NationStates Jolt Archive


Leafanistan announces revolutionary UCAV (Attn. Tokera, SWC)

Leafanistan
22-08-2005, 03:44
After years of collaboration with SWC nations and the Tokera, Leafanistan releases its second generation UCAV. For this revolution in airpower the remote control option was dropped due to delays in its transmission and action. A delay that was unacceptable in combat conditions where even 2 seconds mean life or death of hundreds.

Using F-16s that were destined for the scrapyard, they were heavily modified. The pilot's seat was removed and instead the front bulb contains the UCAV's front-facing "eyes" along with a LASER rangefinder and the MASER turret. There is a second MASER turret below the front to take out SAMs, however only one can operate at a time. Without life-support systems and many safety systems there was enough room to install the most critical component. The Taps Tactical Niche Intelligence, or Taps N.I.

Artificial Intelligence Unit

Based on the human brain structure, scientists years ago developed sentient computers. Using pre-programmed bonds on their thinking, they only care for the mission and the protection of the user.

A small advanced memory crystal 7 cm^2 in size costing 1.1 million USD is the heart of this system. It uses a fiber optic computer to harden it against EMPs. Then a series of hardened hard drives with dampening systems stores data. Reaction time is nearly inperceptable compared to stimulus input time.

Using Tokera technology the Objective Learning Technology System allows UAV's and UCAV's to fly with pilots on combat missions to observe, learn, and improve on pilots capabilities, moves, and strategies. the system also allows the UCAV to learn be constantly learning from its enemies and improving its moves to counter the enemies. This information can be shared between all other UCAVs through the network data link.

Identification Friend or Foe Threat Assesment System (IFFTAS)- allows the UCAV to accuire targets and engage them according to threat level. Can destinglish from friend or foe. Currently Leafanistani models take advantage of Friend or Foe tags embedded in all Leafanistani planes.

Another Tokera innovation the Attack/defence coodination system(ADCS)- allows the UCAV to corrdinate attacks or defence with other UCAVs. Over their secure network, if a connection cannot be established with the local battlenet, the UCAV will operate independently.

The Automated Refueling, Rearming (ARR)- allows the UCAV to be landed, then refueled & rearmed without need of a crew, then the systems is capable of launching the UCAV again (coupled with a Automated refueling rearming station)

The Automated Refueling Aircraft designated US(R)-50 "Candyman" is a low-input unmanned aircraft capable of holding a steady position and refueling manned and unmanned aircraft, currently in use with all SWC nations and Tokera. (OOC: Lets just insert that infrastructure...)

Armament and Detection Equipment

Based on the F-16C/D, it features conformal fuel tanks and improved radar and avionics. The General Electric F110-132 is a development of the -129 model and is rated at 32,500 lbf (144 kN). A major difference from previous Blocks is the Northrop Grumman APG-80 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. This UCAV allows the carriage of all Block 50/52 aircraft-compatible weaponry as well as ASRAAM and the AGM-84E Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM). The CFTs provide an additional 450 US gallons (2,045 litres) of fuel allowing increased range or time on station. This has the added benefit of freeing up hardpoints for weapons, i.e. hardpoints that would have been occupied by underwing fuel tanks.

The advantage of using an N.I. besides loss of pilots is the ability for the aircraft to utilize the inherently unstable F-16 platform to perform 9g+ turns and manuvuers taking full advantage of the aircraft's abilities.

Size:
* Length: 15.52 m
* Height: 4.69 m
* Wingspan: 11.13 m
* Wing area: 34.84 m²
Weight:
* Empty: 9,527 kg
* Normal takeoff: 15,000 kg (?)
* Maximum: 22,100 kg
Speed: mach 2.3 at altitude
Ceiling: about 18 km.
Range:
* Range: more than 2,000 miles ferry range
Wing loading: 430 kg/m² at weight of 15,000 kg
Armament: 20mm cannon, plus maximum weapon load of 8085 kg:
* AAMs: AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, Mitsubishi AAM-3
* air-to-ground weapons include: ASM-1 and ASM-2 anti-ship missiles, various free-fall bombs with CGS-1 IIR seeker heads

This weapon is available only to SWC nations and the Tokera.

Current Leafanistani designation is the: UC-16 "Red-eye Falcon"

The Taps Tactical N.I. is sold only to SWC nations and the Tokera, the equipment required to manage them is also restricted.

Recent intelligence indiciates these cost $5 million US to modify from existing F-16 platforms.

