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[ [ AeroHawk 3XT Radar-Scrambling Inter-Continental Guided Missile ] ]

Aeronexus SpA, Pacitalia's largest aerodynamical weaponry and machinery manufacturer, has, in cooperation with Pomentane Ballistics PCG, successfully researched, developed and tested an inter-continental missile with laser-guide and radar-scrambling capabilities. It, therefore, takes on the name Radar-Scrambling Inter-Continental Guided Missile, or RSICGM. The RSICGM is meant to be an improvement on typical ALCM and ICBM technology by enhancing target hit precision and allowing nations to "fire-and-forget" on enemy targets. The powerful composite block core backed up by a significant C4 plastique core provides powerful detonation and explosion sure to destroy anything in its path and render the target useless for long-term periods. The hydrogen fuel cell powerplant only adds to the missile's terrifying explosive power; when the target is hit, the heat of the explosion allows the incendiation of the power unit, causing further explosive damage. The near-stealth quality of the missile means that to the human ear, the Mach-3.2 RSICGM sounds like a harmless light airplane flying overhead through sound reduction muffling gills. Fast, nimble and agile; the RSICGM will be a pure tool of victory for the sender and destruction for the enemy and receiver for years to come.

Weaponry Data
Nickname: "AeroHawk 3XT"
Model: 3XT-001L-G
Year(s) of Research: 2002, 2003
Year(s) of Development: 2003, 2004
Year of Release: 2005
Development: Aeronexus SpA, Pacitalia
Design: Aeronexus SpA, Pacitalia
Manufacture: Aeronexus SpA, Pacitalia; Pomentane Ballistics PCG, Pacitalia
Patent Ownership: Pacitalian Military, 60%; Aeronexus SpA, 30%; Pomentane Ballistics PCG, 10%

Dimensions and Human Sense
Length: 95.3 cm (3.13 feet)
Width: 22.2 cm (0.73 feet)
Wingspan: 35.0 cm (1.15 feet)
Naked-eye visibility at 1500m elevation: 20-20 vision, 10% probability of sight contact; 20-15, 15%
Naked-eye visibility at 3000m elevation: 20-20 vision, 0% probability of sight contact; 20-15, 2-3%
Sonic recognition by human ear at 1500m elevation: perfect hearing, 10% probability
Sonic recognition by human ear at 3000m elevation: perfect hearing, 2% probability
Sonic comparison: light airplane engine

Specifications
Mass (without warhead): 12.8kg (28.2 lbs)
Mass (with warhead): 23.2kg (51.0 lbs)
Fuselage mass: 4.1kg (9.0 lbs)
Fuselage materials: Carbon fibre and titanium with interior spoke layout
Warhead: Cobalt-60/Uranium-238/Tungsten composite block (lightweight)
Warhead mass: 10.4kg / 22.8 lbs (Uranium-238: 5.6kg, Cobalt-60: 2.2kg, Tungsten: 2.6kg)
Powerplant: 2.6-litre capacity Hydrogen Fuel Cell, miniaturised 96-volt battery for backup
Backup charge: 3.0kg (6.6 lbs) of sarcophagated, concentrated C4 plastique w/ depleted uranium 235 cells (MLIP)*
Guiding laser width and strength: infrared 1.5 cm (0.67 in) fixated charge, 600-watt
Laser reference: Satellite guide, double GPS triangulation
Range: maximum 2800km (1680mi)
Speed of travel: maximum on or around Mach-3.2 (Supersonic-Capable Missile at 3,920 km/h)
Target hit at 2400km distance from launch site: est. 35-40 min travel time
Friendly Fire avoidance: chambered magnesium self-destruction detonator mechanism, elevation to detonate set at 4000m

Radar Scramble Unit
Unit width: 3.5 cm (1.38 in)
Unit length: 3.5 cm (1.38 in)
Unit height: 3.0 cm (1.18 in)
Unit mass: 126g (0.126kg,
Shell: Carbon-titanium heat-resistant composite
Unit location: forward lower left of missile fuselage
Unit method: Electromagnetic ping disruption on multi-frequency lightweight electropower transmitter (MFLET)
Works on: Guaranteed on all radar units designed and implemented on or before 10 May 2005. May work on those designed after, but no guarantee can be issued in this case.
Effective range: 150-175km radius around RSU, varies with surrounding landforms or interference
Powerplant: Draws slight power from the backup 96-volt battery but does not hinder backup power should principal power malfunction.

Damage Result
Use for direct hit: Total damage within 10m radius of target, decrease of 2% damage per 25m radial extortion from target
Use for relative hit: Total damage within 100m radius of target, decrease of 5% damage per 25m R.E.F.T.

Optional Extras
Extra $3.0million USD per missile for remote camera-mount visual manual guidance system, operated from launch base, in case of laser guidance failure or manual guidance preference.

More extras in development.

Pricing and Discounts

Pricing System
No sales to non-friendlies/non-allies, this is non-negotiable.
No sales to nations with a population smaller than 100 million (NS figure, not what you RP as having) or a defence budget below $200 billion USD.
Limit of five missiles for nations below 500 million in population or a defence budget of $1.5 trillion USD or less.

Base price: $40 million USD
Quantity price reduction: Purchase 5000 and get 10% off and 25 of them at no charge.

