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Through the sweeping passage of the "Shining Beacon" Bill by the Schultarian National Assembly, the Nation of Schultaria Prime has sought to upgrade its military equipment to better serve the needs of its growing defensive forces.

"While we are content to utilize foreign built technology, we find that it's the little things which makes our weaponry so difficult to stockpile and maintain at defensive readiness," said Bashar General Otomo Vin'ta'eliah, "Idiosyncrasies such as measurement system differences have wasted hundreds of millions of merlons devoted to repairing broken equipment and retrofitting manufacturing systems. That's why I'm happy that the Shining Beacon Bill was passed; now our defensive forces will be able to acquire the types of equipment they need most urgently."

Under various provisions of this new bill, the Schultarian Kamor Collabrai (Schultarian Defense Forces) have now been granted additional leeway in contracting local Schultarian firms to produce new technology for the varied theaters of armed conflict. So far, the SKC has drawn up numerous plans to complete revamp it's armored and line infantry forces through the development of completely new weaponry systems along conventional Schultarian research doctrine. However, there have been a few setbacks in certain divisions of the Defense Forces.

"While we have a great deal of civil aviation experience, Designwerks simply does not have the research facilities to produce any type of military aircraft," proclaimed a representative of Designwerks' Aviation Administration, "the technologies we have [in Designwerks] are certainly useful for the production of a wide variety of aeronautical components, but we lack the necessary expertise in developing maneuverable craft. Therefore, the SKC and Designwerks have announced that we are opening up contracts for the production schematics of various combat aircraft to replace our aging air superiority systems."

To promote the development of the newest series of Schultarian Armored Vehicles, the Government of Schultaria Prime has recently issued the following videos for public release...



-Promotional Field Test (Declassified - 1 min 48 sec)

[wmv: (Unsure if it works on Windows Media Player 9) 11.2 MB] (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/emschultz/web/Schultarian%20Armor.wmv)

[mpg 17.8 MB] (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/emschultz/web/Schultarian%20Armor.mpg)

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-Light Battle Tank Promotional Video (Declassified - 30 sec) (Be aware of sound problems)

[wmv: (Unsure if it works on Windows Media Player 9) 4.2 MB] (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/emschultz/web/KergaLubrai.wmv)

[mpg: 5.2 MB] (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/emschultz/web/KergaLubrai.mpg)

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-Heavy Battle Tank Promotional Video (Declassified - 1 min 16 sec)

[wmv: (Unsure if it works on Windows Media Player 9) 10.1 MB] (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/emschultz/web/Kergamasalan.wmv)

[mpg: 12.5 MB] (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/emschultz/web/Kergamasalan.mpg)


This video was made using FRAPS with the Battlefield 1942 Modification: Empires. See the mod at http://www.empiresmod.com

MierTech is willing to help Designwerks design some aircraft for your military, under contract. Please contact us if you wish our help.

For all Entities Interested in Competing for SKC Aeronautical Contracts:


The Schultarian Defense Forces are looking to upgrade their aircraft technology to better suit the needs of high speed interception and dedicated air to ground suppression warfare.

In interceptor aircraft, the SKC is looking for models that push the boundaries of Mach three while maintaining a reasonable amount of RADAR and Infrared preventive measures. For tactical ground suppression, the ability to launch from limited flight surfaces while having a reasonably powerful weapons load out would be preferred to long range strategic bomber aircraft (our strategic doctrine praises aircraft similar to the A-10 Warthog while most of our commanders express considerable disdain for the B-52 and its contemporaries)

We ask that companies submit specific aircraft for the purposes of review and comparison; any blanket advertisements will be noted, but not considered as acceptable contracts. The estimated contract for each type of craft is approximately one half of one trillion dollars per aircraft design, including the sale of production rights.

Thank you for your time and effort.


OOC: Any comments on the videos?

We have recently developed a new aircraft based on the A-10 - this could be what your looking for. We have also developed several new aircraft recently that could be what your looking for. We shall submit the designs shortly.

OOC: Got to go to bed now, will post in the morning - if you want a preview of my submitions, its the PX-E4 in the project section, and the PX-105/6 in my storefront.

