NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: This is not actually to join in the hype of following someone else's ideas. I chose this, because I still have the opinion that my nation is fairly unknown, and needs to get more known inside NS. Well, I'll cut with the "I had a dream" sentences. Same rules like in other Reference threads:

-No posting (questions over MSN (kvluxemburg@hetnet.nl) or by TG)
-all this information is considered as OOC details.


Military Equipment

Navy
-Bordeaux-class DDG (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10466427&postcount=2)
-Diekirch-class SDN (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10466481&postcount=3)
-Le Havre-class CGN (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10466547&postcount=4)
-Marseille-class FFG (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10466608&postcount=5)
-Montpellier-class Modular LPH/CVL (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10466680&postcount=6)
-Nimes-class PF (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10466719&postcount=7)
-Perpignan-class CVN (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10471863&postcount=8)
-Verdun-class FFAA (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10471888&postcount=9)

Ground
-Battlesuit "FELIN" (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10471894&postcount=10)
-BdC-15 "Éléphant" (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10471896&postcount=11)
-JK-1b Rifle series (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10471899&postcount=12)

Air
-ASC-6 "Faucon" (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10472413&postcount=13)
-ASC-7 "Aigle" (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10472431&postcount=14)
-ASC-8 "Buse" (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10472484&postcount=15)
-Mirage 2100

Governmental subjects
-Grand Duke Koen van Luxemburg
-Premier Nicolas Hirtz

The Nation itself
-Police Forces


Diplomatical contacts
-IASP

Bordeaux-Class DDG

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Images/Talwar20.jpg

Contractor: Courbusier Navale N.V.
Displacement: 8,987 t
Dimensions: length 150.3 m (wl), 155.3 m (oa); width 20.8 m; draught 8.6 m
Propulsion: 4 Diesel Turbines capable of delivering 30000HP each, topspeed: 30 knots
Crew: (standard): 300; (usual limit): 350
Protection: (Main belt): 13 cm; (Main turrets): 10.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 13 cm; (Main missile magazines): 10.3 cm; (Hangar): 7.62 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3 cm; (CIC): 13 cm; (Bulkheads): 5.08cm.
Weapons:
2 VLS launch systems, capable of launching various sorts of missiles (MK. 41, 52 cells)
4x 76mm AutoCannon (Oto Melara)
6x 25mm Machine Guns
4x CIWS Goalkeeper
2x RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
RIM-116 RAM Rolling Airframe Missile
Aircraft: 1 Sea Tiger (Naval Version of the Tiger attack helicopter) 1 NH-90
Low Radar Signature (Stealth, achieved by angled design and Sound isolators)
Torpedo Counter-Measure system (SLQ-25)
AN/SPV 41 Navigation Radar
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director Radar
AN/SPS-40 Air Search
AN/SPY-1 Multirole Radar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
4 RIB's available

The Bordeaux class Destroyer was the replacement for the old heap of scrap the Van Luxemburgian Marine had used before. It was designed with the need of a completely new Navy in mind, in early 2005. The ship has resolved several situations as of now, and protects Van Luxemburgian waters with it's sheer engine power.

The Bordeaux has space for 2 helicopters, standardly equipped with a Sea Tiger and one NH-90 NFH helicopter. It has been equipped with a 52-cell VLS system, to quickly take out any hostile ships.

The 4 Diesel Turbines, constructed by VLT Automotive, have a power of around 30,000 horses each, able to propel the ship to a maximum speed of 30 knots plus.


