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ST-11 Next Generation Battle Tank released

Soviet Bloc
23-01-2004, 07:06
ST-11 Next-Generation Battle Tank
Heavily updated version of ST-09.

http://www.jodyharmon.com/merkava2.jpg

The ST-11 NGBT is an improved version of the ST-09 and is built off of the ST-09's chassis and shares most characteristics except a larger (and improved) cannon, stronger frame, added equipment and features, and other changes. Please view.

-Specifications-
Height- 3.4 meters
Length- 8.2 meters
Width- 3.7 meters

Fuel capacity- 223 gallons (45 gallon reserve included)
Range- 769 kilometres

Obstacle-transversal height: 1.3 meters
Fording depth- 2 meters (without snorkel) 3.8 meters (with snorkel)

Weight- 52 tons

Crew- 3 (driver, gunner, commander)

Engine- SB-NTHMTE-E11 1550 horsepower, turbocharged, hydrogen-cell assist diesel engine, very state of the art

Transmission- SB-ANTIVT-T11: Infinitely Variable Transmission- Version 11
Speed-
Off road- 53 mph
Road speed- 67 mph

Armor:
Liable to change*
1st layer (outer layer)- AERA-II 3rd Generation ERA (advanced explosive reactive armor)
2nd layer- SB-ANTA- 6 inch layer of honeycombed titanium, solid titanium, kevlar/ceramics layer, and steel along with High-Density Plastic Material (a dense plastic composite that is far stronger than steel)
*AERA-II 3rd generation ERA is a double layer ERA system with ERA blocks roughly 3 inch thick and a 25 sq. inch. area with twin layers meaning at every block there are actually 2 layers that can detonate, depending on threat level*

With the AERA-II 3rd Gen. ERA system, the primary layer ignites outwards with the second layer following behind after a certain time-delay nearly doubling the effectiveness of the system. The primary layer ignites when a proximity sensor/network detects an object with projectile-like movement coming towards the tank, then using an onboard supercomputer it quickly calculates the variables of tank speed, tank heading, projectile speed, projectile heading, wind, weather and projectile altitude to determine where the projectile is to hit... Upon finishing the calculations (with plenty of seconds to spare before the round hits), the computer activates a 3-5 ERA block area (made of primary layers) to ignite at a set time with the second layer following after. An auxilary system, although not as effective, works to ignite the ERA blocks upon contact with a high-speed projectile...

The ST-11's armor now incorporates a layer of boronated plastic as well as a layer of carbon elements (same as found in fuel, but this is not flammable). This prevents radiation from entering the vehicle from normal nuclear blasts and heavily reduces radiation entering from neutron weapon attacks (at set ranges), meaning the crew is more likely to survive, as is the tank.


http://www.jodyharmon.com/Merkava.jpg
ARMAMENT
145 mm SB-NTC Electro-Thermal Chemical Cannon :The projectile is loaded into the barrel, behind which there is a "propellant", which is a dot of light metal (solid or liquid). A powerful electromagnetic force is applied to the metal, which causes its atoms to "switch" directions. This happens so violently that the metal turns to plasma, and this expanding gas then drives the projectile forward. Since the cannon is built into a turret, it can rotate 360-degrees and can aim upwards 32 degrees and -7 degrees. Around the firing mechanism and the barrel is enclosed in the SB-AHAS Heat-absorbing and dissipating shroud which absorbs the heat and dissipates it over a wide area. This cannon can easily destroy an M1A2, T-90 (and all of its variants) and Merkava tanks at ranges out to 8 miles with diminishing effects thereafter (less effective, less damage).
Range: 11.7 miles. Effective range: 8 miles
Rounds stored: 18 on autoloader system, 16 on autoloader re-loader belt, and 30 stored rounds

The cannon is stabilised on double axis' and can fire on the move.

Rate of Fire: 16 rounds per minute

Ammunition- Can effectively use any type of ammunition (in 145mm) as long as the round's own propellant (and casing) is removed (this includes ball-type, discarding sabot, HE, DU, tungsten, etc.)

New Round- SSJPSR (Secondary SCRAMJET-powered Sabot Round)
The SSJPSR (or JASPER) round is an enhanced depleted uranium sabot round with a SCRAMJET built into the the sabot, when a small onboard computer detects a target at a certain range (or timed), the SCRAMJET can ignite and propel the round two or three times its normal speed to enhance destruction against an enemy unit.
Also new-
The ERAPSR (ERA-Penetrating Sabot Round)- This round utilises a heavy rod with two charges on each end... When a small on board computer senses an ERA exploding, the first charge is lit, nearly making the ERA useless, then the rod penetrates the armor, and second explosive, after a sensor has detected impact, will wait for a time period before igniting.


http://img21.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Chlevenkov/ST-11.jpg


Secondary weapons

Advanced Modular Turret Armament System-
This system allows a WIDE range of weapons to be mounted in an easily changeable format at the gunner's hatch opening and the commander's hatch opening. Multiple mount systems allow 7.62mm MGs, .50 MGs (AA), 25mm cannons, and 20mm grenade launchers to be easily mounted in a cupola or on a 3 position joint (pivot, up-down, side to side). The following weapons can be added, one at the commander's position, and one at the gunner's position. Or all of the weapons can be mounted to cover a VAST array of duties.

EMTAS 25mm autocannon- mounted alongside (or on top; can be easily removed and placed in a special cupola) main gun and can fire along with the main gun (whether or not its alongside or on top of the turret.

