY CHANGE OF MODULATION" AND RANGES FROM 44-270 HZ. A PORTION OF THE ABOVE DATA IS CONTAINED IN ENCL 3, WHICH IS IN RUSSIAN. THE RO HAD ENCL 3 LOOSELY TRANSLATED, VERBALLY.
AN/ALQ-144A(V)3 CMS (Zvarinograd)
The AN/ALQ-144A(V)3 CMS is the upgrade version of the AN/ALQ-144(V)3. It is an active, continuously operating, omni-directional and electrically fired infrared (IR) jammer. This CMS is designed for use on AH-1F and AH-64A/D helicopters to confuse or decoy threat IR missile systems. The AN/ALQ-144A(V)3 CMS is designed to provide jamming of all known IR threat missile systems when operated on helicopters equipped with low reflective paint and engine exhaust suppressors. The AN/ALQ-144A(V)3 CMS consists of a transmitter assembly and an operator control unit (OCU) with dual capabilities. The OCU controls both the AN/ALQ-136(V)1/5 and the AN/ALQ-144(V)3 or AN/ALQ-144A(V)3. The OCU has a 25-pin connector assembly. The total system weight is 30 pounds.



Armament:
(DP-21G can carry four larger missiles internally and two on each wing)

Up to 16 missiles (medium air-to-surface missiles, 6 internally, 5 on each wing)
Or up to 8 missiles (large/long-range air-to-surface missiles, four internally, two on each wing)

OOC- Zvarinograd, Independent Hitmen, and Crookfur automatically get production rights for this new version for their assistance in the original DP-21 interceptor and for the systems they provided to this aircraft.
Soviet Bloc
17-12-2003, 20:50
Bump.
Seversky
17-12-2003, 20:53
OOC: hmmmmmm... looks oddly familuar....

IC: The CSAF would like to buy 6 for evaluations.

Merci,

General Harold Kleinman, CinC CSAF
Soviet Bloc
17-12-2003, 20:56
Very well, six it is. Units will be shipped over the next NS month. (RL hour)
Independent Hitmen
19-12-2003, 17:15
a little bump for you. Plus a recommendation.

The USIHAF (thats a mouthful) has commisioned 120 of these aircraft after a successful test flight earlier this year. These planes will be pressed into service immeadiately(sp?) after training of pilots is completed. They are expected to be deployed to bases in the USIH and one in the Empire of Redge.

Statement by the Defence Department.
Jaxusism
19-12-2003, 17:17
Prod rights?
Soviet Bloc
19-12-2003, 19:29
Production rights are... $14 billion USD. Reasonable?
Crookfur
20-12-2003, 00:57
The Crookfur MOD have reputely commisioned a squadron of 12 airframes to be produced for integration testing. Inital reports are that Crookfur forces are primarily looking at anti shipping weapon fits but the use of brimestone and stromshadow systems have apparently already been approved for development.

Development programs for a number advanced missile types to complmenet this aircraft are underway. 2 primary programs being the M17 Sulfurious tactical missile and the M9X air launched MILO antishipping missile. Other programs await finalisation.

OOC: since Crookfur already has an airforce already well filled with CAS and stealth fighters we are really looking at using this as a stnad off missile platform and possibly a cheaper alternative to using our Super Vulcans for SEAD missions (but we would most likely be going for an EW siute similar to that on a SEAD equipped tornado F3 and the use of a number of decoys and disposables).