Durtistan
06-05-2004, 16:09
ASTOR
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ASTOR - the Air-borne STand-Off Radar - is a ground surveillance system designed to provide information regarding the deployment and movement of enemy forces. It uses state-of-the-art radar technology to obtain high resolution imagery of static features and can also identify and track moving vehicles. Global Express commercial business jet aircraft have been modified to carry the radar, air-to-ground data links and defensive aids equipment. Imagery gathered is transmitted in near-real-time to network of distributed Ground Stations deployed with front-line forces. Images can be displayed and analysed within the Ground Stations, ensuring that tactical commanders are aware of the latest developments on the ground.
ASTOR is a brand new capability for Durtistan's Armed Forces and the most advanced system of its kind. On a battlefield where information is as important as ammunition, ASTOR is a key system and a vital Force Multiplier.
The ASTOR system provides a 24-hour, all-weather, battlefield surveillance capability. The aircraft is based on the Bombardier Global Express, a modern, class-leading, large business jet. Its operational ceiling places it above SAM range and its endurance means that the aircraft can be in operation for 9 hours or more, dependant on conditions.
The radar operates well beyond visual range, so the aircraft will be able to operate successfully at a safe "Stand-off" distance behind the forward-edge-of-battle, greatly reducing the risk of loss to enemy action. It gives both an image of the ground, showing features such as buildings and bridges, and an indicator of convoys and individual vehicles on the move.
ASTOR platform
Dimensions
Length 30.3 m
Wingspan 28.6 m
Wing area 94.94 sq m
Height 7.57 m
Engines
Turbofan engines Lord Protector Engineering LPE710A2-20
Thrust at take-off (flat rating ISA +20 deg C) 65.6 kN
Performance
High cruise speed 0.88 Mach (935 km/hr)
Normal cruise speed 0.85 Mach (904 km/hr)
Long range cruise speed 0.80 Mach (850 km/hr)
Maximum operating altitude 15,545 m (51,000 ft)
Initial cruise altitude 13,110 m (43,000 ft)
Time to initial cruise altitude 30 minutes
Endurance: 9 hours.
Crew: 8
Cost: 75,000,000
ARTEMIS Maritime Reconaissance Aircraft
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/artemismra.jpg
Artemis has a Searchwater 2000MR multi-mode pulse Doppler search radar from Aiglos Systems and an EOSDS electro-optical surveillance and detection system, supplied by E-KOR and turret-mounted under the nose. The aircraft is also equipped with a radar warning receiver, a Critical Faculty electronic support measures system and magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) system.
In addition to these, the aircraft has a stores management system which carries out inventory tracking and control, air-to-air and air-to-sea weapon control, and built-in test and fault diagnostics.
The aircraft has a weapons bay with side opening doors at the bottom of the fuselage which can carry fuel tanks, torpedoes and sonobuoys. The wings have two additional hardpoints, providing four weapons pylons for the carriage of the AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles or AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
The unit is equipped with Basilisk DIRCM as standard.
Crew: 9
Overall length 126 feet 9 inches
Wing span 127 feet
Overall height 30 feet
Wing area 2538 square feet
Weight and fuel
Maximum take-off weight 231,165 lb
Weight empty 102,516 lb
Maximum warload in excess of 12,000 lbs
Performance
Maximum speed Mach 0.77
Service ceiling 42,000 feet
Range unrefuelled in excess of 6,000 nautical miles
Cost: 95 million
VULTURE tilt rotor aircraft
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/vulture.jpg
Vulture is scheduled to replace certain naval medium lift helicopters, act as a Special Operations support aircraft and be adapted to fit anumber of Army and Air Force needs and is fully shipboard compatible with the world's first complete blade fold and wing stowage system. It is able to operate off all Navy L-class amphibious ships, the LHA/LHD assault carriers and can be stowed on full size CV/CVN carriers. For stowage the wings are rotated to lie above and parallel to the fuselage to create a compact rectangular volume.
The tiltrotor aircraft is available in three configurations: the Combat Assault and Assault Support MV-22 for the Marine Corps and the Army; the long-range Special Operations CV-22 for Special Operations ; and the Navy HV-22, for search and rescue, special warfare and fleet logistic support.
