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With Private Industries in Dr_Twist being overwhelming with Naval Orders, one of the Worlds Largest Naval Nations is Looking To the International Community to temporary Fill the Burdon that the Nation itself can't fill it this Point in Time.

We are Looking at Ordering enough Ships for a 19th Fleet with the Present Naval Facilities presently working on 2 New Fleets.

Allies would be Given Preference.

Left to Spend: $5116.04 Billion

we have 2 ships you may be interested in.

Introducing the Sandshark class liquid hydrogen powered submarine. this ship can almost silently sink a destroyer, and sneak away before it can be caught.

Specifications:
Builder: Aries Naval Yards
Power Plant: IC404-HX two geared steam turbines, 15,000 SHP, one shaft
Length: 394 feet
Beam: 33 feet (10.06 meters)
Displacement: Sorry, i don't know to calulated it.
standard
submerged

Speed: Surfaced 13-18 knots
submerged: 20-23 knots

Test depth: 1,000 feet
Crew: 9 Officers, 109 Enlisted
Armament;
4 - 21" Torpedo Tubes (All Foward)
MK 14/16 Anti-ship Torpedo
MK 37 Anti-Submarine Torpedo
1 Port for Tomahawk missles
price: 900 million

Battlecruisers: KUZNETSOV class
Builder: Sandbar Shipyards
Propulsion system: four Power PropulsionLM 2500 gas turbine engines
Propellers: two
Blades on each Propeller: five
Length: 567 feet (173 meters)
Beam: 55 feet (16.8 meters)
Draft: 34 feet (10.2 meters)
Displacement: approx. 9,600 tons full load
Speed: 31+ knots
Aircraft: 2 ASW helicopters or 1 VTOL Aircraft (Osprey or War Mover)
Armament: 2 8" Guns, 6 5" Guns, 12 NLAAM-56 Missle systems, 2 Ports for MK.48A1 Torpedoes.
Crew: 36 Officers, 30 Chief Petty Officers and approx. 331 Enlisted
Cost: 900 Million

we have 2 ships you may be interested in.

Introducing the Sandshark class liquid hydrogen powered submarine. this ship can almost silently sink a destroyer, and sneak away before it can be caught.

Specifications:
Builder: Aries Naval Yards
Power Plant: IC404-HX two geared steam turbines, 15,000 SHP, one shaft
Length: 394 feet
Beam: 33 feet (10.06 meters)
Displacement: Sorry, i don't know to calulated it.
standard
submerged

Speed: Surfaced 13-18 knots
submerged: 20-23 knots

Test depth: 1,000 feet
Crew: 9 Officers, 109 Enlisted
Armament;
4 - 21" Torpedo Tubes (All Foward)
MK 14/16 Anti-ship Torpedo
MK 37 Anti-Submarine Torpedo
1 Port for Tomahawk missles
price: 900 million

Battlecruisers: KUZNETSOV class
Builder: Sandbar Shipyards
Propulsion system: four Power PropulsionLM 2500 gas turbine engines
Propellers: two
Blades on each Propeller: five
Length: 567 feet (173 meters)
Beam: 55 feet (16.8 meters)
Draft: 34 feet (10.2 meters)
Displacement: approx. 9,600 tons full load
Speed: 31+ knots
Aircraft: 2 ASW helicopters or 1 VTOL Aircraft (Osprey or War Mover)
Armament: 2 8" Guns, 6 5" Guns, 12 NLAAM-56 Missle systems, 2 Ports for MK.48A1 Torpedoes.
Crew: 36 Officers, 30 Chief Petty Officers and approx. 331 Enlisted
Cost: 900 Million

With Such Large Orders we will probly place we are a little worried about the ability for your nation to deliver what we need in the needed time.

we have 2 ships you may be interested in.

Introducing the Sandshark class liquid hydrogen powered submarine. this ship can almost silently sink a destroyer, and sneak away before it can be caught.

