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As time has progressed, Juumanistra's once vibrant armored vehicle industry has atrophied as Juumanistra's defense priorities have shifted upwards and outwards in the regions beyond the atmosphere. To this effect, we feel that our capabilities have become outmodded relative to the rest of the world and that it would cost far too much to modernize our own production base to continue producing new JBT model tanks.

With that in mind, we would like to solicit all bids to modernize some or all of our army. The only vehicles in our current fleet that we shall retain are our armada of Humvees and their assorted systems, as we have found no superior platform to it. We're also keeping our logistics empire in position, as we have found no need to replace any of it.

The following contracts need to be filled:
-5,000 scout/medium tanks to replace our aging fleet of JBT-5 and JBT-7s; cross-country speed of greater than 55kph is favorably looked upon, as are systems that can be airdropped.
-11,000 MBT tanks to replace the JBT-14 and JBT-22; durability and ease of maintenence are premiums, as is speed(CC of over 50kph). Systems capable of firing multiple ATGMs in conjunction with the main gun will be looked favorably upon
-6,000 wheeled IFVs; firepower and armor are the primary determinant in this catagory
-15,000 tracked IFVs; same determinents as the MBT
-28,000 APCs; armor and speed are what we're interested in
-6,500 self-propelled artillery pieces; only attempt to fulfill this bid if you can offer something other than the Crusader or Paladin
-56,000 155mm(or equivalent there of) towed artillery pieces
-88,000 105mm(or equivalent there of) towed artillery pieces
-A new standard issue rifle; given that such a weapon would be employed throughout Juumanistra, we're unsure of the number that would be needed at this time

Bid on each contract if you're capable of producing the amount we require within three years or are willing to let Juumanistran factories to make up the difference to make the three-year deadline. Preference will be given to indigenous systems, as we're more than capable of tracking down RL systems that suit our tastes, although primarily applies to the MBTs and tracked IFVs.

We eagerly await any and all bids.

-Joshua Beckham, Minister of Defense

There is much money to be made here. Clearly someone must be interested.

I don't have much in the way of land vehicles, but if you go here (http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_Unforgiven_Board/index.php?showtopic=95) then you can pick what you want for the specific contract.

Pheonixius: We shall consider the Teloth for the MBT contract.

And, in other news, badda-bump.

Oh come on. This has got to be the easiest money some of you people will ever earn. All you need to do is post a link to your storefront, for crying out loud. Granted, RP is always appreciated, but the dearth of response is ridiculous.

The story of my life...

hmm...isnt that alot of money?

"The Empire's MiliTech Corporation would be happy to develop a new light tank, to meet Juumanistran needs. All we need is a maximum possible cost and tonnage (as you may have better airlifters than us)."

-James Trotsky of MiliTech Corporation

If you have AIM or MSN we can discuss this there

The following contracts need to be filled:
-28,000 APCs; armor and speed are what we're interested in
-6,500 self-propelled artillery pieces; only attempt to fulfill this bid if you can offer something other than the Crusader or Paladin
-56,000 155mm(or equivalent there of) towed artillery pieces
-88,000 105mm(or equivalent there of) towed artillery pieces


Bid on each contract if you're capable of producing the amount we require within three years or are willing to let Juumanistran factories to make up the difference to make the three-year deadline. Preference will be given to indigenous systems, as we're more than capable of tracking down RL systems that suit our tastes, although primarily applies to the MBTs and tracked IFVs.

We eagerly await any and all bids.

-Joshua Beckham, Minister of Defense

The Armed Republic of Upper Xen has production facilities to spare.

We can produce the required Self-Propelled Artillery pieces. In this case case, thay are the LIW G6 155mm NATO standard. We can also sell you our Stormbringer 155mm towed piece system. Based on the G5 by DENEL, it been upgraded with a jet assisted shell. It is basically a shell and a rocket combined together.

Our New Canton, New Chengdu, New Montgomery Defense Lab, and 56th Emperor Xonxt Armories can produce these items at a reasonable rate.
Name your price. We will deliver.

As ever Crookfur Arms stand ready to aid you in your quest to procure material for your nation's defense:
(ooc: i tend to direct link to my stats as it saves clogging up the already slow forums)


Scout/medium tanks:
We can offer your our Koshi light tank. Well armored for it's size and with a useful firepower the fully ampbious koshi can deliver armored firepower quickly where it may be needed. unfortunatly it is 3 tons too heavy be carried by a C-130 (which maxes out at 23tons) but it can still be carried by most larger and/or newer transports (like our CFU-12 Argo (http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/aircraft.html#argo) ).
We can offer a couple of upgrades on the existing vehicle if you would like to express an interest.
basic stats can be found here: http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/vehicles.html#koshi

MBT:
While very much on the heavy end of the scale of what can be classed an MBT the T-7 Gilgamesh is perhaps one of the ultimate tanks available today: http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/vehicles.html#gilga

Alternatively we have a smaller and lighter tank Known as the Grey Mamba that is forth comming and we can offer you for pre orders:
http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/images/mbt8greymamba.jpg
basic stats are a speed of 90kph+, a 123mm ETC gun, multi role missile pods and all the electronic bits and bobs you could want.
it should be ready by the end of the week.

Wheeled and tracked IFVs:
we would offer our Stoat IFV: http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/vehicles.html#Stoat
and our Indra IFV:
http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/vehicles.html#indra
Both are very fast with acceptable levels of firepower (ATGM pods can be isntalled if required).

APC:
We would offer the basic APC version of the Stoat from above.

SPG:
Our Bowman 155mm SPG is a very useful system with a fire control system that can use onboard sensors and or link directly to high echelon assets (it can be upgraded to a 155mm or 160mm ETC gun if required):
http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/vehicles.html#bowman


Stndard issue rifle:
If you are looking for soemthing far superior to the ineffective 5.56mm NATO and 5.45/7/62mm Soviet weapons the majority will offer you then we suggest our rnage of 6.25mm weapons which offer far higher perfromance but with similar levels of felt recoil and weight:
http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/rifles.html


All rpices mentioned are per unit, bulk buys generally come discounted and with local licenses for parts and ammo production. As mentioend so of the units can be upgraded or otherwise modified to siut your needs, so please feel free to contact us regaurding any issues and questions.

Crookfur Arms
Your Freindly Neighbourhood Arms Dealer.

http://www.denel.co.za/liw/weapons/G6.htm


Here is the G6. Known to Upper Xenizens as the Iron Dragon.
Reasonably priced, you may buy in bulk. We have a surplus at the moment-so it is a better deal. Starts at US$1500000 per bulk of 50.
If you can provide shells, great. If not, we sell them at US$100,000 per 1,000.