NSVK 12.7 mm anti-aircraft cannon

PKT 7.62mm MG

AG-39 20mm Fully Automatic Grenade Launcher

Other weaponry-
7.62mm coaxial cannon (if 25mm weapon is put in the co-axial position, this weapon will reside on the opposite side of the main gun)
10 smoke grenade launchers/ 81mm mortar
Also, can fire barrel-firing ATGMs

Integrated Modular Side-Turret Weaponry Mount System-
This system is a series of slides and pivot joints to allow for the addition of multiple weapons to the side of the turret, those weapons are as follows:

.50 MG (AA)
Any higher-caliber AA Cannons (up to two on each side)
ATGM missiles
ATGM missile pods
Unguided rocket pods
SAM Missile Pods
Sensor equipment
Communications equipment


SYSTEMS-
ALMRS/TTAC-04 Mk. III system: Tracks up to 78 enemies and ranks them according to range, heading, threat level, and tank-type to provide best possible firing solution. Also computes MOA and other variables and automatically sets turret and barrel to correct heading (when this feature is engaged) and can fire on up to two targets simultaneously (assuming ATGM's are on their respectable slides). Also tracks and targets enemy targets at up to 500 ft. altitude and up to 30 miles away.

SB-AFCS-S1 system: This advanced fire control system allows for the ST-11 to engage moving targets while the ST-11 is on the move. The barrel will always remain aimed at target while tank is in motion and will not waiver even over small hills, dips, bumps, and other obstructions. The barrel will always target enemy unit unless commander targets a new target or disengages system. The SB-AFCS-S1 system will continually track all targets and align barrel to fire on the target even if the target is on the move, the barrel will constantly update and move with the target while computing wind, weather, and MOA abilities for the best possible accuracy. The barrel will move on two different axis'. The commander's station is outfitted with nightvision capabilities, infrared capabilities, radar tracking capabilities (if an EW, radar aircraft, or radar station is near and able to send information), and advanced targetting systems. The commander's station is also outfitted with a periscope with nightvision, infrared capabilities, and a computerized screen to locate targets if they are obscured. Coupled with this system is the ALRS (Advanced Laser Range-finder System) which utilizes a laser rangefinder with a triple layer screen with crystals at different angles to scatter any enemy lasers that are attempting to disable the rangefinder. The rangefinder laser passes through a roughly 3mm hole in the screen.

SB-AMWRS-01- Millimetric wave radar

ARENA Mk. II: Scrambles enemy ATGM's radars and tracking systems. Also interferes with all ATGM tracking systems and/or other guided weapons' systems. Can also interfere with enemy tanks' tracking systems, including tracking, information distribution, infrared, and other systems.

Shtora-3 defense suite: Scrambles enemy laser rangefinder, making it nearly impossible for enemy tank to fire, unless they guess the range. Also scrambles enemy communications systems and tracking systems. Also interferes with enemy laser-based systems and laser-type weapons by using a controlled beam of ultraviolet rays to scatter the laser (communications systems, weapons systems, rangefinder systems).
*Note- The Shtora-3 system can be seen on the very top picture, directly above the cannon, well, at least the emitter portion.*

AEISCN-03: Shares target information with other friendly tanks in the field along with other information, also allows friendly tanks in large numbers to make coordinated attacks through out the battlefield. Also allows friendly tanks to instantly reorganize into new squadrons and divisions for new assaults and also relays all information back to command. This system also checks in every 2 minutes (or shorter; can be adjusted) with GPS and military satellites to update terrain and enemy movements [A total of 14 ARSB satellites aid this and can pinpoint location with an accuracy of 30 feet). Also takes updated information and relays it to the commander's screen which displays all friendly tanks, enemy tanks, standing orders, enemy formations, buildings, objects, and other environmental objects. Coupled with this system is the SB-LRRCS (Long-range Radio communications set) with a range of roughly 450 miles.

NBC System SB-CAP-1 - This NBC system protects against nuclear, biological, and chemical threats as well as seal of the internal areas of the tanks from the outer environment, relying on an SB-AIR-M air recycling and cleaning unit to provide breathable oxygen to the tank's crew.

Periscope systems- Twin periscopes (commander periscope mentioned before)- Gunner periscope is outfitted with infrared technology, night vision tech, and the AEISCN-01 system (which shows enemy units based on satellite and aircraft intelligence or intel from other friendly ground untis). Also, on both periscopes is an active recording/viewable video camera (that can record or display in infrared, low light, night vision, millimetric radar or with computer-added symbols [arrows, boxes; to display locations of enemy units, friendly units, obstacles])

Other notes: The ST-11 is outfitted with 24 of the ARSB's state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cells as well as high-capacity batteries for engine-assist reasons and for systems control. The ST-11 can carry two or three assault rifles inside the turret (or other smaller weapons).

Survivability- Enhanced frame, strenghtened braces, low radar signature (due to absorbant materials coating outer layer of armor), low heat signature (Using SB-AHAS [see SB-NTC cannon]), low visual signature (low height, fairly narrow).

