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Announcement from Lasatanian State Defence Industries:

Following the successful completion of the LAS-XB1 'Blackbear ' next-generation bomber project, Lasatanian Aeronautical Industries began work on a new stealth bomber project.

With the takeover of Ruro-Severia's state factorys, LAI was integrated into the LSDI group of industries and incorporated a number of projects into its development programs.

One result of this is the new LAS-XB2 Bedbug stealth bomber, based on development worked carried out by LAI and the Ruro-Severian state industry. Operational deliveries to the LAF of the bomber are set to take place in November of this year and exports are planned within the next five.

Features include:

*In flight refuelling, effectively providing an intercontinental range

*Choice of stealth cruise or normal cruise modes

*Top speed of mach 2.6 achievable

*Payload exceeding that of USAF B2 Stealth Bomber

*Novel composite materials, providing improved radar shielding (50% harder to detect than B2)

Any nation interested in acquiring this aircraft should contact us as soon as is possible to discuss the matter further.

Unit cost is estimated at $1.5bn per aircraft



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The LAS-XB2 'Bedbug'

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Communist Louisiana would like to purchase 20 of these bombers.

Total- $30,000,000,000

Money will be wired upon confirmation.

****Message from LSDI Exports Department****

To: Communist Louisiana

Subject: Order for 20 x LAS-XB2

Message:

Sirs,

We confirm you order for the above detailed aircraft. Current manufacturing output at our factories will result in your order being delivered over 2 (NS) years. Should further technical support be required please do not hesitate to contact us.


Exports Dept, LSDI


**** End of Message****



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OOC: Will work out stats within a day or two, I have a bad cold and it hurts to think!

The people of Ouerziland require 20 of your aircraft..expect payment as soon as you have confirmed our order.

Thank you.

****Telemessage from LSDI Exports Dept***

We confirm your order for 20 of the LAS-XB2 'Bedbug'. Delivery of this order will take place over 2 NS years and the total cost of the order will be $30bn.

Should further technical support be required please do not hesitate to contact us.


Exports Dept, LSDI


**** End of Message****

Operational details for LAS-XB2 'Bedbug'


Type: Intercontinental strike aircraft

Powerplants two LAI-STRX44 26,000 kg (58,500 lb) turbofans

Max speed: Mach 2.62

Cruising speed: Mach 1.1 (Stealth) / Mach 2.01 (Conventional)

Max altitude: 68,500 ft

Cruising altitude: 52,000 ft

Max range: 8,000 km (3,250 nm)

Range with max load: 5,000 km (1,200 nm) (With refuelling

Weight (empty): 32,000 kg (70,500 lb)


MTOW: 95,000 kg (209,000 lb)

Max load: 25,000 kg (55,000 lb)

Wing span (extended): 39m (121 ft)

Wing span (swept): 26 m (85.8 ft)

Wing angle (extended): 70 deg

Wing angle (swept): 30 deg Length 38 m (125 ft)

Height: 12 m (39.6 ft)

Armament: maximum of 22,7500 kg (50,000 lb) of free fall nuclear and conventional bombs, guided munitions, up to 10 cruise missiles..


Avionics system: The LSDI Hellfire system is built into aircraft. Hellfire is a fully automated environment aware combat system using up the minute AI to assess threats and put in place necessary counter measures dependent upon the aircraft status (i.e stealth or conventional). Hellfire can be placed in a fully automatic response mode or an alert mode. Using a combination of passive and active radar settings, the system allows for forward flight path planning in order to avoid air defence systems.

Stealth features include, shielding of engine outlets, use of novel composite materials in aircraft coating and an optional passive radar system. Further details will be released once the security classification of these systems are downgraded.

Intercontinental capability is achieved via the in-flight refuelling system that effectively allows for an operation range of 14,000km+.

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