BUMP for more potential contracts.

OK, here are our submitions:

Ground Attack:

PX-205 'Llaro' assault aircraft
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/x-29-EC89-0127-004.jpg
Designed to take the role that the A-10 does, the Llaro will be based on the forward swept wing design that will allow for a steeped attack angle and much better aerial manouverability.

Designed by: Phoenixius
Function: ground assault
Crew: 1
Length: 17m
Height: 5m
Wingspan: 18m
Empty Weight: 10,000kg
Armament Weight: 10,000kg
Internal Fuel: 2,000kg
Ceiling: 14,000m
Max Speed: Mach 0.9
Range: 1,200 km
Armament:
1x MTG-01 A w/1000 rounds of ammunition
10x MTM-02
Combat Systems:
PHBVS G-II
PDCM G-II
CACS G-IV
Deity

Unit Cost: $10mil, N5mil
Production Rights Cost: $1bil, N500mil

Options:
Archangel G-I - $1mil (Classified as Llaro-S)
Archangel G-II - $2mil (Classifed as Llaro-Si)/i]
Wraith - $10mil [i](Classified as Llaro-W)
PMAS G-I - $5mil (Classified as Llaro-A)
PMAS G-II - $7mil (Classifed as Llaro-Ai)
EMPPS - $5mil (Classifed as Llaro-E)



Interceptor:

PX-105 'Weral' fighter
http://www.geocities.com/elliasaubec9/px-104.jpg
Based on the Divix fighter, the Weral features updated avionics plus the inclusion of the most up-to-date Phoenixius technology. It also includes the new 'shock gun' technology, allowing almost instantaneous hit capacity. A hit by this weapon, if the target survives the hit, will render the target functionless, as the onboard computers are fired by the electricity.

Designed by: Phoenixius
Function: AVTOL aircraft
Crew: 2
Length: 16m
Height: 5m
Wingspan: 12m
Empty Weight: 24,000 lb
Armament Weight: 16,000 lb
Internal Fuel: 19,000 lb
Ceiling: 70,000 ft.
Max Speed (PDWE): Mach 3.3
Max Speed: Mach 2.6
Suprcruise: Mach 2.2
Range: 1,800 miles
Armament:
2x MTG-03
6x MTM-01
1x Turreted MTG-03
Combat systems:
Archangel G-II
3D thrust engine
PHBVS G-II
PDCM G-II
PMAS G-II
CACS G-IV
MAA
EMPPS
Deity
Wraith

Unit Cost: $90mil, N45mil
Production Rights Cost: $90bil, N45bil

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=343891

Prolly the best fighter out there......provided you accept their tech

BUMP for more potential contracts.

Another BUMP for other nations to apply for one of two $500 billion contracts.

OOC: Anyone watch the videos and, if so, do you have any comments?

OOC: Hmm, how long are you willing to wait for contract propsals? I have two projects in the making which fits your requirements, but if all requirements are due today, then I'll have some problems then...

OOC: I won't close the contracts until later this week (in about four or five days). A competition is not made from two proposals; I want to really have a full spread of manufacturers to choose from.

BUMP for more potential contracts.

OOC: Any other firms wish to propose their designs?

OOC:

I'm not entirely sure that I understand you; I interact with nations who operate on a distinctly "conceivable modern tech" (~1960 - 2100 in my case). Besides, I'm requesting aircraft, not combat capable spacecraft; I do have a limited form of orbital defense which allows a bit of insurance against ballistic missiles and satellites of a more malevolent nature, but my manned space program has been set back due to a devastating attack on my nation.

Also, it's against the law to sell any offensive weaponry in Schultaria Prime unless secured through a highly established treaty or as a part of an approved "export ready" defensive system.

You know about the A-15 I think, if you don't, you can check it out on NATO or here
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=367867&page=1

OOC: very ncie videos and superb use of music,not too sure about number 2 but no1 was the prodigy and no3 was total annihilation (i still love that game).

anyway...

IC:
The Crookfur Arms organisation has decided to make the latest in Crookfur CAS aircraft available for consideration for the SKC groudn attack contract.