STATS
Length 57 feet 4 inches (17.47 metres)
Width 84 feet 7 inches (25.78 metres)
Height 22 feet 7 inches (6.73 metres)
Maximum vertical take-off weight 52,870 lbs (23,982 kg)
Short take-off weight 57,000 lbs (25,855 kg)
Self deployment take-off weight 60,500 lbs (27,443 kg)
Cabin provision 24 troops or 12 litters (stretchers)
Rescue hoist capacity 600 lbs (272 k)
Cargo floor limit 300 lb/ft2 (1,465 kg/m2)
Two external cargo hooks 10,000 lbs each
Cruise speed at 3,000 feet and 91.5° F 275 KTAS (510 km/hour)
Maximum speed at 15,000 feet and 45° F 350 KTAS (565 km/hour)
Unrefuelled self-deployment range 2,100 nautical miles
VTOL, payload of 24 fully equipped troops 430 nautical miles combat range
VTOL, payload of 6,000 lbs cargo 430 nautical miles combat range
VTOL, payload of 8,300 pounds of cargo 220 nautical miles
Cost: 25 million
Bodkin ASAT missle.
Length 5.42 m (17 ft 9.5 in)
Diameter 51 cm (20 in)
Weight 1180 kg (2600 lb)
Speed > 24000 km/h (15000 mph)
Ceiling > 560 km (350 miles)
Propulsion First stage: Aiglos Systems (Space and Communications). AG75-LP-1 solid-fueled rocket
Second stage: Aiglos/Voight III solid-fueled rocket; 27.4 kN (6160 lb) for 27 s
Warhead Aiglos MHV "hit-to-kill" vehicle.
The Bodkin missile system is mounted beneath an F-15 Eagle, or similarly capable aircraft. It is launched from high altitude supersonic climb, at which point dedicated and proprietory systems inside the warhead track the target's last known position and orbit, maneuvering the missile into position for intercept.
The launch aircraft needs to be a dedicated asset, since modifications need to be made to guidance, radar and HUD systems in order to effectively launch the weapon.
The second stage of the ASAT points the MHV (Miniature Homing Vehicle) "warhead" in the target's direction, so that the latter's infrared image can be detected by the MHV's telescopic seeker. The MHV is spin-stabilized, uses 63 small short-pulse rocket motors for manoeuvering, and in tests destroyed the target by a direct hit at a speed of at least 24000 km/h (15000 mph). The maximum intercept altitude for the ASAT missile was at least 560 km (350 miles), and as high as 1000 km (620 miles).
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/bodkinlaunch.jpg
Cost: 1.85 million per unit.
EMP Weapons
The ElectroMagnetic Pulse (EMP) effect was first observed during the early testing of high altitude airburst nuclear weapons. The effect is characterised by the production of a very short (hundreds of nanoseconds) but intense electromagnetic pulse, which propagates away from its source with ever diminishing intensity, governed by the theory of
electromagnetism. The ElectroMagnetic Pulse is in effect an electromagnetic shock wave.
This pulse of energy produces a powerful electromagnetic field, particularly within the vicinity of the weapon burst. The field can be sufficiently strong to produce short lived transient voltages of thousands of Volts (ie kiloVolts) on exposed electrical conductors, such as wires, or conductive tracks on printed circuit boards, where exposed.
It is this aspect of the EMP effect which is of military significance, as it can result in irreversible damage to a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment, particularly computers and radio or radar receivers. Subject to the electromagnetic hardness of the electronics, a measure of the equipment's resilience to this effect, and the intensity of the field produced by the weapon, the equipment can be irreversibly damaged or in effect electrically destroyed. The damage inflicted is not unlike that experienced through exposure to close proximity lightning strikes, and may require complete replacement of the equipment, or at least substantial portions thereof.
Durtistan Arms is delighted to announce a range of munitions based on this effect.
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/hpmbomb.jpg
We can now modify MK.84, JDAM and
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/154CJSOW.jpg
154-C JSOW to carry EMP capable payloads.
These weapons are not for sale. We're letting you know we have them, and are willing to do deals for limited numbers of them. We will NOT be selling production rights under any but the most lucrative circumstances.