Specifications:
Builder: Aries Naval Yards
Power Plant: IC404-HX two geared steam turbines, 15,000 SHP, one shaft
Length: 394 feet
Beam: 33 feet (10.06 meters)
Displacement: Sorry, i don't know to calulated it.
standard
submerged

Speed: Surfaced 13-18 knots
submerged: 20-23 knots

Test depth: 1,000 feet
Crew: 9 Officers, 109 Enlisted
Armament;
4 - 21" Torpedo Tubes (All Foward)
MK 14/16 Anti-ship Torpedo
MK 37 Anti-Submarine Torpedo
1 Port for Tomahawk missles
price: 900 million

Battlecruisers: KUZNETSOV class
Builder: Sandbar Shipyards
Propulsion system: four Power PropulsionLM 2500 gas turbine engines
Propellers: two
Blades on each Propeller: five
Length: 567 feet (173 meters)
Beam: 55 feet (16.8 meters)
Draft: 34 feet (10.2 meters)
Displacement: approx. 9,600 tons full load
Speed: 31+ knots
Aircraft: 2 ASW helicopters or 1 VTOL Aircraft (Osprey or War Mover)
Armament: 2 8" Guns, 6 5" Guns, 12 NLAAM-56 Missle systems, 2 Ports for MK.48A1 Torpedoes.
Crew: 36 Officers, 30 Chief Petty Officers and approx. 331 Enlisted
Cost: 900 Million

With Such Large Orders we will probly place we are a little worried about the ability for your nation to deliver what we need in the needed time.

well, the Kuznetzov is a Air Defence Ship, and the Sandshark is a Combat Support Submarine, so you would not be able to equip your nation completly with Esryian Naval Vessels.

Freedom Country Naval Store (http://fcns.heateddebate.org) is a very good place to get ships and naval aviation.

Also if you provide the plans and materials I will build some of your ships.

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. (Note: Ramps are optional…off-set to the right of the deck to allow larger planes to be launched/landed in the double-lane beside).

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!

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 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.

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.

See the Bristle Ship Yards (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=70099). In particular look at package deals

Freedom Country Naval Store (http://fcns.heateddebate.org) is a very good place to get ships and naval aviation.

Also if you provide the plans and materials I will build some of your ships.

The Kingdom would like to order the Following.

5x Defiant Class Aircraft Carrier @ $5 Billion Each
8x Seal Class Destroyer @ $700 Million Each
16x Ros Class Frigate @ $500 Million Each
23x Juniper Class Landing Ship @ $800 Million Each
19x Delta Class Submarine @ $900 Million Each

Total $74.1 Billion

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 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.

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.

We would like to Order 13 @ 420 Million each

total $5.26 Billion

See the Bristle Ship Yards (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=70099). In particular look at package deals

The Naval Fleet Package has what is needed for the Coast Guard of Dr_Twist.

The Goverment would like to Order 5 Naval Fleet Packages
5x Naval Fleet Packages @ $160.92 Billion each
Total: $804.6 Billion

Okay, production will start immediatly. We already have around half produced, but as this is a large order allow 10 (rl) days for the rest of it too be ready. The already finished ships are available for picckup whenever

Okay, production will start immediatly. We already have around half produced, but as this is a large order allow 10 (rl) days for the rest of it too be ready. The already finished ships are available for picckup whenever

Yep, we will fly over crews to sail them back to Dr_Twist.

Although I assume you don't need any more purchases, I'll post anyway.

http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/doujin/logo (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=100828)

Although I assume you don't need any more purchases, I'll post anyway.

http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/doujin/logo (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=100828)

You are wrong we have more then 5 Trillion left to spend.

Check out Credonias CC-100 Echo Class Assult Carrier (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=107975) If your looking for highly capable aircraft carriers.

Although I assume you don't need any more purchases, I'll post anyway.

http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/doujin/logo (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=100828)

You are wrong we have more then 5 Trillion left to spend.

I've been meaning to put out a "Power Projection" package, let me go through it and put it together and see if you are interested.

(ooc: gimme a little bit, i'm sick :( )

Power Projection Group:
2 Lunar Class Stealth Aircraft Carriers
Aircraft Per Carrier:
35 RF-11
35 DD-3 Sabertooth
5 S-3C Vikings
10 ASW Sea King Helicopters
10 DD-2 Infiniti
2 C2-A Greyhounds
3 E2-D Hawkeye
5 EA-6B Prowlers

2 Infusion Class Aircraft Carriers
Aircraft Per Carrier:
35 RF-11
35 DD-3 Sabertooth
5 E2-D Hawkeye
5 AC-150 Tankers
10 DD-2 Infiniti
10 ASW Sea King Helicopters

1 Doujin Class Battleship
2 Hospital Ships
6 Nebula Class AEGIS Destroyers
4 Seawolf Class Subs
4 Astron Class Subs
4 Ohio(modified) Class Subs
4 Meteora Class Guided Missile Cruisers
2 Zumwalt Destroyers
2 Mackensen Class Battleships
8 Visby Class Corvettes
4 Norasia Combat Logistic Ships
6 Valiant Class ASW Frigate
4 Defiance Class Light Frigates
4 Spearhead Class (LC
10 Skjold Class Patrol Craft
4 Thatcher Class Destroyer

(Note: The Valiant Class ASW Frigate, Zumwalt Destroyer, Modified Ohio, Nebula Class AEGIS Destroyer, Hospital Ship, Doujin Battleship are offered in package deals only.)