Enhanced survivability- Advanced Tread-Runner Protection Armor (Side skirts that cover the runners and other components of the track system)

Ergonomical features- Engine based heater (for winter), Central air cooling system or underside-opening vents for fresh air, heated seats, defoggers, dehumidifier (to reduce moisture in air and reduce condensation inside turret), low-noise fans, ergonomically-placed lights


http://img21.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Chlevenkov/ST-11_III.jpg


Cost: 5.4 million USD; 5 million USD for allies
Bereza
23-01-2004, 07:33
to my knowledge, titanium makes weaker armor than armor-steel (for most applications, including tanks). its strength, as far as i know, is only tensile/shear, not compression. that, and it's light.

and honeycombed titanium is substantially weaker than solid. i only know of one substance, kevlar, that becomes stronger when thinned like this.

other than that...sorry, but i've seen too many minor upgrades of RL russian tanks to be impressed. make something original.
23-01-2004, 11:51
Soviet Bloc

Greetings. I wish to purchase 2 of you ST-11 Next-Generation Battle Tanks. The reason being that I need to build up heavy support for my defence forces- incase of attack. However due to my countrie's 'economical' state, I will only like to buy 2 tanks. However once more money comes in I would like to purchase more. (if thats ok with you ofcourse)

In a sign of good faith I will give an extra 0.2mil. So in total I would like to buy 2 tanks for 11mil USD.

Is this deal ok with you?

Thankyou
The Empire of Alkos

P.S. Nice tank
Vivalutsk
23-01-2004, 13:37
Vivalutsk sends word that we would like to purchase five of your new ST-11 next generation tanks, and will add 3 million USD extra if they can be delivered by the end of the week. The total is 30 million USD, and will be paid when the tanks are in our territory.

Vivalutsk
Soviet Bloc
23-01-2004, 18:37
Both orders confirmed. We will ship them by the end of the week for no extra charge. Alkos- Spasiba for the extra money, it is very appreciated.

Bereza- This tank is actually based on a tank I produced, and is an upgrade of that tank. The titanium in the armor is actually very small, most of the armor bulk is in the ceramics/depleted uranium and galvanized steel. The only role the titanium plays is as a lightweight, yet fairly strong material to act as a layer in between the other layers and the honeycombed titanium only acts as a sort of 'spongey' (Spelling?) layer to collapse inwards and spread impact over a larger area (which is the ceramics).
Kazakhstania
23-01-2004, 18:41
I thought you might liek to know:

http://venus.walagata.com/w/woodhall/sshot029.JPG

Preview of M-42 Heavy Battle Tank.
23-01-2004, 18:47
I thought you might liek to know:

http://venus.walagata.com/w/woodhall/sshot029.JPG

Preview of M-42 Heavy Battle Tank.


already used this pic as my next gen tank before you existed, it was supposed to be gdodad's main tank the "dictator" :P , oh well..
Soviet Bloc
23-01-2004, 18:51
Well, I've got another one planned as well, the FCT-17, the future heavy battle tank. It'll be ALOT bigger than this one, and when I mean bigger, I mean huge... Eh, oh well, it'll be awhile.
Hogsweat
23-01-2004, 19:27
Can i order Five hundred ?
Soviet Bloc
23-01-2004, 19:33
I suppose... Order confirmed. We will allow a 10% savings due to the size of the order. As soon as money is wired, units will begin production and begin being shipped.
Hogsweat
23-01-2004, 19:49
Thanks.
~~MoneyWired~~
Soviet Bloc
23-01-2004, 21:12
Very well, units will begin production... Expect them at the end of the NS year.

(Bump)
Soviet Bloc
25-01-2004, 05:28
Bump.
Communist Rule
25-01-2004, 05:37
*enjoys how all new tanks seem to just get bigger and bigger...hence, slower and slower.*
I can't wait until some big idiot invades my country with building-sized tanks..
And while he's creeping along at 5 mph I'll just drop a big ole daisycutter on him. -shrug-
And then of course, people will start arming tanks with nuclear reactors, making them much faster. Big deal? A plane is still faster.
THEN, if not already, we have the tanks which will have advanced AA defenses. Uh huh. Cruise missile time! Close-in Weapons system next? Try to stop 4 cruise missiles.
25-01-2004, 06:40
I'll buy one to test.
Soviet Bloc
25-01-2004, 06:43
Very well, order confirmed. Unit will be shipped immediately.
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 04:07
Bump.
26-01-2004, 04:26
the government of Umnali would like to purchase

100 ST-11 Next-Generation Battle Tanks - 540 Million


Money wired
26-01-2004, 04:32
The Daggothian Federation shows more than a passing interest in this tank. We would like to purchase 200 units fully supplied.
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 04:32
Order confirmed. Units will begin production and should be shipped by the end of the next 6 NS months.
26-01-2004, 04:32
The Daggothian Federation shows more than a passing interest in this tank. We would like to purchase 200 units fully supplied.
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 04:37
Order confirmed, units will begin production and should be shipped within the next 8 months. For 200 units, we will allow a 5% discount. Refund is being sent.
26-01-2004, 06:16
the government of umnali would like to cancel the order of 100 of your tanks

the bank has already been tolde to reverse teh $540 million

sorry for the inconvience
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 06:36
Err... Right... To make you see the err of your ways, we will let you keep five of the ST-11s for testing or evaluation.
26-01-2004, 10:51
thank you for your generosity
26-01-2004, 10:57
The PReG is interested in purchesing 10 units for evaluation, pending results of field trials 80 additional units will be purchased.