Fencer Air Defense System
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/Fencer.jpg
Fencer was developed in response to a requirement to defend against low level, agile and fast to supersonic air threats. This specification covers cruise missiles, rotorcraft, unmanned ariel vehicles and low level strike aircraft. The criteria were: ease of transport, rapid deployment, all round coverage, fast threat response. We believe that Fencer meets and exceeds these criteria.
Fencer can be towed behind medium vehicles or most APCs or deployed by helicopter. It can be set up by two men in around five minutes. A complete 8 missile reload can be untertaken in two minutes.
Fencer is mounted on a rotatable turret, giving 360 degree coverage.
The total time from target intercept to launch is around five seconds, with second target engagement in three seconds.
Fencer's warhead is a high explosive fragmentation payload triggered by a multi-mode laser proximity fuse. The guidance system is automatic infrared and radar command to line of sight. The technical radar stats are listed below, but it is worth mentioning that this system was created with stealthy targets and electronic warfare in mind.
The Main Gauche target acquisition and surveillance radar is a multi-beam high resolution 3D radar supplied by Aiglos Systems. The radar is a frequency agile 3D pulse Doppler radar operating in J-band, with scan rate of 60 or 30rpm. The maximum detection range of the radar is in excess of 15km. An optional range of 32km is available. The maximum elevation is 5km. The system has the processing capacity to detect more than 75 threats per second. The radar provides bearing data and threat assessment from a Condor Mark 10 or 12 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) system. The signal processing system incorporates clutter rejection algorithms and is also resistant to electronic countermeasures. A high elevation guard beam automatically switches off the transmissions when the presence of an anti-radiation missile is detected.
The Zen tracking radar, also supplied by Aiglos Systems, is a differential monopulse frequency agile radar operating at F-band which provides fully automatic all-weather engagement to a range of 15km. The output is sufficiently powerful to burn through most jamming signals and the radar uses advanced frequency management techniques to evade jamming and other hostile electronic countermeasures. The system incorporates a self-surveillance reversionary mode of operation. A dedicated missile command link provides dual firing capability.
The electro-optic tracking device, a passive infra-red electro-optic sensor, is mounted on the top of the turret in a spherical housing and is controlled by an operator at a weapon control terminal. The tracking device can be used in scanning mode to provide passive target detection and acquisition in radar-silent operations. It is also compatible with CLAWS.
We are pleased to note that in tests, Fencer tracked and engaged an F-117A leading to a simulated kill. We look forward to seeing this unit in action against other stealth aircraft.
Maximum detection range 16 km (32 km option)
Altitude coverage 5 km
Azimuth coverage 360 degrees against all targets
Acquisition range in excess of 15 km
Engagement range very close to >8km
Automatic reaction time <5seconds
Second target engagement <3 seconds
Automatic threat assessment >75 targets per second
Operation day, night, all weather
Guidance ACLOS, active command to line of sight
Surveillance Radar
Radar type 3D pulse Doppler
Frequency frequency agile, J-band
Scan rate 60/30 rpm
Detection range >15 km, 32 km option
Elevation 5 km
Number of targets >75 targets per second
Radar Tracker
Radar type monopulse radar
Frequency band frequency agile, F-band
Azimuth coverage 360 degrees
Detection range >15 km
Search mode automatic search mode
Tracking differential target tracking with track on jam
Missile gathering automatic
Weight 2,600 kg
Height 2.6 m
Length 4.1 m
Width 2.2 m
Launcher
Tracking infra-red automatic and manual target tracking
Infra-red tracking range >15 km
Azimuth coverage 360 degrees
Elevation -10 to 60 degrees
Number of missiles 8 missiles per launcher
Rate of fire 7 missiles per minute
Weight 2,400 kg
Height 2.6 m
Length 4.1 m
Width 2.2 m
Missile
Range >8km
Speed Mach 2.5
Manoeuvrability >30g throughout range
Weight 43 kg
Length 2.24 m
Single shot kill probability >90%
Active guidance active command to radar line of sight
Passive guidance command to infra-red line of sight
Cost: 2.6 million per system.