Cost: $1000 million USD (incl. helicopters)

Diekirch-class SD

Contractor: Courbusier Navale N.V./ VDZ & VL B.V./ Marine Nationale Shipyards
Length 900.84m (wl), 915.18m (oa); width: 316m (oa), 300m (wl); draught: 20m full load, 16.2m standard
Displacement: 3.7 Mt (full load)
Complement: 11,000 (base) 4,000 (Air Crew) 5,000 (Marines) Max. 25000
Propulsion: 8 A4W Nuclear generators, Backup consisting of 6 30000HP Gas Turbines
Speed: standard: 21 kts.; maximum sustained: 23.2 kts.+; maximum burst: 24.3 kts.+
Armour: (Main belt): 145 cm; (turrets): 146.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 147 cm; (Main missile magazines): 48.3 cm; (Hangar): 49.62 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 45 cm; (CIC): 44 cm; (Bulkheads):46.08cm.
Vehicles
Air (Possible): 19 ASC-7 Aigle (Navy), 30 Rafale M, 2 E2C Hawkeye, 5 Sea Tiger Naval Assault Helicopters, 5 NH 90 Helicopters, 1 Westland Seaking Helicopter
Boats: 10 LCAC (stored under Stern of Ship) 3 HLCAC, 30 RIB’s, 20 LCM-8.
Amphibious: 20 VAB, 10 VBCI
Elevators: 4, each situated on one of the far sides of the ship. 70T capacity
Crane: 3 Cranes, can Lift 10T
Flight Deck Length: 900M with Steam Catapult. 2 flight decks, each side of the ship.
Helidecks: 4 (located on the sides of the ship)
Weapons:
20 635mm cannons (5 turrets, 4 barrels each, 2 fwd, 3 aft.)
12 155 mm cannons (6 turrets, 2 barrels each, 3 fwd, 3 aft.)
25 56mm autocannons
20 37mm AA cannons
10 Sea Wolf AA missile launchers
22 Crotale AA missile launchers
15 SAAM AA (Aster 15 navalized missile)
10 AA lasers (capable of holding off missiles by Burning their electric systems or igniting their payload in mid-air)
5 VLS cells ( 127 cells each)
7 AGM-84 Harpoon
9 BGM-109 Tomahawk
8 RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
16 RIM-67 SM2 Standard Missile
8 RIM-116 RAM
15 UUM-139 ASROC
12 MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube (SVTT) (Mk. 46 and Mk. 50 supplied, aswell as Mk. 60 CAPTOR)
40 CIWS Goalkeeper
Radar:
SPY-2 Multirole Radar
COBLU Combat Direction Finding
MK 36 SRBOC Decoy
AN/TPX-42 AATC DAIRAN/SPN-46 Precision Approach Landing System (PALS)
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director
AN/SPG-62 Illuminator
AN/SPN-41 Navigation
MFR
AN/SPS-64 Surface Search
AN/SPS-52
AN/SPS-55 Surface Search
Countermeasures:

N/SLQ-25 Torpedo decoy system
AN/WLR-12 ACINT Torpedo countermeasure system
AN/SLQ-37 mine countermeasure system
MWS 80-4 Mine Countermeasure system
Sonar:

AN/WQN-1
AN/UQN-4
AN/UQQ-2 SURTASS
TASP Process unit
AN/SQQ-89 ASWCS
AN/SQQ-32
AN/SQS-56 Hull Mounted
Others: AN/KAS-1A Chemical Warfare Detector
AN/UMK-3 TESS Tactical Environment support system
AN/UMQ-12 MRS Meteorological system.
Radios:
FLEETSATCOM
VHF/UHF
AN/USC-38
AN/SAT2B
ADNS
JMCS SLICE
Command:
AN/USQ-119E GCCS-M
AN/USQ-119 JMCIS
Control
Mk. 7 AEGIS
Mk. 1 SSDS
Intelligence:
AN/SYQ-23 JSIPS-N
AN/ULQ-20 BGPHES
CHBDL-ST
STACINTEL II+
TADIXS

All systems come together in a computer, to be processed. After that, Data
is sent to corresponding processors. Specs of computer:
60 Thz (1 TeraHerz is 1000 GigaHerz)
102.4 GB RAM
2 PB (Petabyte, 1 PB is 1000 TeraByte, 1 TB is 1000 GB)

The Diekirch-class SDN is the first (and only) Superdreadnaught ever produced by the complete Naval Big-book of names in Van Luxemburg. All big naval yards worked together in this project, to supply the van Luxemburgian Marine Nationale with her new flagships. Currently, 8 have been built, and each one has command over around 40 ships of the Marine Nationale. Most of the time, the Superdreadnaughts do not move outside National Waters, an are more used for imponating young people, and to encourage them on joining the Navy.