Payment for 10 evaluation examples to be wired uppon confirmation

Payment for 80 additional units to be wired upon completion of field trials
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 18:33
Alright, confirmed. We will send the units immediately.
26-01-2004, 18:48
give me EVERY tank you have :twisted:
Papa New England
26-01-2004, 18:48
can i have 62,274 ST-11's please.

cost 388 billion (roughfly)

money auto wired
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 18:54
Both orders, denied. Come up with more realistic numbers and I'll give it a thought.
Layarteb
26-01-2004, 19:35
So what are the advantages over the ST-09 aside from the increase in the size of the main gun?
Warhammer Syndicate
26-01-2004, 19:39
Could I purchase 5 of your tanks, if so, plz Telegram me!
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 19:41
Well, it has a redesigned frame, more efficient track system, and redesigned and strengthened armor. It is also outfitted with a 25mm automatic cannon for engaging lightly-armored units or helping to plaster some other poor tank. ALso, its interior was redesigned.
Layarteb
26-01-2004, 19:44
Hm, I'll take 500 ST-11s to supplement the 500 ST-09s I have. That's 2.5B right?
Soviet Bloc
26-01-2004, 21:27
Da, very well. Order confirmed. 10% discount allowed for size of order. Units will be produced and shipped over the next 12 NS months.
Layarteb
27-01-2004, 15:04
Excellent, many thank yous!
Soviet Bloc
28-01-2004, 04:26
Bump.
28-01-2004, 21:01
Ignore this, Sorry for this everyone :lol:
28-01-2004, 21:01
Ignore this, Sorry for this everyone :lol:
28-01-2004, 21:01
Greetings Soviet Bloc

I wish to order more of your fantastic tanks for my home deffence. However, this time I would like to purchase more than last time. This time I'd like to order 500 ST-11 tanks. I do realise that this is a very high number and so I would like to pay 3B US$ instead of the usual 2.7B it would normally cost, to make this worth while for you. Also don't discount any money off please, becasue I wish for you to have the extra money.

Thankyou :)
The empire of Alkos
Soviet Bloc
28-01-2004, 21:26
Very well, we thank you for the order and the extra cash. Units will be produced and shipped over the next NS 14 months. Thank you once more.
Andrehervia
28-01-2004, 23:27
The Andrehervian military would like to buy 10,000 ST-11 Next-Generation Battle Tanks.

The total cost should come to AH£54,000,000,000.

Money will be wired upon confirmation of delivery.
Soviet Bloc
29-01-2004, 05:13
That's quite a bit... I'll have to deny that order... Make it much smaller and I'll gladly sell them to you.
Andrehervia
08-02-2004, 19:24
Damn. Make it 5,000. I hope that's not too much.

Total cost should come to AH£27,000,000,000. Relax, we aren't overspending or anything.
Soviet Bloc
09-02-2004, 02:56
Very well, that's still pushing it but since all the other orders are filled I will produce the tanks. It will take one and a half NS years to produce every one of the ST-11s. We'll ship them to you in batches of 500.

Money received.
Andrehervia
10-02-2004, 19:58
I hope you don't mind, but we'd like to cancel our order after the first batch. I hope this doesn't cause you any unwanted conveniences, and you can keep the 27 trillion we sent you.

Apologies.
Soviet Bloc
11-02-2004, 03:06
Err... Very well.
11-02-2004, 23:50
Greetings once again Soviet Bloc.

I wish to order some more of your amazing tanks. This may seem a very unusaual number to be buying but please bare with me. I would like 1498 ST-11s. However I do understand if you would rather not send me this because it is an unusal ammount.

In total that should be 7,798,600,000 US$

Is this ok with you? :D

*The money will be wired on confirmation*

Thankyou once again.
Empire of Alkos
Soviet Bloc
12-02-2004, 02:45
Order confirmed. Tanks will be built and shipped over the next 6 NS Months. Money recieved.
The Zoogie People
12-02-2004, 02:58
Soviet Bloc, I currently have 600 ST-09s...can I send them to you for upgrading? WHat will the costs be?
Soviet Bloc
12-02-2004, 03:30
200,000 USD per unit.

Total cost for 600 upgrades:
$120 million USD
- 20 Million USD discount
=100 Million USD

We will pick up the units for free and transport them to ARSB.
Layarteb
12-02-2004, 03:40
Ya know I am itching to try these SOBs in combat. There any war games going on SB?
Soviet Bloc
12-02-2004, 04:00
I'm not sure. I can maybe set one up sometime... Otherwise I've got a conflict going on in Romakia and depending on what Crownguard does, they may or may not see combat. Although they have easily breezed through the lines of the Romakian rebels' tanks (older-style Soviet tanks and a few T-80s and T-90s).
Layarteb
12-02-2004, 05:29
I'm not sure. I can maybe set one up sometime... Otherwise I've got a conflict going on in Romakia and depending on what Crownguard does, they may or may not see combat. Although they have easily breezed through the lines of the Romakian rebels' tanks (older-style Soviet tanks and a few T-80s and T-90s).

Hm I wonder how they'd fair against the DU rounds of the M1A2. Interesting to find out.
Soviet Bloc
12-02-2004, 05:33
It actually should probably be no contest. The ST-11 would be able to engage it faster and farther away. Plus the ST-11s NGERA armor should be able to negate the DU, especially the double-system. And if it doesn't, its still got armor to penetrate that is roughly equal to that of the M1A2.
Layarteb
12-02-2004, 05:35
It actually should probably be no contest. The ST-11 would be able to engage it faster and farther away. Plus the ST-11s NGERA armor should be able to negate the DU, especially the double-system. And if it doesn't, its still got armor to penetrate that is roughly equal to that of the M1A2.