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/ASTOR.jpg
ASTOR - the Air-borne STand-Off Radar - is a ground surveillance system designed to provide information regarding the deployment and movement of enemy forces. It uses state-of-the-art radar technology to obtain high resolution imagery of static features and can also identify and track moving vehicles. Global Express commercial business jet aircraft have been modified to carry the radar, air-to-ground data links and defensive aids equipment. Imagery gathered is transmitted in near-real-time to network of distributed Ground Stations deployed with front-line forces. Images can be displayed and analysed within the Ground Stations, ensuring that tactical commanders are aware of the latest developments on the ground.
ASTOR is a brand new capability for Durtistan's Armed Forces and the most advanced system of its kind. On a battlefield where information is as important as ammunition, ASTOR is a key system and a vital Force Multiplier.
The ASTOR system provides a 24-hour, all-weather, battlefield surveillance capability. The aircraft is based on the Bombardier Global Express, a modern, class-leading, large business jet. Its operational ceiling places it above SAM range and its endurance means that the aircraft can be in operation for 9 hours or more, dependant on conditions.
The radar operates well beyond visual range, so the aircraft will be able to operate successfully at a safe "Stand-off" distance behind the forward-edge-of-battle, greatly reducing the risk of loss to enemy action. It gives both an image of the ground, showing features such as buildings and bridges, and an indicator of convoys and individual vehicles on the move.
ASTOR platform
Dimensions
Length 30.3 m
Wingspan 28.6 m
Wing area 94.94 sq m
Height 7.57 m
Engines
Turbofan engines Lord Protector Engineering LPE710A2-20
Thrust at take-off (flat rating ISA +20 deg C) 65.6 kN
Performance
High cruise speed 0.88 Mach (935 km/hr)
Normal cruise speed 0.85 Mach (904 km/hr)
Long range cruise speed 0.80 Mach (850 km/hr)
Maximum operating altitude 15,545 m (51,000 ft)
Initial cruise altitude 13,110 m (43,000 ft)
Time to initial cruise altitude 30 minutes
Endurance: 9 hours.
Crew: 8
Cost: 75,000,000
ARTEMIS Maritime Reconaissance Aircraft
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/artemismra.jpg
Artemis has a Searchwater 2000MR multi-mode pulse Doppler search radar from Aiglos Systems and an EOSDS electro-optical surveillance and detection system, supplied by E-KOR and turret-mounted under the nose. The aircraft is also equipped with a radar warning receiver, a Critical Faculty electronic support measures system and magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) system.
In addition to these, the aircraft has a stores management system which carries out inventory tracking and control, air-to-air and air-to-sea weapon control, and built-in test and fault diagnostics.
The aircraft has a weapons bay with side opening doors at the bottom of the fuselage which can carry fuel tanks, torpedoes and sonobuoys. The wings have two additional hardpoints, providing four weapons pylons for the carriage of the AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles or AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
The unit is equipped with Basilisk DIRCM as standard.
Crew: 9
Overall length 126 feet 9 inches
Wing span 127 feet
Overall height 30 feet
Wing area 2538 square feet
Weight and fuel
Maximum take-off weight 231,165 lb
Weight empty 102,516 lb
Maximum warload in excess of 12,000 lbs
Performance
Maximum speed Mach 0.77
Service ceiling 42,000 feet
Range unrefuelled in excess of 6,000 nautical miles
Cost: 95 million
VULTURE tilt rotor aircraft
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/vulture.jpg
Vulture is scheduled to replace certain naval medium lift helicopters, act as a Special Operations support aircraft and be adapted to fit anumber of Army and Air Force needs and is fully shipboard compatible with the world's first complete blade fold and wing stowage system. It is able to operate off all Navy L-class amphibious ships, the LHA/LHD assault carriers and can be stowed on full size CV/CVN carriers. For stowage the wings are rotated to lie above and parallel to the fuselage to create a compact rectangular volume.
The tiltrotor aircraft is available in three configurations: the Combat Assault and Assault Support MV-22 for the Marine Corps and the Army; the long-range Special Operations CV-22 for Special Operations ; and the Navy HV-22, for search and rescue, special warfare and fleet logistic support.