As such we are delighted to present to you the mighty CFA-15 Piledriver


http://www.meatballs.terminator.org.uk/crookfur/images/CFApiledrivername.jpg

Crew: 1
Length: 17.3m
Height: 4.61m
Width/wingspan: 18.71m

Engines:
2 CFPW T6028 Turbofans each rated at 36,000lbs of thrust

Performance:
Max Speed: 956kph (mach 0.78)
Max range: 2,400km
Service ceiling: 18,000m


Weapons
1 G807 tri barrel 40mm CTA cannon.

13 external hard points with a max rating of 11,000kg
Compatible weapons range from self defence air to air missiles such as ASRAAM and IRIS-T through to advanced stand off air to ground munitions

Systems:
MK5015 multi mode EO/IR sensor and targeting system
MK4017 LPI radar
MK809 millimetric radar
MK12F combat sphere data link
MKD779 Defensive aids sub system (DASS)

Power plant
At the heart of all great air craft lies a great engine design and the Pile driver is no exception. Powered by twin CFPW T6028 turbofans the pile driver can lift heavy war loads yet loiter over the battle field for extended periods.

The T6028 installation uses a vectored thrust mechanism with each engine having a primary rear nozzle as well as a secondary side mounted vent and a tertiary vent that lies on the centre line of the aircraft. The secondary and tertiary nozzles rely purely on thrust generated by the engines' fans (i.e. the bypass air) and are cross linked so that they can provide a safe touchdown even after the loss of one engine.

Survivability
In its role as a CAS aircraft the CFA-15 is designed to take hits and keep on flying. the cockpit is protected by a 3/4inch thick layer of titanium armour while other vital sections such as the main computer, fuel tanks and individual engine compartments receive protection for specially design light weight titanium and composite armour layers (the use of reinforced composites throughout the airframe mean that the entire aircraft is some what armoured). Additionally the control system is backed up by full manual linkages in the event of total disablement of the flight control system.

Apart from brute strength the CFA-15 also relies on other means to survive including an airframe designed to maximise the RCS presented to SAM/AAA radar systems when operating at low to medium altitude and Signature reduction paint that combines RAM and low friction materials to help reduce the radar, IR and visual signatures. Finally a full defensive counter measure's suite is provided with features such as: radar and laser illumination receivers that can give a rough bearing to the threat location, missile launch detectors, IR/EO directed jamming system (dazzler) and an automated chaff/flare dispenser system.

Attack systems
To enable it to engage a full range of targets the Pile driver relies on the combination of superb sensors, a powerful stores management system and deadly weapons.
In terms of sensors the primary system is the MK5015 multirole IR/EO targeting system that provides up to 45x magnification, advanced terrain following, surface target detection at 100km and IRST detection of air targets at 75km. Back up for the MK5015 is provided by the small, low powered but extremely rugged MK4017 radar which operates in an exceptionally low power, rapidly shifting method to provide a stealthy detection range of up to 90km against ground targets. To enable the utilisation of Millimetric guided weapons MK809 millimetric radar is fitted with a max range of 45km.

Turning to weapons the pride of place falls on the G807 40mm cannon. This is a triple barrel gatling gun that fires the high performance yet low weight and recoil 40mm CTA (cased telescoping ammo) round at up rates of up to 1200rpm. 40mm CTA ammo is capable of defeating many targets that are protected against the mighty 30mm GAU8. A total of 13 hard points allow the external carriage of up to 11,000kg of weapons including advanced guided missiles such as Brimstone, bombs, rockets and the latest in short range air to air missiles including ASRAAM, Python 5 and IRIS-T (a full helmet mounted sighting system is included to make full use of these weapons).


Cost:
Basic version: $65million
Carrier adaptation (folding wings and under carriage modified for catapult and arrestor hook operations): $69million
Conformal fuel tank upgrade (adds 400km to range): $2million




The price of a domestic production License is of course up for negotiation.

We thank you for takign the time to cobsider our bid

OOC: very ncie videos and superb use of music,not too sure about number 2 but no1 was the prodigy and no3 was total annihilation (i still love that game).

anyway...

IC:
The Crookfur Arms organisation has decided to make the latest in Crookfur CAS aircraft available for consideration for the SKC groudn attack contract.