Hm I think we should set up a test. Sustained fire from M1A2s because often they fight in numbers. Having like 10 M1A2s firing at tanks and such in a line, concentration of fire. I mean nothing is going to survive that, nothing but it would be awesome to see how long an ST-11 could hold up.
Soviet Bloc
12-02-2004, 05:39
It could probably survive at least a few (maybe 4) barrages (four total rounds from four tanks, in different areas) before the tank would be incapacitated and even then the crew might be able to escape. But I think in favorable conditions it could hold up against 5 or 6 (Spread out hits and none within a foot of each other on the tank's armor).
Layarteb
12-02-2004, 17:51
It could probably survive at least a few (maybe 4) barrages (four total rounds from four tanks, in different areas) before the tank would be incapacitated and even then the crew might be able to escape. But I think in favorable conditions it could hold up against 5 or 6 (Spread out hits and none within a foot of each other on the tank's armor).

Even the famed Silver Bullet rounds. I don't know they are pretty powerful.
Soviet Bloc
12-02-2004, 18:39
Hmm... We will have to set up some sort of test.
12-02-2004, 20:29
I'd like to order 5 of the new tanks please :D but I'm not sure of the Price
Soviet Bloc
12-02-2004, 21:07
Five tanks? Very well... Just because I am feeling generous at the moment, you can have them for free. Enjoy. They should arrive in your nation over the course of the next NS week.
The Zoogie People
12-02-2004, 23:41
Thank you; our 600 tanks are being shipped over and money has been wired.
Soviet Bloc
14-02-2004, 03:11
Very well. As soon as the tanks arrive we will begin outfitting and modifying them. We will finish the process within the next 4 NS months (We'll go with a day for this) and then return them to your nation.
Soviet Bloc
18-02-2004, 03:59
Bump.

By the way, Zoogie, we have finished modifying your ST-09s. They are now full-fledged ST-11s, they should be arriving at your ports within the next NS week...
Soviet Bloc
18-02-2004, 04:02
Bump.

By the way, Zoogie, we have finished modifying your ST-09s. They are now full-fledged ST-11s, they should be arriving at your ports within the next NS week...
Soviet Bloc
18-02-2004, 04:02
Bump.

By the way, Zoogie, we have finished modifying your ST-09s. They are now full-fledged ST-11s, they should be arriving at your ports within the next NS week...
Soviet Bloc
20-02-2004, 04:22
Bump...
Soviet Bloc
10-03-2004, 18:38
Bump.
Layarteb
10-03-2004, 19:14
As our recent alliance and your inducted into the OA I shall be ordering more of these tanks from you. Is there any plans however for another upgraded model or is this the definitive strike model.
Soviet Bloc
10-03-2004, 19:18
This will probably be the strike version unless we find something worth-while to incorporate into it.
Soviet Bloc
12-03-2004, 04:22
Bump.
Soviet Bloc
01-04-2004, 04:54
Bump.
Layarteb
17-04-2004, 19:05
:: bump ::

I will be ordered many in the very near future. What is your maximum output capable?
17-04-2004, 19:35
I would like to purchase 150 of these superior looking Battle-Tanks. Send an amount and the money will be wired immediately.
Friyusistan
17-04-2004, 23:13
We would like to purchase 246 of these great tanks.
Soviet Bloc
18-04-2004, 01:37
We can pump out about 300 and 350 of these in one year, however, we are still completing our initial procurement of -certain number- of ST-11s and therefore we devote about 80 of these per year to deployment in our army. Therefore, we can build about 220 (or more) a year for foreign entities (Numbers may rise or fall, depending on market conditions and efficiency). -These numbers are for peace time, in war time, they would be much, much, much higher-


StPetersBurgJr- Order confirmed, units will be built and shipped over the next 3 NS years (at 50 tanks a year).

Friyusistan- Confirmed, units will be built and shipped over the next 6 NS years (at 41 tanks a year).


Layarteb- That leaves about 129 per year left, which means I can pump out (due to your ally status) about 90-100 per year for you. I can also supply you with all 65 tanks in emergency storage (if you requre an amount immediately).


If, you have a sufficient emergency, we can avert certain non-essential industries to tank production and we could kick out some 200 per year and if we averted even more factories, we could kick out another 100, bringing it up to 300 besides our inital 300 per year production rate.
Layarteb
18-04-2004, 05:47
Hm...that might work. it's not an emergency, but when I expand my military I'm going to need a lot of them...adding another 4 cavalry divsions plus i have to replace losses
Layarteb
21-04-2004, 03:58
I'm looking to purchase 1,000 ST-11s SB. At $5.0M a piece it's $5.0B but with the OA discount it's $3.75B.

In this case if you wanted to, even though I am an allie, you could charge $5.4M and then the 25% off on that total, it's certainly allowed as we had no provisions for special prices.
Soviet Bloc
22-04-2004, 02:30
Alright, we will sell them to you for the $3.75 billion USD price. We will ship 110 immediately (mostly from factory storage) and will spread the rest out over an 8 year period at about 112 units per year unless you require them a bit sooner.
Layarteb
22-04-2004, 06:31
Alright, we will sell them to you for the $3.75 billion USD price. We will ship 110 immediately (mostly from factory storage) and will spread the rest out over an 8 year period at about 112 units per year unless you require them a bit sooner.