Price: $125 Billion
(Aircraft are included.)

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=107898&highlight=

Kick Ass Battleship

I would agree with Kazakhstania on that one.

The Most Serene Republic of Urthuk Khelkhor offers its expertise in satellite-linked, precision command and control naval systems. At the centerpiece of this construction is the QuIRC (Qualitative Intelligence and Reconnaisance Control, acronym pronounced "quirk") system.

QuIRC is capable of uplinking to satellite spy and weapons platforms, is fully scalable to anything from an escort cruiser tracking incoming aircraft to a full carrier group needing to perform integrated IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) operations on thousands of incoming and outgoing military and civilian aircraft, in addition to identification, probably tactical envelope and threat index, and time assessments of the fleet's window of opportunity to counterstrike with multiple mission parameters and priorities.

Whether you want to hold coherent command of thousands of aircraft and hundreds of vessels both friendly and otherwise, or just want to uplink to a satellite and read some schleb's porn magazine from orbit... QuIRC is the system for you.

Prices vary depending on numbers of units installed and scale of operations needed. Average destroyer cost would be $20 million, average major carrier would be closer to $90 million. As we are a powerful economy with excellent technological and innovative grasp, we can fill these orders quite a bit better than the competition. Bulk orders accompanied by trade and other treaties may be subject to minor or major discount.

Offer expires while you wait. Operators are standing by.

You are welcome to have access to my naval for £2m

Bringerofpain/theliberator's mega storefront! (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=96430)

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

<snip>

Cost:
Approximately $420 Million/unit

<snip>

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").

<snip>

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).

<snip>

We would like to Order 13 @ 420 Million each

total $5.26 Billion

Thank you for choosing GINY for your warship needs.

Order: 13 X 'SOCS type II (Sierra Hotel-Class) WA Catamaran Special Aircraft Carrier@ $420M/unit= $5.46bn

Total cost of the vessel is $5.57bn (including 6 Zodiac F-470 CRRCs, 2 Zodiac F-470 CRRCs w/ ArmorFlate, and 1 Pioneer UAV).

N.B. Unless otherwise mentioned, aircraft, watercraft, and ground vehicles are not included in the order. If it is so desired, the vehicles (listed below) can be ordered (Prices can be quoted upon request):

Ground Vehicles:
- Desert Raider 6x6 light scout/attack vehicles
- MATVs (Militarized ATVs, armed)
- Combat Scout Motorbikes (CSMs)

Aircraft
(Unmanned)
- Pioneer UAV
- Hunter UAVs
- Extended Range (ER) Hunter UAV
- "Firescout" VTUAVs
(Manned)
- RAH-66C (Navalized) Comanche
- AH-1W SuperCobra
- AH-1Z UltraCobra (AKA "KingCobra," "Zulu," "ZuluCobra")
- MH-6J "Little Bird" (MELB)
- AH-6J "Little Bird" (MELB)
- SH-60 LAMPS Seahawk
- MH-60S Knighthawk
- MH-92B Blackgull (Helibus)
- MH-53E Sea Dragon
- MH-53J Pave Low III
- MH-53M Pave Low IV

Watercraft:
(Unmanned)
- Protector UNPV (Unmanned Naval Patrol Vessel)
- Manta/SeaGlider AUSV (Autonomous Underwater Strike Vessel)

(Manned)
- Zodiac Ribster Light Strike Craft (LSC):
- Zodiac F-470 Combat Rubber Raiding/Reconnaissance Craft (CRRC):
- Zodiac F-470 Combat Rubber Raiding/Reconnaissance Craft (CRRC) with Armorflate (inflatable armored pannels):
- 36' (13m) Morena RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat)
- Mark V Special Operations Craft (incl. 4 CRRC)

The 7th fleet though not offically selling these ships till Tommaro afternoon, Can Not pass This up we have the Following for Sale(please TG us if you wish to order)