As such we are delighted to present to you the mighty CFA-15 Piledriver




The price of a domestic production License is of course up for negotiation.

We thank you for takign the time to cobsider our bid
OOC:*Smacks Self In Head* and thinks to self"Damn, next time when creating an aircraft work with Crookfur"

OOC:*Smacks Self In Head* and thinks to self"Damn, next time when creating an aircraft work with Crookfur"

Hey it is more than a little different from your A-15

Hey it is more than a little different from your A-15
True, but here's not the place to discuss it...

true but i would point out to any potential buyers that both aircraft have slighly different roles and as such should be judged on thier own merits.

The OMASC design team, with the new A-102 Stormcrow Close Air Support aircraft, has extensively reviewed both the nation's requirements and the aircraft of the competitors. As a result, we are willing to offer a special version of the A-102A (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7374275&postcount=706), named the A-102Sc Schultaria Stormcrow. We wish to present this, along with the F-125A (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6058363&postcount=619) High-Speed Interceptor Upgrade Project we are woking on, and is almost finished:

A-102Sc Schultaria Stormcrow Close Air Support Aircraft:

Length: 17.38m
Height: 4.92m
Wingspan: 16.89m
Propulsion: Two Honjak Electrics HEK-102N turbfans, 18,200kg (40,124lb) of thrust each engine
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 39,200kg (86,421lb)
Crew: 1
Ceiling: 47,000ft
Max Range: 2580km, refueling enabled
Speed: Mach 0.89
Armour: Primarily titanium and composites
Armament: One GAR-107B 30mm cannon of up to 5400 rpm, 12,200kg (26,896lb) of additional ordnance on 12 under-wing and 3 under-fuselage pylons
Cost: $47 million (A-102Sc)

Standard Munitions Carried:
-Mk.82 500lb/OMASC UB5 bombs
-Mk.83 1000lb/UB20 bombs
-Mk.84 2000lb/UB20 bombs
-Cluster, incendiary and leaflet bombs (including WCMD and mine dispensers)
-Light laser and GPS guided bombs
-AGM-65 Maverick missiles and equivalent
-AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and equivalents (On 4 and 6 rounds racks)
-JCM (Joint Common Missile) missiles and equivalents (on 4 and 6 rounds racks)
-OMASC AGM-122 Sidearm Turbo and equivalents (On 4 rounds racks)
-Hydra and Zuni rocket pods
-OMASC six-round 128mm rocket pods, four-round 155mm rocket pods (rockets including standard HE and blast frag, flechette, WP, smoke, and illumentation rounds, among others)
-OMASC 12.7mm, 20mm and 27mm gun pods
-2-4 AIM-9X Sidewinder and equivalent (on wingtip pylons)
-Fuel tanks
-Noran Systems NJ210 Tactical Jammer Pod
-Noran Systems NK227 Milimeter Wave Radar Pod

Developed by OMASC as a replacement for older close air support aircraft such as the A-10 "Warthog", the A-102 Schultaria Stormcrow close air support aircraft is a new ground attack platform designed to provide close air support and other forms of ground attack. The aircraft, over its older counterparts such as the A-10A or the Su-25TM, is a better equipped, protected, faster, and more maneuverable aircraft with vastly superior avionics.

Design

The aircraft has a design similar to the Su-25 "Frogfoot", although the aircraft is vastly different when looked close up. Featuring a longer fuselage than both the A-10 and the Su-25, the wings are slightly swept, with two turbofans mounted on top of the wings. Two vertical stabilizers are installed. This gives the A-102 great maneuveribility at low and medium altitudes along with siginificant loitering capabilities, and enough stabilization for ground attack at very low altitudes. The majority of the aircraft is build with titanium, aluminum, and various composites, to give it a light weight. Armor plates, primarily made up of titanium alloys, composites, kevlar, and other materials are present throughout the aircraft to protect it from cannon fire and shrapnel from small surface-to-air missiles. The armored bubble canopy and cockpit, protected by a foaming system, armor plates (including several behind and below the ejection seat, and kevlar-like lightweight materials (made from carbon nanotubes and buckytubes materials) protects the pilot and vital systems from damage. Additionally, advanced self-sealing fuel tanks are complemented with foam and a Halon-based fire extinguishing system, along with a warning system that allows the pilot to receive information about damage on the aircraft. A fly-by-wire flight system, along with an emergency manual control system, are installed to give the pilot smooth control of the aircraft. The landing geat system, along with the braking system, are designed to allow the A-102 to operate from rough air strips and fields, including dirt strips and even highway landing strips.