No that's fine, 8 years is good I don't need any rush delivery. I'll put these 110 into service immediately as I already have many trained crews myself capable of using the tank. I plan to use them with the 2nd CD which is operating inside Dnalkrad to keep the peace.
Soviet Bloc
22-04-2004, 14:23
Very well. Thank you for the order.
Soviet Bloc
22-04-2004, 14:34
Very well. Thank you for the order.
Layarteb
23-04-2004, 05:46
Excellent. My men are eager to get them in their units. We're having insurrections in Dnalkrad probably from a factioning group so...
Soviet Bloc
16-05-2004, 06:46
Bump...
Soviet Bloc
29-05-2004, 01:58
Ah, hell, might as well bump this too.
Soviet Bloc
06-06-2004, 03:49
Might as well bump.
Soviet Bloc
12-06-2004, 23:55
Bump
Westtle
13-06-2004, 00:33
We would like to purchase 75 of these excellent tanks.

Thanks: ROW - Department of State
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 03:42
Fine, confirmed. Units will be shipped immediately from current stockpiles.
Truitt
16-06-2004, 03:53
*enjoys how all new tanks seem to just get bigger and bigger...hence, slower and slower.*
I can't wait until some big idiot invades my country with building-sized tanks..
And while he's creeping along at 5 mph I'll just drop a big ole daisycutter on him. -shrug-
And then of course, people will start arming tanks with nuclear reactors, making them much faster. Big deal? A plane is still faster.
THEN, if not already, we have the tanks which will have advanced AA defenses. Uh huh. Cruise missile time! Close-in Weapons system next? Try to stop 4 cruise missiles.

OOC: LMAO

OOC:
Well, I was thinking of something you said. Anyone here play AceCombat 4? If you did that big supper cannon Stonehenge, I am working on somethign like that. Except a little smaller and more mobile. It would have AA systems, Anti-Missle systems, and have a massive tricannon system that would bring surprising first attack shots.

Any interest anyone? Also, most would say "nuke it", well, it wouldn't do too good. With the early warning anti-aircraft system, the rounds launched would release a shocklwave, so if it does miss, a massive shockwave would be released to make the aircraft lose control, or at lest get damaged.With three of these fired at a time, and a small reload time of 3 and a half minutes, before the aircraft even gets within dropping range even cause a little damage it would be down in a heart beat, of cource with the bomb more than likely detonating on the crash more than likely on thier own lands.

Any interest? Investers? TM me. All this is CopyRighted dang it >.<

IC:
Are there Prod. Rights for this?
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 09:01
Yes there is... Lets see, $60 billion USD for prod. rights.
Staujo
16-06-2004, 20:41
i'll purchase 2 of the tanks.
money wired.
Staujo
16-06-2004, 20:42
i'll purchase 2 of the tanks.
money wired.
Staujo
16-06-2004, 20:43
i'll purchase 2 of the tanks.
money wired.
Staujo
16-06-2004, 20:46
sorry
only 2 tanks
my computers a little weird...
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 20:49
Alright, two tanks it is. Confirmed. Units will be shipped immediately from current stockpiles. Thank you for the order.
Soviet Bloc
17-06-2004, 04:45
Bump.
Endegeest
17-06-2004, 08:21
The People's Republic of Endegeest

would like to buy 25 of these tanks, and gives a bonus of 2 million
if these are delivered with extra parts in case of damage.
The money will be wired.

Signed, Sergetov
Soviet Bloc
18-06-2004, 02:10
Confirmed. They will be sent with extra parts and they will be sent immediately from current stockpiles. Thank you for the order.
Nazi Weaponized Virus
30-07-2004, 23:54
SB, I would like to replace my M1A2 SEP's (1000) with your new FCS Tanks listed in the International Mall - Would I get a discount for giving you the 1000 M1A2 SEP's when buying the 1000 New FCS's?

Also is the FCS better than the M1A2?
Nazi Weaponized Virus
31-07-2004, 00:16
Erm Cancel that order. Have you got any Light Armor replacements in terms of something to replace the M2A2, I'm looking for top of the line.
Layarteb
31-07-2004, 00:31
SB, I would like to replace my M1A2 SEP's (1000) with your new FCS Tanks listed in the International Mall - Would I get a discount for giving you the 1000 M1A2 SEP's when buying the 1000 New FCS's?

Also is the FCS better than the M1A2?

As someone who uses the ST-11, I must highly recommend it.
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 02:25
I confirmed your order for the FCT-17, although if you want superior armor and firepower to any modern battle tank, I'd advise the ST-11. The FCT-17 was built to be a medium tank to serve with the ARSB Marines and rapid reaction elements. The ST-11 is the main battle tank of the ARSB Army.

We would allow the trade in.
Nazi Weaponized Virus
31-07-2004, 03:05
Fianl question - And Answer truthfully.

Can the ST-11 take on the T-7 Gilgamesh?
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 03:30
T-7 Gilgamesh... That's a hard one... Now, some of this may be wrong below as I just slighly perused the page with the specs on it and in some areas he didn't go into detail, so I don't know.