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/dd-21-pict-litoral.jpg
Zumwalt Class Destroyer(7th Fleet Mod)
The Zumwalt is the modern, State of the art Stealth Destroyer armed with a vast array of Missiles, Torpedo's, And good old fashion cannons.
Stats:
Original Builder: USA
Power Plant: Integrated Power System (IPS)
Length: 650 FT
Beam: [Panama Canal transit capability]
Draft: 28 Feet(at most)
Displacement: 13,000 tons
Speed: 30 knots
Crew: 100
Aircraft: Capable of Carrying 2 Small to medium sized Helicopters (Sea Hawk's, Supper Cobra's, V-22 Osprey's, et but no Chinook's or like choppers)
Armament: 128-256 Cell VLS System (Compatible with Tomahawk, Harpoon, Advanced Sea Sparrow, and other like missiles) (128 with AGS 256 without) (7th Fleet Upgrade)2x (Doubble Quad)ASROC ASW Torpedo Laucnhers(Aft And Port Midship,Special Stealth Materal and Shape much like the ships main 155mm Guns). 2x 155MM Advanced Gun System. (7th Fleet Modification) 2 Phalanx 30 mm CIWS(Center Midship and Center Aft)(Special Shape and Materal much like the ships main 155mm guns). Multi Function Radar, Volume Search Radar (VSR) , Naval Surface Fire Support Weapon Control System (NWCS). Advanced Broudband/HF Sonar.
Cost:700 Million USD

http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/subcar.jpg
(Note this is a 7th fleet only Design, Any Attempt to copy, Produce without permission or Re-create this carrier will result in very bad things <_<)The 7th Fleet Recently Decided to develop a new signature Battle Carrier, Cheap To keep up, Easy to build and stealthy. The Result is the nations first Battle Carrier capable of carrying 40+ Aircraft and also having stealth capabilities. Above is a Picture Of the First of the class the SFS: Cassandra. Now you ask why is this carrier Superior to others? Because, Its Unique stealth, Communications, ECM and Radar Systems make it the state of the art Battle Carrier. Hostile forces have a Difficult (if impossible) time of Finding, Little own locking onto the Cassandra Class Carrier with Radar guided ASM's, Also due to its Jamming system also making it hard to lock on with Sonar Guided ones as well. Plus its Superior Radar gives you the chance to strike the enemy fleet before they even know you are there.
Stats:
Crew:1250
Class: Cassandra
Ship Type: Stealth Carrier
Max Speed:30 Knots (35 with Fusion Reactors)
Range: Unlimited (Nuclear powered)
Propulsion:2 Nuclear Fusion Reactors(Add 500 Million to Final cost) Or, 2 Nuclear Fission Reactors.
Radar Systems: Aegis Control System
Length: 250 Meters
Draft:35 Feet
Aircraft: Capable of carrying 40 Aircraft and 4 Helicopters.
Armament:
2x 5" Naval guns (Located Port and Starboard, about 40 Meters from the Bow)
5x PHALANX 30MM CIWS
1x VLS Cell System(One Dual Quad launcher: 8 Sea Sparrow MKII's, Ship holds 3 Reloads per Launcher)Range:50 miles.
JAMMING SYSTEM Used to defeat hostile radar and Sonar, the ECM/ESM, (Electronic Counter Measures,) jammers will confuse all radar and sonar so that the ships is much harder to be detected or locked onto with radar/sonar guided weapons. This does not give away the position of the ship but it does let the enemy know that they are there. The only way that it can be defeated is with ECCM, (Electronic Counter-Counter Measures.)Range:30 miles
8x CHAFF/FLARE DECOY DISPENSERS
Systems of note:
STEALTH SYSTEMS: The Cassandra is equipped with an advanced Stealth design, and stealth system. These systems disrupt enemy radar and tracking systems, making it difficult for them to lock onto the Carrier with weapons.
LONG-RANGE LASER/SATELLITE RELAY COMMUNICATIONS: The impressive communications array of the Carrier can communicate with up to 500 craft simultaneously at ranges of up to 900 miles (1,440 km). This range can be boosted indefinitely by using satellites or other warships as to relay communications.
LONG-RANGE RADAR: The radar array of the carrier is equally as impressive as the communication system, and can track and identify up to 500 craft simultaneously. The radar system has a 1,500 mile Range.
Cost: 2 Billion USD(2.5 Billion with Nuclear FUSION reactors) (does NOT come with Aircraft, But Recommended to be Equipped with SFF-52's or RF-11's or SU-34's)

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/nssn_m2.jpg
Virginia Class Fast Attack Submarine
Powerplant: One S9G Pressurized Nuclear Fission Reactor.
Displacement: 7,800 tons submerged
Length: 377 FT
Draft: 32 FT
Beam: 34 FT
Speed:30 Knots Submerged
Maximum Depth: Unknown, Around 1200 FT(Recomend Testing before you actually try to go that deep!)
Armament: 4 Horizontal 21IN Torpedo Tubes, 12 VLS System Tubes(Vertical). Weapons, 38 Posable including Tomahawk Missiles, and MK 48 Heavy Weight Torpedo's,Harpoon AS Missile.
Price: 2 Billion USD

Can I interest you in the Twin Towers class Coastal Patrol Boat?