Price: 450 billion.

Le Havre-class CGN



Contractor: Marine Nationale Shipyards
Displacement: 15,987 t
Dimensions: length 190.3 m (wl), 198.3 m (oa); width 25.8 m; draught 9.6 m
Propulsion: 2 A4W Nuclear reactors topspeed: 40 knots
Crew: (standard): 400; (usual limit): 500
Protection: (Main belt): 15 cm; (Main turrets): 16.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 17 cm; (Main missile magazines): 18.3 cm; (Hangar): 9.62 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 5 cm; (CIC): 14 cm; (Bulkheads): 6.08cm.
Weapons:
2 VLS launch systems (MK. 41, 127 cells) (Frd, Aft)
3x 100mm AutoCannon
10x 25mm Machine Gun
4x CIWS Goalkeeper
2x RIM-67 SM-2 TMD
UUM-39 ASROC
RIM 116 Rolling Airframe Missile
Aircraft: 1 Sea Tiger (Naval Version of the Tiger attack helicopter) 2 NH-90
Low Radar Signature (Stealth, achieved by angled design and Sound isolators)
Torpedo Counter-Measure system (SLQ-25)
AN/SPV 41 Navigation Radar
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director Radar
AN/SPS-40 Air Search
AN/SPY-2 Multirole Radar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
6 RIB's available

The Le Havre Guided-Missile Cruiser is a new design by the Federal Marine Nationale Yards, and was staged in during the large Navy revamp of 2005. It's large storage space makes it ideal to carry 3 helicopters, while offensive capabilities remain. This ship is once again of the "stealth"-age, which was seemingly very popular under Van Luxemburgian designers when the groups of old ships were replaced by le Havres.

Cost: $3000 million USD (incl. helicopters)

Marseille-class FFG

http://www.scheldeshipbuilding.com/pics/f802b.jpg

Displacement: 3,987 t
Dimensions: length 120.3 m (wl), 128.3 m (oa); width 12.8 m; draught 3.6 m
Propulsion: 2 Gas Turbines capable of delivering 30000HP each topspeed: 40+ knots
Crew: (standard): 150; (usual limit): 250
Protection: (Main belt): 3 cm; (Main turrets): 0.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 3 cm; (Main missile magazines): 3 cm; (Hangar): 2 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3 cm; (CIC): 1 cm; (Bulkheads): 5 cm.
Weapons:
1 VLS launch system, capable of launching various sorts of missiles (MK. 41, 24 cells)
1x 127mm Autocannon (Oto Melara)
2x CIWS Goalkeeper
Aircraft: 1 NH-90
Low Radar Signature (Stealth, achieved by angled design and Sound isolators)
Mine Counter-Measure system (MWS80-4 mine countermeasure weapons system)
Torpedo Counter-Measure system (SLQ-25)
AN/SPV 41 Navigation Radar
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director Radar
AN/SPS-40 Air Search
AN/SPY-1 Multirole Radar
AN/SQQ-32 - Variable Depth Minehunting Sonar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
2 RIB's available

The Marseille-class Guided-Missile frigate is one of the lightest ships in service with the active warfleet of the Marine Nationale. With some 70 in service, this is one of the most quantitive ships in the Marine Nationale, together with the Nimes-Class.

Cost: $500 million USD (incl. helicopters)

Montpellier-class Modular LPH/CVL

http://www.scheldeshipbuilding.com/enforcer/pics/enforcer.jpg

http://www.scheldeshipbuilding.com/enforcer/pics/Enforc1.jpg
The Montpellier's variations are endless.