STATS
Length 57 feet 4 inches (17.47 metres)
Width 84 feet 7 inches (25.78 metres)
Height 22 feet 7 inches (6.73 metres)
Maximum vertical take-off weight 52,870 lbs (23,982 kg)
Short take-off weight 57,000 lbs (25,855 kg)
Self deployment take-off weight 60,500 lbs (27,443 kg)
Cabin provision 24 troops or 12 litters (stretchers)
Rescue hoist capacity 600 lbs (272 k)
Cargo floor limit 300 lb/ft2 (1,465 kg/m2)
Two external cargo hooks 10,000 lbs each
Cruise speed at 3,000 feet and 91.5° F 275 KTAS (510 km/hour)
Maximum speed at 15,000 feet and 45° F 350 KTAS (565 km/hour)
Unrefuelled self-deployment range 2,100 nautical miles
VTOL, payload of 24 fully equipped troops 430 nautical miles combat range
VTOL, payload of 6,000 lbs cargo 430 nautical miles combat range
VTOL, payload of 8,300 pounds of cargo 220 nautical miles
Cost: 25 million
Bodkin ASAT missle.
Length 5.42 m (17 ft 9.5 in)
Diameter 51 cm (20 in)
Weight 1180 kg (2600 lb)
Speed > 24000 km/h (15000 mph)
Ceiling > 560 km (350 miles)
Propulsion First stage: Aiglos Systems (Space and Communications). AG75-LP-1 solid-fueled rocket
Second stage: Aiglos/Voight III solid-fueled rocket; 27.4 kN (6160 lb) for 27 s
Warhead Aiglos MHV "hit-to-kill" vehicle.
The Bodkin missile system is mounted beneath an F-15 Eagle, or similarly capable aircraft. It is launched from high altitude supersonic climb, at which point dedicated and proprietory systems inside the warhead track the target's last known position and orbit, maneuvering the missile into position for intercept.
The launch aircraft needs to be a dedicated asset, since modifications need to be made to guidance, radar and HUD systems in order to effectively launch the weapon.
The second stage of the ASAT points the MHV (Miniature Homing Vehicle) "warhead" in the target's direction, so that the latter's infrared image can be detected by the MHV's telescopic seeker. The MHV is spin-stabilized, uses 63 small short-pulse rocket motors for manoeuvering, and in tests destroyed the target by a direct hit at a speed of at least 24000 km/h (15000 mph). The maximum intercept altitude for the ASAT missile was at least 560 km (350 miles), and as high as 1000 km (620 miles).
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/bodkinlaunch.jpg
Cost: 1.85 million per unit.
EMP Weapons
The ElectroMagnetic Pulse (EMP) effect was first observed during the early testing of high altitude airburst nuclear weapons. The effect is characterised by the production of a very short (hundreds of nanoseconds) but intense electromagnetic pulse, which propagates away from its source with ever diminishing intensity, governed by the theory of
electromagnetism. The ElectroMagnetic Pulse is in effect an electromagnetic shock wave.
This pulse of energy produces a powerful electromagnetic field, particularly within the vicinity of the weapon burst. The field can be sufficiently strong to produce short lived transient voltages of thousands of Volts (ie kiloVolts) on exposed electrical conductors, such as wires, or conductive tracks on printed circuit boards, where exposed.
It is this aspect of the EMP effect which is of military significance, as it can result in irreversible damage to a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment, particularly computers and radio or radar receivers. Subject to the electromagnetic hardness of the electronics, a measure of the equipment's resilience to this effect, and the intensity of the field produced by the weapon, the equipment can be irreversibly damaged or in effect electrically destroyed. The damage inflicted is not unlike that experienced through exposure to close proximity lightning strikes, and may require complete replacement of the equipment, or at least substantial portions thereof.
Durtistan Arms is delighted to announce a range of munitions based on this effect.
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/hpmbomb.jpg
We can now modify MK.84, JDAM and
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/154CJSOW.jpg
154-C JSOW to carry EMP capable payloads.
These weapons are not for sale. We're letting you know we have them, and are willing to do deals for limited numbers of them. We will NOT be selling production rights under any but the most lucrative circumstances.