Twin Towers Class
http://www.theforsakenoutlaw.com/Graphics/Nation-States/Export/twintowers.jpg

Function: Coastal Patrol Boat
Crew: 20 officers, 300 enlisted
Length: 500.00 ft.
Beam (Width): 60.00 ft.
Draft (Depth Under Water): 35.00 ft.
Displacement: 12,000 tons
Max Speed: 40 knots
Aircraft: 2 SH-60F LAMPS Seahawk or 2 HH-60H Seahawks
Powerplant: 2 SNR-1 nuclear reactors (150,000 Shaft horsepower combined), 2 Controllable-Reversible Pitch Propellers, 2 Rudders
Endurance: 15 years
Armament: 1 MK 41 VLS (64 cells) for ASROC or Standard missiles; 1 Mk 45 5"/54-caliber gun on forward mount with 500 rounds; 4 Mk 15 Mod 2 Phalanx CIWS with 15,500 rounds per weapon; 2 Mk 141 Harpoon Launchers with 8 RGM-84A Harpoon missiles; 2 forward & 2 aft facing torpedo tubes with 24 ADCAP torpedos
Unit Cost: $850M
Delivery Time: 7 RL days

Combat Systems: AN/SPY-1D 3-D Radar
AN/SPS-67(V)3 Radar
AN/SPS-64(V)9 Radar
AN/SQS-53C(V) Sonar
AN/SQQ-28(V) LAMPS III

AN/SLQ-32(V)3
AN/SLQ-25A NIXIE Torpedo Countermeasures
MK 36 MOD 6 Decoy Launching System (6 Launchers)

MK116 MOD 7 Underwater Fire Control System
AN/SWG- I A (V) Harpoon Launcher Control System
AN/SWG-3A TOMAHAWK Weapon Control System

LF through HF Receive,10 kHz - 30 MHz
R-1051 H/URR; twelve receivers
R-2368 H/URR; three receivers

HF Transmit; 2-30 MHz
AN/URT-23D; nine transmitters

VHF Transmit and Receive, 30-162 MHz
AN/GRR-211; two transceivers for non-secure voice
ANNRC-46A; two FM transceivers for secure voice
AN/URC-80 (V)6; one transceiver for bridge-to-bridge communications

UHF Transmit and Receive, 220-400 MHz
AN/URC-93 (V)1; two transceiver for Link 4A
AN/WSC-3 (V)7,11; fourteen transceivers
AN/WSC-3 (V)11, have-quick transceiver

SATCOM Transmit and/or Receive
AN/SSR-1A; one receiver for fleet broadcast
ANNWSC-3A (V)3; five transceivers for digital voice

Infra-Red, Transmit and Receive
AN/SAR-7A; two IR Viewers

Land Line Terminations, Transmit and/or Receive
AN/SAT-2B, one IR Transmitter
Single Channel DC Secure TTY

Telephone Special Communications Channel
AN/USQ-69 (V)7; OTCIXS
AN/USQ-69 (V)8; TADIXS
AN/SYQ-7 (V)5 and AN/USQ-69 (V)6; NAVMACS/CUDIX
AN/USQ-83 (V) and AN/USQ-125 (V); Link 11
AN/SSW-1 D; Link 4A
AN/SRQ-4; HawkLink (LAMPS MK III)
AN/ARR-75 Sonobouy antenna

AN/WSN-5 Inertial Navigation System
AN/WRN-6
ANISRN-25 (V)
MK 4 MOD 2 Underwater Log
MK 6 MOD 4D Digital Dead Reckoning Tracer
AN/URN-25 TACAN
AN/SPS-64 (V) 9 I Band Radar
Navy Standard No. 3 Magnetic Compass
Chronometer Size 85
Flux Compass

It is a very powerful and efficient weapon-system for coastal defense and can sail with your fleet to provide a SAM base especially with LEAP missiles against missile threats. This version does not come stocked with weaponry.