Contractor: Schelde Shipyards N.V.
Displacement: 8000-35,987 t
Dimensions: length 120-258.3 m (oa); width 24-31 m; draught 5.2-7.8 m
Propulsion: 2 A4W Nuclear reactors topspeed: 30+ knots
Crew: minimal: 900 Maximal: 1900 Troop limit: 240-1567
Protection: (Main belt): 23 cm; (Main turrets): 20.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 23 cm; (Main missile magazines): 20.3 cm; (Hangar): 17.62 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3 cm; (CIC): 13 cm; (Bulkheads): 7.08cm.
Weapons (depends on variation):
1 VLS (20 cells)
1x 56mm AutoCannon
10x 25mm Machine Gun
10x CIWS Goalkeeper
3 Crotale Naval AA missile launchers
1x RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
1x RIM-116 RAM Rolling Airframe Missile
Aircraft (maximum): 10 CH-47, 12 NH-90, 5 Sea King helicopters, 5 Tiger Attack helicopters, 2 Bo-105 reconaissance helicopters. (possibility for 10-15 ASC-8)
Low Radar Signature (Stealth, achieved by angled design and Sound isolators)
Torpedo Counter-Measure system (SLQ-25)
AN/SPN-46 Precision Approach Landing System (PALS)
AN/SPV 41 Navigation Radar
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director Radar
AN/SPS-40 Air Search
AN/SPY-2 Multirole Radar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
10 RIB's available
3 LCAC

The Montpellier-class is possibly the most inventive ship in the Van Luxemburgian Marine Nationale. It's Modular capability means it can be varied till an endless degree, with several targets or goals in mind. In several weeks, an Montpellier-class can be refitted with ready-built components to form a completely different ship, ranging from Light Aircraft carrier to Amphibious landing ship.

cost: $5000 million USD (with helicopters)

Nimes-Class PF

http://www.scheldeshipbuilding.com/pics/Sigma.16.jpg
Joy in three different sizes; Nimes is the ship in the front.

Contractor: Courbusier Navale N.V./ Schelde Shipyards
Displacement: 2,987 t
Dimensions: length 100.3 m (wl), 108.3 m (oa); width 10.8 m; draught 3.1 m
Propulsion: 2 Gas Turbines capable of delivering 30000HP each topspeed: 40+ knots
Crew: (standard): 100; (usual limit): 200; 30 Marines stationed aboard (total of 130)
Protection: (Main belt): 9 cm; (Main turrets): 8.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 9 cm; (Main missile magazines): 8.3 cm; (Hangar): 4.62 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 1 cm; (CIC): 3 cm; (Bulkheads): 2.08cm.
Weapons:
1 VLS launch system, capable of launching various sorts of missiles (MK. 41, 24 cells)
1x 56mm Autocannon
5x 25 mm MG
1x CIWS Goalkeeper
Aircraft: 1 NH-90
Low Radar Signature (Stealth, achieved by angled design and Sound isolators)
Mine Counter-Measure system ( MWS80-4 mine countermeasure weapons system)
Torpedo Counter-Measure system (SLQ-25)
AN/SPV 41 Navigation Radar
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director Radar
AN/SPS-40 Air Search
AN/SPY-1 Multirole Radar
AN/SQQ-32 - Variable Depth Minehunting Sonar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
1 RIB available

The Nimes-class is the smallest ship in service with the Marine Nationale, with exception of the Sigma-range (to which the Nimes belongs) of the Coastguard. The Nimes, a high-powered ship, is one of the ships in the Van Luxemburgian Navy that carry a Mine-Counter Measure system, the German-designed MWS-80-4. It is mainly designed for patrols in areas that are potentially hostile, not suited for smaller ships, or found in foreign seas.

Cost: $400 million USD (incl. helicopter)