Here's what I can gather-

1. ST-11 is more deployable (less weight)
2. More range
3. Faster
4. More maneuverable (less weight)
5. ST-11 with NGERA has about the same or slightly better armor (unless his uses ERA as well)
6. ST-11 has more armament options (look at the specs, the modular turret side armament system, modular turret armament system, plus the 25mm coaxial or mini-turret mounted MG)
7. ST-11 has slightly smaller main gun (ST-11=135mm [I think], T-7=155mm), both are ETC. However, the ST-11 has the ability to carry numerous ATGMs, more than the T-7
8. ST-11's main gun has higher rate of fire (more rounds fired per minute, more damage can be done)
9. He doesn't state much about its fire control but I believe the ST-11 has better capability
10. ST-11 has millimetric radar meaning better threat detection, better targetting, and combined with the advanced commander system, means more kills (better fire control).
11. Millimetric radar + infrared + enhanced vision + low-light= superb target acquisition
12. the ST-11's turret and main gun can engage a target by themselves in the event the turret's crew is incapacitated, however, this is with less efficiency.
13. The ST-11 can fire on up to two targets simultaneously (not including MGs or other crew served weapons besides the main gun) using the main gun (and co-axial) and side-mounted ATGMs or SAMs (for anti-helicopter duties).
14. The ST-11 has better anti-missile systems. Although Crookfur doesn't go into detail so i could be wrong
15. The ST-11 has enhanced anti-laser targetting and rangefinding system
16. Advanced electronic warfare suite to confuse incoming ATGMs and/or nearby enemy tank's fire control systems.
Nazi Weaponized Virus
31-07-2004, 04:41
Okay, put down my order for 1000, and take my 1000 M1A2's if you want them.

If there is no discount for the exchange - I believe we are looking at...

$5,500,000,000. (hope they beat the socks off of The M1A2's)

OOC: I have decided to buy 1000 of each (1000 ST11's and 1000 T-7's). As my 5 Armored Divisions are 2000 strong. (1000 Challenger 2's and 1000 M1A2's).

Thanks for assisting my inquiries SB.

Money to be wired upon cofirmation.

Also, about something to replace my 400 M1A2's in my 2 Light Armored Divisions. Have you got anything (light armor) that is better?
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 05:01
NWV- We are sorry to inform you... But... Your order has been declined. This was decided largely due to your past actions. We're sorry for leading you on as such because we only started looking up your posts after we had listed the advantages of the ST-11 over the T-7.

EDIT- However, we will purchase your older M1A2s if you do not need them.
Nazi Weaponized Virus
31-07-2004, 05:04
Whoah!

What past actions?
Nazi Weaponized Virus
31-07-2004, 05:17
Honestly - What past actions are you referring to?
Johnistan
31-07-2004, 05:20
Cool tank, I like these new SCRAMJET rounds. My Spartan is supposed to have some in it's next upgrade.
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 05:30
NWV- It was brought to my attention by some of my allies. However, I will reconsider as I have yet to find evidence not to sell these to you.


Johnistan- Thank you. I'd be willing to sell you production/resale/modification rights to the SCRAMJET round if you want them. That way you can have them right away. Otherwise, your Spartan tank is surely impressive.
Nazi Weaponized Virus
31-07-2004, 05:37
- NWV has recently been under attack from far right Christian Extremists who hate us for Liberalising areas of our society, specifically racial tolerance and homophobia.

- NWV has been in 2 Wars since the changeover of power: Both were Internationally Ratified and no WMD were used.

- NWV has recently recieved scrutiny because we put 2 Carrier Groups in IDF's territory after his fleet was attacked at the Doujin Conference (where most of the critiscm against us now lies).

- Since the changeover NWV has never targetted civilian areas in both Wars. Only strategic bombing.

Basically this stems back to my support of IDF when his fleet was backstabbed when attending the Doujin Conference. I still stick to my guns here, this was ridiculous - attacking someones fleet like that and taking thier leader hostage. And for the record we never engaged in any offensive action against those responsible for attacking IDF. We simply deployed 2 Carrier Groups in his Waters as protection against any future attack.
Nycton
31-07-2004, 05:49
I would like to buy 25 for testing. Money wired on confirmation
Also, if i wanted to use some of your systems for a upgrade or a new tank of mine, would it be a problem to you, or do I need rights to build the systems? How much would that cost if you have a price? :)
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 05:52
NWV- The decision has been reversed. The tanks will be sold to you at a lower price with the M1A2s being traded in.

Nycton- Confirmed. Unfortunately, I can't distribute the electronic systems yet, but I will keep you in mind if I do decide to sell them.
Nazi Weaponized Virus
31-07-2004, 06:03
Thanks. Thats really annoyed me actually, not because of what you said. But because people are actually trying subversefly (sp?) to stop me buying equipment simply because I defended an ally, its ridiculous.

Anyways, money to be wired upon confirmation.
Johnistan
31-07-2004, 06:04
NWV- It was brought to my attention by some of my allies. However, I will reconsider as I have yet to find evidence not to sell these to you.


Johnistan- Thank you. I'd be willing to sell you production/resale/modification rights to the SCRAMJET round if you want them. That way you can have them right away. Otherwise, your Spartan tank is surely impressive.

I'll take 100 of them (ammo) for however much that costs.
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 06:23
NWV- Confirmed.


Johnistan- I'll charge $50000 USD for 100.
Johnistan
31-07-2004, 06:32
NWV- Confirmed.


Johnistan- I'll charge $50000 USD for 100.

Cool, I'll have fun with it.
Asurnahb
31-07-2004, 12:53
The Asurnahbian Army, with the authority of the Asurnahb Government, would like to purchase 200 ST-11s at a total of $1,080,000,000. While we realize that we are a small country, and are likely to become subject to speculations of if we can afford this transaction, we assure you that our economic standing is at a peak.

These tanks are to be the driving force in Asurnahb's first Light Infantry Brigade, which is sheduled to be commisioned within two, to three years.
Kriegorgrad
31-07-2004, 13:03
I'd love to purchase the production rights for this tank, unless I already did in the RBA forums :P

IC: We'd like to procure production rights for the ST-11 Battle Tank, you name the price.