To further increase survivability against missiles and anti-aircraft guns and cannons, the aircraft is complemented with other systems and minor designs. Various radar signature reduction measures, such as application of advanced RCS materials (especially around engines and the front of the aircraft) are given to decrease the signature by a large fraction. Various measures are also taken to provide a lower heat signature for the engines, as the aircraft features special electrochromic panels to distort the IR signature of the aircraft (to confuse IR-guided missiles), in addition to shapings and an "air mixing" system installed onto the nozzles of the engines.

Avionics

The aircraft features an advanced suite of sensor systems, providing the aircraft with an all weather attack capability. The center of the aircraft's avionic suite lies on the Unified Detection and Tracking Systems (UDTS), which includes an advanced LADAR system, and the Noran Systems RK228 combined FLIR/TV (including low light TV) systems. The LADAR system, the Permande-Enare Electronics Tinyeye, provides the aircraft with percision targeting capabilities at low altitudes in both day and night. It boasts a sufficent range and a suite of software and computers to detect, identify, and even track ground targets many kilometers away from both low and medium altitudes. The LADAR also features limited laser designation capabilities. The Noran Systems RK228, a replacement for the LITENING system, gives the aircraft an all-weather attack capability by featuring a FLIR infrared sensor system, a ultra high resolution TV camera, and a laser designator. Wide angle, narrow angle, tracking, and boresight capabilities are included. These are combined with an advanced helmet mounted sight, a wide angle HUD, and a glass cockpit system, providing the pilot with a wide range of attack capabilities. The helmet mounted sight is enabled to provide targeting for the defensive AIM-9X missiles, and the OMASC-designed gun pods.

In addition, the aircraft can also carry a NK227 milimeter-wave targeting radar to provide additional ground targeting capabilities in all weathers, including target tracking, imaging, and identification.

An advanced navigational system, including a GPS receiver and a radar altimeter, is included for safe low altitude flights. A sophiscated communication suite, including a satellite communications link, is included to allow the aircraft to communicate with air and ground units.

Additionally, the A-102 also features a capable defensive avionics suite. A IR countermeasures suite, along with a RWR and an integrated Noran Systems NJN218 jammer, are included to protect the aircraft against IR and radar based threats. A simplified LADAR detection system, composed of nodes throughout the aircraft, is installed as a standard. These systems are linked to chaff and flare dispensers, which consists of chaff/flare dispensers located throughout the aircraft, and two large chaff and flare "packs" that can hold either 260 chaff cartridges and 26 flares installed on the wing. A towed decoy can also be installed.

Weapons

The A-102 can carry a wide array of unguided and guided weapons, including bombs, rockets, missiles, and even gun pods. However, the centerpiece of the aircraft is the Gondarveskie Systems GAR-107 30mm cannon. Nicknamed the "tankburner", the 30mm cannon, although slightly less powerful and is lighter and smaller than the one used on the A-10, has a faster and selectable firing rate, and an increased range. Using new rounds and propellants developed by Gondarveskie, the 30mm cannon's performace is expected to surpass those of the A-10 with DU rounds.

An additional number of a total of 15 pylons are mounted on the aircraft. There are a total of 12 underwing and wingtip pylons, and 3 fuselage stations. The pylons are of advanced design, as they feature a stealthy shape, and the use of various composites materials. The four outermost pylons also features a special "rotating" function, as these "rotating pylons" are designed to rotate 120 degrees, providing the pilot with 360 degrees targeting capability with some weapons. As a result, there are a variety of munitions that can be carried, most commonly unitary and cluster bombs (including the OMASC UB series with ONC fillers and enhanced tail assemblies), with another variety of ground attack missiles, including Hellfires and Mavericks. A wide range of rocket pods can also be carried, along with gun pods developed by Gondarveskie, including the twin 12.7mm (.50 cal) gun pod, the 20mm gatling gun pod, and the 27mm cannon pod. Short range air-to-air missiles can be carried on the two wingtip stations (on racks of two), as the pilot's helmet mounted sight and the "rotating pylon" helps greatly when the aircraft is under attack from its rear. Bombs and missiles are also frequently carried on racks (which are mounted on the pylons) as well.