Perpignan-class CVN

http://navy-matters.beedall.com/cvfimagesbig/cvf-bae-9.jpg

Displacement: 85,987 t
Dimensions: length 330.3 m (wl), 338.3 m (oa); width 39.8 m; Flight Deck: 75.4 m; draught 10.6 m
Propulsion: 3 A4W Nuclear reactors. topspeed: 30+ knots
Crew: (standard): 3000; airwing: 2300; (usual limit): 5000
Protection: (Main belt): 13 cm; (Main turrets): 10.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 13 cm; (Main missile magazines): 10.3 cm; (Hangar): 7.62 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3 cm; (CIC): 13 cm; (Bulkheads): 5.08cm.
Weapons:
1 VLS (24 cells)
2x 76mm AutoCannon (Oto Melara)
20x 25mm Machine Gun
10x CIWS Goalkeeper
RIM-116 RAM Rolling Airframe Missile
Aircraft: 5 Tigers, 17 NH-90, 50 Rafale-M, 10 ASC-7 Aigle, 2 Saab TP100 Erieye AWACS.
Systems:
Torpedo Counter-Measure system (SLQ-25, AN/WLR-12 ACINT)
AN/SPN-46 Precision Approach Landing System (PALS)
AN/SPV 41 Navigation Radar
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director Radar
AN/SPS-40 Air Search
AN/SPY-2 Multirole Radar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
15 RIB's available

The Perpignan CVN is the one and only Nuclear Aircraft Carrier of the Van Luxemburgian Marine Nationale, and it has served the VLMN since early 2005. Around 15 ships have been delivered, while the VLMN holds an option on another 2. The ship has been extensively armed, when compared to the previous Charles de Gaulle-Class CVN's. The two 76mm cannons, actually meant for other Major Surface Combatants, like cruisers or destroyers, have been mounted near each command tower, wjile around 20 light 25mm MG's provide cover along the complete length of the ship.

cost: $ 10000 million (with aircraft and helicopters)

Verdun Class FFAA

http://www.marine.nl/images/ZPRV-5-LAAG-600_tcm10-19739.jpg

Displacement: 7,987 t
Dimensions: length 140.3 m (wl), 145.3 m (oa); width 19.8 m; draught 7.6 m
Propulsion: 4 Gas Turbines capable of delivering 30000HP each topspeed: 30 knots
Crew: (standard): 270; (usual limit): 320
Protection: (Main belt): 3 cm; (Main turrets): 0.3 cm; (Main barbettes): 3 cm; (Main missile magazines): 3 cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3 cm; (CIC): 3 cm; (Bulkheads): 0.8cm.
Weapons:
VLS launch system, capable of launching various sorts of missiles (MK. 41, 36 cells)
1x 100mm AutoCannon
6x 25mm Machine Guns
1 AA laser (capable of holding off missiles and such)
6 Crotale Naval AA missile launchers
6x CIWS Goalkeeper
Aircraft: none
Low Radar Signature (Stealth, achieved by angled design and Sound isolators )
Torpedo Counter-Measure system (SLQ-25)
AN/SPV 41 Navigation Radar
AN/SPG-51D Missile Director Radar
AN/SPS-40 Air Search
AN/SPY-1 Multirole Radar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
no RIB's available

The Verdun-class was designed with the need for an AAW frigate in mind. It is a several times stretched version of the Marseille, and carries the modern Crotale AA Laucnhers, aswell as an innovative AA Laser. This laser, which has a low power output, is able to burn electric circuits, or disrupt a missile's situational awareness. The Verdun is on eof the most important ships in the war against enemy missiles.


cost: $ 1100 million USD

Battlesuit "FELIN"

http://www.autoroot.com/photos/albums/Felin/Felin.jpg

http://news.xinhuanet.com/mil/2005-05/19/xinsrc_34205021909324842982336.jpg



FELIN systems will comprise a modified weapon system, integral sensors, wearable computer, communications and display systems, advanced uniform, protection and headgear and team allocated equipment such as ODIN mini-UAV, robotic mule and commander's specific equipment. The weight of the entire FELIN system will be 29 kg, including weaponry, energy, ammunition, water and food.

Clothing
Superior resistance, comfort and stealth will enable the soldier to move faster with extra protection. The uniforms are designed for sufficient ventilation, and are fabricated from fire retardant materials, replacing current fire retardant coveralls used AFV crews. Torso protection will be improved removable modular combat jacket which will have significantly larger protection area, provided by soft, rather than hard ballistic protection plates. It will be supplemented by ceramic inserts for extra protection of critical areas, when required by the mission or threat level. The garment's structure will be modular, allowing the soldier to adjust the weight according to the mission. The suite will also be provided in a special Nuclear, Radiological, Bacteriological and Chemical protection configuration.