Discounting System
Some countries are eligible to receive a discount to lower the price of each missile.
15% - Most Trusted/Honoured Nation - Sarzonia, Hamptonshire, Federal Republic of Canada, Euroslavia, Moepoeia, Isselmere-Nieland, OMP
10% - Most Favoured Nation - Praetonia, Hogsweat, USSR, The Macabees, TIoR, TBD

Purchasing Conditions
Once you have purchased one or more RSICGMs, you agree not to resell at a lower or higher price to a third-party nation. You agree that if the third-party desires a variously-sized stock of RSICGMs, they should first be recommended to apply to Aeronexus.
Upon purchasing one or more RSICGMs, you agree that you will refrain from duplicating or modifying the missile by extricating the written technological specifications of the missile through inspection. You agree that if a representative corporation desires to make a similar model to the RSICGM, you will purchase the rights to do so from Aeronexus and the Pacitalian Military.
This technology is non-refundable; if unsatisfied, the choice exists to destroy the technology, but it will be at the expense of the purchaser.

Order your RSICGM today. It will be the wisest decision for national defence you make for a long time to come. And, best of all, it's 100% Pacitalian designed, researched, developed and manufactured, so you know it will be a good quality missile that you will have no problems with. RSICGM missiles come with a comprehensive training guide that will allow your technicians, those you trust above anyone else, the ability to fix an RSICGM should there ever be a problem. Frankly, there never should be.

Sincerely,

Matteo Antano Samazzati
Direttore-Superiano
Aeronexus SpA
Ballistic and Guided Projectiles Division
Saronno, Pomentane.

[OOC: Do a little bit of RP when ordering, preferably in a letter format. Do your own math unless you're unsure whether you qualify for a discount. Even if you're not on the list of most favoured/honoured/trusted nations, you still might qualify as those are a select, mentionable few of the ones on the list.]

The Al Muslimeen Air Core would like to buy up to 200 of these AeroHawk 3XT"
for $8 billion USD in total.

In the interests of strengthening both the defencive and strategic capabilities of the Incorporated Sarzonian Defence Department, we have evaluated and decided to order 1,000 of the AeroHawk 3XT RS-1CGM with the optional remote manual guidance package. We are duly impressed by the results our computer models have indicated in both target acquisition, defencive penetration, and ultimate impact.

The total amount for this order, including 15 percent discount for Most Trusted/Honoured Nation status, is $36.550 billion U.S. Monies shall be wired upon confirmation of this order and shall be sent to the account you specify. We look forward to more dealings with Aeronexus SpA in the future and hope that ties between the Incorporated States of Sarzonia and her Pacitalian brethren remain ever strong!

John Newman
Vice President for Defence
Incorporated States of Sarzonia

OOC: Some very in-depth information and an interesting concept I admit, though to be frank there are still some problems, and that there still seems to be a lack of information in regards to what characteristics the missile actually possesses to make it stealthy visually and acoustically. However, probably the main concern is the range and speed. How are you going to propel a 51lb missile, with a length only a fraction of most air-to-air missiles, over a range of 2800km at a speed of over Mach 3? That not only means that at most you can only get about 8.5kg occupied by the propulsion system and fuel (though personally I still have doubts about using a hydrogen fuel cell system for providing fuel and power, and there appears to be no information on the actual system that propels the missile), but would also mean that it's highly unlikely for such missile to travel over a range just below 3000km, at a speed that exceeds most cruise missiles IRL.

Not meaning to be counterproductive and a very nice concept I may say, but there's still the key serious flaw. With that size and weight the it's more than impossible to give a missile that kind of range, speed, and capability.

The Al Muslimeen Air Core would like to buy up to 200 of these AeroHawk 3XT"
for $8 billion USD in total.

OOC: I, of course, will gladly sell you as many as you want, but as said, I would prefer a little more effort put into your post. Look at what Sarzonia did as an example.

OOC: *snip*

As I mentioned, it's meant to be an improvement on current cruise missiles, so it is faster. The mass may be a little heavier than it should be, that can be corrected, as I factored in a little more weight for the fuselage etc. that doesn't need to be there. I figured making it a little heavier would be realistic, but I see it may be the opposite. :p

The hydrogen fuel cell powerplant is lightweight, it employs only the most basic machinery and parts, enough to run the missile safely and smoothly without any danger of failure. It would, therefore, take around 6kg of mass out of the 8.5kg you suggested. When I was doing my stats, I estimated about 9kg would be left for the propulsion-fuel system, so we're on the same track there.

Thank you for the compliment. Of course, this is the first version of such a device and will most definitely be tweaked and modified until it is near-perfect. Right now, the important thing is that it does its job.

(order)
[OOC: For this purpose, 1 day = 1 NS year]

To: John Newman, Vice President for Defence, Incorporated States of Sarzonia
From: Matteo Antano Samazzati, Direttore-Superiano, BGP Division, Aeronexus SpA

We are pleased to accept and fulfil this order for 1,000 RSICGMs with the extra of camera-mount backup guidance. Any questions you have about the missile can be directed to myself or any of my staff at any time. The construction and shipping of this order should take around 18 months to complete.

The order has been confirmed, you can wire the money at any time. Thank you for doing business with us, and we only hope that these missiles serve our good friends in Sarzonia well in the future.

Sincerely,
Matteo Antano Samazzati
ma.samazzati@anxs.ml.pc

OOC- I'd have to agree with Omz here... This thing weighs a little over 50lbs, is a little over 3 feet long... Obliterates anything with a 10m radius. And costs $40 Million USD? Not to mention its intercontinental? With that size?

Cruise missiles weigh several hundred pounds if I'm not mistaken [maybe more, maybe less, not sure].

Its a great design, but I think you have your specifications just a little bit off. You're basically taking an anti-tank guided missile and giving it the capabilities of a cruise missile.

OOC: I am happy to note that I will be re-evaluating the statistics over the next few days to see if I can wrangle a more realistic look out of this technology. I appreciate the suggestions and comments! :)