It costs $35 million to build them from scratch.
The Silver Sky
22-08-2005, 03:57
OOC: To bad I can't buy any, I'd buy a few for testing, but I really don't see the advantage of UCAV's over manned fighters besides the pilot's life.
Leafanistan
22-08-2005, 14:49
OOC: To bad I can't buy any, I'd buy a few for testing, but I really don't see the advantage of UCAV's over manned fighters besides the pilot's life.

OOC: One thing is that the N.I. will play fun tricks with oncoming missiles, dodging them at the last second and forcing the missile to perform a full 180 degree turn. And 9g+ manuvuers will make close-quarter dogfights hell when fighting against human targets.

BUMP for Tokera and SWC
The Black Merchants
22-08-2005, 14:55
Ever seen the movie Stealth? This reminds me of that. ALso, this is PMT I presume.
Leafanistan
22-08-2005, 15:11
Ever seen the movie Stealth? This reminds me of that. ALso, this is PMT I presume.

OOC: That movie was a total lie. No spoilers but don't see it. Its another sappy romance flick that LIEZ to you about its plot. And yes this is PMT.
The Black Merchants
22-08-2005, 15:25
It was actually a good movie. Yea the plot is cheezy, but the animations are worth seeing.
Halberdgardia
22-08-2005, 16:53
Form Letter from the Department of State, Sub-Department of We Don't Give a Damn

(Check all that apply)

Dear:

[ ] President
[ ] Prime Minister
[ ] King/Queen
[ ] Maniacal Dictator
[X] Reasonable Leader
[ ] Twit with guns
[X] CEO/Board Chairman

Congratulations on your:

[X] New weapon
[ ] WMD proliferation
[ ] First satellite launch
[ ] Imperialist expansion
[ ] Prelude to ethnic cleansing attempt
[ ] Prelude to future terrorist attacks
[ ] Superb display of complete idiocy
[ ] Success in tying your shoelaces

We would protest more, but:

[ ] That wouldn't be enough, so we protest vehemently
[X] We're actually happy for you
[X] We might buy weapons from you
[ ] Ours is bigger
[ ] We've done worse
[ ] You are a tiny nation with no influence
[ ] You have insulted/threatened other nations who will destroy you for us
[ ] We honestly couldn't care less
[ ] "Family Guy" is on

Therefore, we have decided to:

[ ] Declare war
[ ] Instate an embargo
[ ] Declare that you are all a bunch of idiotic sub-human sapien-like creatures and are thus totally unfit to wipe your own asses, let alone hold public office
[ ] Sit back and laugh as you are annihilated
[ ] Offer to buy your nukes at $1 million per kiloton
[ ] Offer weapons to your enemies
[X] Send a tactical fruit basket
[ ] Send a tactical nuclear weapon disguised as a fruit basket
[X] Buy weapons from you

In closing, we hope you:

[X] Have a nice day
[ ] Find eternal peace
[ ] Know what the hell you're doing
[ ] Enjoy being incinerated by aforementioned tactical nuclear weapon
[ ] Accidentally bomb yourself
[ ] Burn in the fiery depths of hell
[ ] Die an ironic death
[ ] Choke on a pretzel

[OOC: I might actually buy a few of these down the road. I'll think about it.]
Leafanistan
22-08-2005, 17:06
OOC: Please, everyone, you are killing my joke, use it sparingly on cliche and n00b threads. I only did it once to be a cock to some of the newer threads out there.
The tokera
22-08-2005, 17:47
awsome how much are production rights, if I cant get production rights ill buy 2000x UC-16 "Red-eye Falcon" for a total of $70,000,000,000

OOC: thank you verry much, this is just what i wanted
Halberdgardia
22-08-2005, 17:52
OOC: Please, everyone, you are killing my joke, use it sparingly on cliche and n00b threads. I only did it once to be a cock to some of the newer threads out there.

OOC: :(

Just kidding. Yeah, I'll cut back on the form letters.

IC: We're interested in production rights for this intriguing new weapon. Name a price.
Leafanistan
22-08-2005, 17:52
awsome how much are production rights, if I cant get production rights ill buy 2000x UC-16 "Red-eye Falcon" for a total of $70,000,000,000

OOC: thank you verry much, this is just what i wanted

Leafanistan has wired the blueprints and all the necessary plans over a secure channel to help you build Red-eyes. We are also sending you 2000 of our modified F-16s to your nation.
The tokera
22-08-2005, 18:00
thank you