-Kriegor Zan Varr
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 23:38
Both confirmed.

Asurnahb, we do not doubt your economic stability or ability to afford these vehicles, therefore, we confirm this order. 200 tanks will be built and shipped over the next 3-4 years. Thank you.

Kriegorgrad, production rights confirmed. We'll sell them to you for $4 Billion USD. (OOC- I never keep track of production rights costs so this is a rough estimate, lol. You may be receiving a hell of a deal or getting screwed over. I'm too lazy to check what I've sold them for before, but, eh, if you have a problem with the price, tell me.)
Asurnahb
01-08-2004, 00:28
We thank you for the trust, and we apologize for the insecurity in the issue. We have just noticed that a lot of smaller nations, such as we, are being rediculed for military purchases which are thought to exceed their bounds. The Asurnahb government thanks you, as our army expands, and more brigades are formed, we plan to have the ST-11 as our front-line Main Battle Tank.
Soviet Bloc
05-08-2004, 02:39
Bump.
Asurnahb
07-08-2004, 07:29
We are pleased to report that the Asurnahbian Army have been very happy with the success of the ST-11 Main Battle Tank in trials and training, far surpassing our original expectations of the Tank, in fact.

Witht hat said, the Asurnahb Government would like to purchase another 200 Tanks out right, with a total of $1,080,000,000.

Our nation would also like to form a contract, calling for the construction and delivery of 100 ST-11s per year, for a period of eight years. That would be a total of, $540,000,000 per year, with a total of $4,320,000,000 by the end of the contract period. If this is agreeable, please contact us.
Soviet Bloc
10-08-2004, 02:11
Very well, we confirm the order and accept the contract.

The two hundred tanks will be sent as soon as they are built. The rest will be built at 100 units per year for a period of ten years.

Thank you for the order.
Neo-Wu
17-08-2004, 06:50
I will take 5000 of these tanks
*Money Wired*

Jorge Gautier
Arms Coordinate
Soviet Bloc
17-08-2004, 07:06
Confirmed. The order will take between 6 and 7 NS years to complete. We hope you enjoy the tanks.
Layarteb
18-12-2004, 18:56
Soviet Bloc I'm going to need 200 more of the ST-11s. That'll come to $1.0B. Thanks...
Soviet Bloc
19-12-2004, 00:48
Alright, confirmed. The 200 ST-11s will be built and shipped within two years (fifty will be sent immediately from current storage). We thank you for the order.
Tyrandis
19-12-2004, 00:56
Statement from the Department of Defense

"With regards to the sale of ST-11 NGBTs, would it be possible to outfit these vehicles with MILES conversion equipment?

If so, Tyrandis would like to purchase thirty-five of these for purposes of field-testing against our own Merkava Mk. V MBT. If trials are successful, a larger order will most likely follow."
Soviet Bloc
19-12-2004, 01:12
Yes, it would be possible to outfit the tank with the MILES system. Also, your order has been confirmed. The thirty five tanks will be shipped immediately from current storage.

However, we must inquire whether you would rather purchase the ST-21 as it is the newest tank in the ARSB arsenal. If not, the order for 35 ST-11s still stands...


Thank you for the order, we hope you enjoy the vehicles...


OOC- The ST-21's specs should be on the first or second page of II right now...
Iron pig
05-04-2005, 19:16
I would like to congradulate you. Your next gen tank has underwhelmed me. This tank is far inferior to most nextgen tanks. Especially versus my personal favorite the GT-6. Take a look at it and see for your self its at Iron blood's storefront.
Soviet Bloc
05-04-2005, 22:11
The ST-11 predated the the GT-6 by at least 7 months [Well, at least the ST-09, which is essentially the ST-11, although the ST-11 is a modified ST-09, built to remedy the inherent weaknesses in the ST-09], so, it doesn't surprise me. If I'm right, the GT-6 was built in response to the ST-11 [and a comparable tank from Kazakhstania] [Now that I think about it, the ST-21 should've come out at that time, not sure], but I could be wrong. The fact it doesn't stand up to many Next Gen. tanks is quite understandable, it was posted on January 23rd, 2004... Well over a year ago.


However... There have been three tanks built since the ST-11 [The ST-21, the ST-29, and the ST-29K], not to mention a number of other tanks [FCT-17, T-07A LBT, etc.], all which further enhance the capabilities first pioneered in the ST-11, which still happens to serve with the District Guard as the ST-11A4 MEM [Mission Expanded and Modified; uses some technology developed recently for the ST-29K].


Otherwise, I respect your opinion, and now that I look back at it, I had a lot of mistakes [54 tons?! And a 145mm ETC? Jeez.]
North Germania
05-04-2005, 23:19
OOC: SB, you're being too nice on these people. Do what I do: if anything they say makes sense, take it into account. Then, tell them they're wrong and they've no chance of redeeming themselves.

Afterwards, improve whatever it was you were doing accordingly.

IC:

The Reichswehr of Germania would like to purchase 150 of the ST-21 Main Battle Tank models.

$750 million total.

Money will be auto-wired upon confirmation.
Soviet Bloc
05-04-2005, 23:24
OOC- Lol, advice noted... Say, are you sure you want these? And not the ST-29? Or the ST-29K? If you are interested in the ST-29 I can IM you the link to its specs, [you do have AIM right?].