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D4 Rising Sun
30-06-2005, 01:11
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Ground:

Type 90 Tank
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The Type 90, equipped with 120mm gun, is a first-class tank that is equal to any tank made by leading nations of the world. The tank is equipped with a the same Rheinmetall 120-mm tank gun as the the German Leopard

The Type 90 tank carries a smoothbore barrel rather than a rifled barrel, and ammunition includes armor-piercing projectiles, antitank howitzer shells, and adhesive [high explosive plastic (HEP)] howitzer shells.

The Type 90 weighs 50 gross tons, is powered by a 1,500-horsepower engine, and has a 30-horsepower-per-ton power-to-weight ratio. With the exception of the turretless Swedish Stridsvagn (S-type) tank and various Russian models, the Type 90 tank is the first tank to achieve manpower savings by reducing the crew to three through the development of an ammunition autoloader.

Innovative technology includes a laser and thermal-guided gun and turret controls. The automatic target tracking system using a thermal image display is controlled through a tank commander's targeting periscope attached to the top of the turret in an independently rotatable mode. Night-vision range finders are integrated into fire control systems (FCS) and night vision thermal imaging systems of a passive type use the infrared rays emitted from the opposing target to provide a substantial improvement in visible range. These features enable the tank to achieve high-precision, mobile firing, and enhanced the tanks capabilities to respond rapidly to multiple targets. Proprietary technology was used on the composite armor, including steel and ceramics with superior projectile-resistant qualities.

Specifications
CREW: 3
MAX WEIGHT: About 50t
LENGTH OVERALL: About 9.80m
WIDTH OVERALL: About 3.40m (skirt attaching)
HEIGHT OVERALL: About 2.30m
GRADIENT: 60%
MAX SPEED: About 70km/h
ENGINE: Liquid-cooled two-stroke 10-cylindered diesel engine
Max power 1,500PS/2,400rpm
ARMAMENT
1 - 120mm smooth bore gun
1 - 12.7mm (Cal. 50) heavy machine gun
1 - Type 74 7.62mm mounted machine gun

Price: 500.000$
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Type-87 self-propelled anti-aircraft machine-gun
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Specifications
Crew-member 3 person
Weight About 38 tons
Whole Length 7.99m
Full-width 3.18m
Total height 4.4m (standing up)
Speed Approximately 53km/h
Engine Air cooled two cycle 10 cylinder diesel engine
Output 720PS/2,200rpm
Armament 35mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Price: 350.000$
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Aircraft:

F/A-18 Hornet
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Power Plant: Two F404-GE-402 afterburning engines, each in the 18,000 pound thrust class, which results in a combat thrust-to-weight ratio greater than 1-to-1. Depending on the mission and loading, combat radius is greater than 500 nautical miles.

Accomodations: Single seat aircraft

Performance: F/A-18C maximum speed at level flight in altitudes of 36,089 ft.
Mach 1.7

Armament: can carry up to 13,700 pounds of external ordnance.
Weapon stations include: two wingtip stations for Sidewinders; two outboard wing stations for air-to-air or air-to-ground weapons; two inboard wing stations for fuel tanks, air-to-air, or air-to-ground weapons; two nacelle fuselage stations for AMRAAMs, Sparrows, or sensor pods; and one centerline station for fuel or air-to-ground weapons.

M61 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon with 520 rounds of 20mm ammunition is internally mounted in the nose

Mission and Capabilities: The F/A-18 Hornet can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Cockpit displays and mission avionics are thoroughly integrated to enhance crew situational awareness and mission capability in high threat, adverse weather/night environments. Cockpits are night vision goggle compatible. Multi-Sensor Integration and advanced data link capabilities further enhance situational awareness.

Price: 39.500.000$
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Maritime:

DDH 143 Shirane (Destroyer, Helicopter)
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The Maritime Self Defense Force first system warship, presently Shirane type serves as the flagship of two of the Escort Flotilla. The DDH 143 Shirane Destroyer, Helicopter expands and improves the design of the DDH 141 Haruna type helicopter guard defense warship, which similarly can load 3 helicopters. In addition, this is the first Japanese warship to carry a three-dimensional radar. Because it is designed from beginning as a system warship with an improved digital computer, the Shirane type features air defense ability and communication capabilities which are improved markedly.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/images/shirane02_h-s.jpg

Specifications:

Standard displacement: 5,200 ton
Total length: 159m
Width: 17. 5m
Draft: 5. 3m
Main engine: Ishikawajima Harima 2 torso impulse type steam turbine 2 basis, 2 axis
Output: 70, 000hp
Speed: 32 knot
Crew-member: 350 person
Air search radar: OPS - 12
Anti- water radar: OPS - 28
FCS: 1 types A of WN - 2572 type fire direction devices
Aircraft: 3 - SH - 60J anti-submarine helicopters
Anti-aircraft armament: Sea-Sparrow SAM - 8 connected launcher
Anti- warship armament: machines 1
Anti-submarine armament: ASROC 8 connected equipment discharge
Torpedo armament: 68 type three connected equipment it is short
CIWS: 20 millimeter CIWS Mk15
Gun: Mk42 127 millimeter 54 caliber single mount rapid fire gun
Price: 500.000.000$
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DD 101 Murasame
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The DD 101 Murasame class is a third-generation general-purpose escort ship, classified by some as large frigates, of the Maritime Self Defense Force. The 4,400 displacement ton Murasame-class is 1,000 displacement tons larger than its predecessor, the Kiri class DD ships of 3,400 tons. The armament includes advanced radar systems, anti-aircraft missiles, and vertical launchers. Highly reliable electronic systems are used for automation of various equipment and machinery. The vessels play a main role in the fleet in service, displaying its versatility. Defense equipment was further improved, increasing stealth performance. Automation technology is also introduced to various equipment to save manpower. The environment of the accommodation quarters is upgraded.

displacement: 4,400 tons (Standard) 5,100-5,200 tons (Fully Loaded)
Boundary dimension: Length 151m / 495 feet
Width: 17.4m / 56 feet
Depth: 10.9m
Draft: 5.2m
Main machinery: Ishikawajima Harima LM2500 gas turbine x 4 basic 2 axial propulsion
Output: 60,000 horsepower
Maximum Speed: 30-33 knots
Endurance 4,500 nm at 18 knots
Radar System: Air Search: Melco OPS 24, 3D
Surface: JRC OPS 28D
Navigation: OPS 20
Fire Control: Two Type 2-31
Sonar System: Mitsubishi OQS-5 (Hull Mounted)
OQE-1 Towed Array
Missiles: SSM - 8 SSM-1B Harpoon
SAM - Raytheon Mk48 VLS Sparrow
Guns: 1 0T0 Melara 3 in (76 mm) /62 compact
2 GE / GD 20mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15
Torpedoes: 6 - 324 mm Type 68 tubes. Type 89 (Mk 46 Mod 5)
Decoys: 4 Chaff launchers
Aircraft: 1 - SH-60CJ anti-submarine helicopters
Crew: 165 - 170
Price: 550.000.000$
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SS 590 Oyashio
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The Oyashio class represents departure form previous submarines of the Maritime Self Defense Force, which have used a tear drop hull form. This latest and most powerful submarine changed to a "leaf coil" hull form. It incorporates not only a different hull form, but unlike conventional type of structure which was a double hull system, the Oyashio has a single hull / double hull compound design.

The design of the Oyashio started by seriously considering the arrangement of the sensor first, after which the entire layout was decided. Previously the sonar was mounted in only the bow, but this new model which designates entire hull as the sensor, equipped with a conformal sonar arranged on the hull side to provide improved detection efficiency. In addition the combat intelligence processing system of new model also improves attack ability. The position of the torpedo tube differs from conventional type, with the bow torpedo tube placement decided after the arrangement of the sensor. The acoustic stealth efficiency of the hull is improved by installing sound-absorbing rubber tiles on the hull. A reduction of the crew is due to advanced new technology, with a smaller crew compared with similar types of submarine in other countries.

Specifications
Displacement: 2,750 tons surface
3,000-3,600 tons dived
Boundary dimension: Length 82m
Width: 8.9m
Depth: 10.3m
Draft: 7.4m
Boat shape: Double hull system (part single hull)
Main machine device: Kawasaki 12v25 / 25s Diesel x 2 bases
1 axial propulsion for underwater navigation
1 main motor 1 axis
Output: surface 3,400 horsepower, underwater 7,700 horsepower
Maximum Speed: 20 knots submerged
12 knots surfaced
Primary Armament: HU - 603b 533 millimeter discharge tubes 6 Harpoon USM
Systems: surface radar ZPS - 6?
ESM: device ZLR - 3?
Sonar: ZQQ - 5 (B) ZQR - 1 (TASS)
Crew: 70
Price: 300.000.000$
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SSBN-726 Ohio-Class FBM Submarine
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Specifications
Power Plant: One S8G nuclear reactor core reloaded every nine years
two geared steam turbines,
one shaft, output of 60,000 hp
Length: 560 feet (170.69 meters)
Beam: 42 feet (10.06 meters)
Displacement: Surfaced: 16,764 tons
Submerged: 18,750 tons
Speed: 25 knots submerged speed
Operating Depth: greater than 1,000 feet
Armament: 24 - tubes for Trident I and II,
4 - torpedo tubes with Mk48 Torpedoes
Systems: AN/BQQ-6 passive-only spherical bow and conformal sonar arrays
AN/BQR-19 active short range navigation set
AN/BQS-13 Active sonar
AN/BQS-15 high-frequency short range under-ice sonar set
TB-16B or TB-23 passive towed array
AN/BPS-15A I-Band search and navigation radar
AN/WLR-8(V) radar receiver
MK 98 Digital Missile Fire Control System (FCS) for Trident missiles
MK 118 Torpedo FCS
Crew: 15 Officers, 140 Enlisted
Price: 450.000.000$
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