As we hope that our proposal can be considered, we can assure that this aircraft is a worthy competitor. Although individual sales of units is entirely possible, the sale of a domestic production contract (meaning no sales, and that the production is for domestic purposes only) can be negotiated with OMASC.

OOC: This will be a harder decision than I hoped for, but I'm glad for the proposals thus far. I might have to expand to include an additional 500 billion dollar contract if I can't come to a decision.

One last BUMP on this before I head off to bed.

OOC: I'm extending the deadline for all aircraft proposals to Sunday (due to some RL obligations I have during the upcoming weekend). The contract announcement will be delivered on this thread on Tuesday of next week.

Another BUMP for any contractors who wish to propose their projects.

BUMP for more potential contracts.

OOC: Any other firms wish to propose their designs?

BUMP for more potential contracts.

The SKC has decided, after thorough review, to approve the following contracts totaling some 1.15 Trillion dollars over the course of the next ten years.

Interceptor Aircraft Contract: PX-108 (Phoenixius) 500 Billion for production rights and an order of 4000 aircraft over a period of ten years.

Ground Suppression Aircraft Contract (Carrier): CFA-15 Piledriver (Crookfur) 300 Billion for production rights and an order of 3100 aircraft over a period of ten years.

Ground Suppression Aircraft Contract (Land Based): A-15 (Illior) 50 Billion for production rights and an order of 2300 aircraft over a period of ten years.

Strategic Long Range Ground Suppression Aircraft Contract A-102 Sc (Omz222) 300 Billion for production rights and an order of 5300 aircraft over a period of ten years.

Crookfur Arms is delighted to have been amougnst those selected by the SKC to provide for thier aircraft requirements.

As we speak delagates are shuttleing backa nd forth signing documents and working out last minute details.

OOC: I haven't seen all of them but the ones I have seen are good videos. Clever way of showing off your stuff in NS.

A BUMP for the other accepted contractors to reply to my final bids.

The Omzian arms contractor OMASC is very satisfied that our bid is accepted. As a result, we will accept the request for a domestic production license, as well as the 5300 aircraft, which will be filled over a period of ten years at a cost of $132.5 billion dollars (since unit price for this has dropped to $25 million dollars). As we contine to process the requests, we are hoping to send an engineer team to overlook the construction of the A-102Sc aircraft.

Once again, as the Omzian state arms contractor OMASC, we are satisfied that we are able to do business with Schultaria Prime, and hopes to do so again in the future.

Regards,

Honjak L. Lorae,
Chief Executive Procurement Officer,
Omzian Military Aerospace Corporation

We thank you for accepting our bid. We shall send over the details of the plane now, and the aircraft shall be shipped to you within the year.

The SKC has decided, after thorough review, to approve the following contracts totaling some 1.15 Trillion dollars over the course of the next ten years.

Interceptor Aircraft Contract: PX-108 (Phoenixius) 500 Billion for production rights and an order of 4000 aircraft over a period of ten years.

Ground Suppression Aircraft Contract (Carrier): CFA-15 Piledriver (Crookfur) 300 Billion for production rights and an order of 3100 aircraft over a period of ten years.

Ground Suppression Aircraft Contract (Land Based): A-15 (Illior) 50 Billion for production rights and an order of 2300 aircraft over a period of ten years.

Strategic Long Range Ground Suppression Aircraft Contract A-102 Sc (Omz222) 300 Billion for production rights and an order of 5300 aircraft over a period of ten years.
Illior accepts this contract for the Allied export version I'm Guessing, and 230 shall be shipped to you each year fot the next year, and 300 billion for the production rights is great!, have fun and enjoy the planes...