Fencer Air Defense System
http://www.mindspew.com/durtistan/Fencer.jpg
Fencer was developed in response to a requirement to defend against low level, agile and fast to supersonic air threats. This specification covers cruise missiles, rotorcraft, unmanned ariel vehicles and low level strike aircraft. The criteria were: ease of transport, rapid deployment, all round coverage, fast threat response. We believe that Fencer meets and exceeds these criteria.
Fencer can be towed behind medium vehicles or most APCs or deployed by helicopter. It can be set up by two men in around five minutes. A complete 8 missile reload can be untertaken in two minutes.
Fencer is mounted on a rotatable turret, giving 360 degree coverage.
The total time from target intercept to launch is around five seconds, with second target engagement in three seconds.
Fencer's warhead is a high explosive fragmentation payload triggered by a multi-mode laser proximity fuse. The guidance system is automatic infrared and radar command to line of sight. The technical radar stats are listed below, but it is worth mentioning that this system was created with stealthy targets and electronic warfare in mind.
The Main Gauche target acquisition and surveillance radar is a multi-beam high resolution 3D radar supplied by Aiglos Systems. The radar is a frequency agile 3D pulse Doppler radar operating in J-band, with scan rate of 60 or 30rpm. The maximum detection range of the radar is in excess of 15km. An optional range of 32km is available. The maximum elevation is 5km. The system has the processing capacity to detect more than 75 threats per second. The radar provides bearing data and threat assessment from a Condor Mark 10 or 12 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) system. The signal processing system incorporates clutter rejection algorithms and is also resistant to electronic countermeasures. A high elevation guard beam automatically switches off the transmissions when the presence of an anti-radiation missile is detected.
The Zen tracking radar, also supplied by Aiglos Systems, is a differential monopulse frequency agile radar operating at F-band which provides fully automatic all-weather engagement to a range of 15km. The output is sufficiently powerful to burn through most jamming signals and the radar uses advanced frequency management techniques to evade jamming and other hostile electronic countermeasures. The system incorporates a self-surveillance reversionary mode of operation. A dedicated missile command link provides dual firing capability.
The electro-optic tracking device, a passive infra-red electro-optic sensor, is mounted on the top of the turret in a spherical housing and is controlled by an operator at a weapon control terminal. The tracking device can be used in scanning mode to provide passive target detection and acquisition in radar-silent operations. It is also compatible with CLAWS.
We are pleased to note that in tests, Fencer tracked and engaged an F-117A leading to a simulated kill. We look forward to seeing this unit in action against other stealth aircraft.
Maximum detection range 16 km (32 km option)
Altitude coverage 5 km
Azimuth coverage 360 degrees against all targets
Acquisition range in excess of 15 km
Engagement range very close to >8km
Automatic reaction time <5seconds
Second target engagement <3 seconds
Automatic threat assessment >75 targets per second
Operation day, night, all weather
Guidance ACLOS, active command to line of sight
Surveillance Radar
Radar type 3D pulse Doppler
Frequency frequency agile, J-band
Scan rate 60/30 rpm
Detection range >15 km, 32 km option
Elevation 5 km
Number of targets >75 targets per second
Radar Tracker
Radar type monopulse radar
Frequency band frequency agile, F-band
Azimuth coverage 360 degrees
Detection range >15 km
Search mode automatic search mode
Tracking differential target tracking with track on jam
Missile gathering automatic
Weight 2,600 kg
Height 2.6 m
Length 4.1 m
Width 2.2 m
Launcher
Tracking infra-red automatic and manual target tracking
Infra-red tracking range >15 km
Azimuth coverage 360 degrees
Elevation -10 to 60 degrees
Number of missiles 8 missiles per launcher
Rate of fire 7 missiles per minute
Weight 2,400 kg
Height 2.6 m
Length 4.1 m
Width 2.2 m
Missile
Range >8km
Speed Mach 2.5
Manoeuvrability >30g throughout range
Weight 43 kg
Length 2.24 m
Single shot kill probability >90%
Active guidance active command to radar line of sight
Passive guidance command to infra-red line of sight
Cost: 2.6 million per system.