The Weapon System
The FELIN infantryman will use an upgraded FAMAS assault rifle or any other customizeable weapon which has been fitted with image intensifying (I2) sight and a wireless video camera that relay the sight images over wireless local network to either the torso or helmet displays, or directly to transmits them to the platoon commander or team leader. The FAMAS will be equipped with thermal weapon sights. FELIN V1 will field with four types of sights – a reflex day/night sight for the FAMAS, a day/night sight for Minimi, an improved long-range day/night (I2) sight integrated with a laser rangefinder for the PSG-1 sniper rifle and hand held imager, integrated with GPS, LRF and Digital Magnetic Compass (DMC) for commanders.

Electronics Systems

The helmet offers enhanced protection with an outer layer that contains a wide-angle day/night camera improving dismounted soldier's mobility in both day and night combat, relaying images to the helmet ocular, or thorax display unit. The soldier does not use a microphone for voice commands, but instead wears a headband with an osteo-phone. The helmet will also be equipped with passive elements for audio protection. The helmet mounted day/night microcamera will offer 50 degrees field of view. Using the standard headgear, the soldier will be able to detect a human target at 250 meters and identify it at a range of 170 meters.

The wearable computer (PEP), the hub of FELIN system is built around a high speed processor and USB 2.0 high speed, open universal port interfaces which controls the energy and links with different components, such as imaging sensors, weapon, displays, radio etc. The computer is connected to a man-machine interface enabling the soldier to control the system and carry out operations such as firing around a corner or see through obstacles.

The infantryman will use a small personal radio (RIF) transmitting voice and data communication. The RIF will be functional both in mounted or dismounted operations enabling GPS position tracking and information sharing within the squad and platoon. The communication bandwidth provided by the RIF is sufficient to pass operational graphics, imagery, maps and video sequences between team members and back to the higher echelon. They will operate with either all-in-one or sub-network architecture and interface with the fourth generation radio (PR4G) which remains the link between the dismounted platoon and the vehicles. As it is separated from the PEP computer, the radio will operate even in the event of computer breakdown. FELIN platoon will operate five networks: four will operate as RIFintra squad networks, (three infantry and one antitank squads) maintaining continuous and open "conference" between the squad members. Each RIFIntra network will also be separable into two intra-team sub-networks, allowing control of small team operations when required. At the platoon level, RIF Command network will operate, communicating between squad leaders, platoon commander, CO, snipers and the unit's armored personnel carriers.

Each section commander will be equipped with multifunction, un-cooled thermal binoculars used for day/night observation and targeting. The specialized section commanders will get portable information system terminals, (SIT), which are PDA sized digital assistants, used for tactical situation assessment. The SIT will display images, maps with overlaid symbology, and will be able to exchange encrypted messages with other commanders and higher echelons.

http://le.cos.free.fr/photo/felin/felin541.jpg

http://le.cos.free.fr/photo/felin/000.jpg

BdC-15 "Éléphant" HBT

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/VanLuxemburg/BdC-15VFOR-22.png

Type: Heavy Battle Tank
Manufacturer: Müller Panzerwerke B.V.
Crew (5): Commander, Gunner, 25mm-Gunner, Technician, Driver

Weight 90 Tons
Power plant: VLT Automotive VV24 Multi-fuel/ Bio Diesel 2400 HP
Air-Assisted Transmission 6 Speed Forward
2 Speed Reverse

Speed - Maximum 79 km/h (Governed)
Speed - Cross Country 56 km/h
Speed - 10% Slope 37 km/h
Speed - 60% Slope 20 km/h
Acceleration
(0 to 79 km/h) 15 Seconds
Cruising Range 576km

Main Armament: 150mm Müller Panzerwerke B.V. Smoothbore with Auto-Loader
Secondary Armament: 25mm VDZ & VL Auto-Cannon + 7.62 Minimi MG Co-Axial
Commander's Weapon: 7.62 Minimi MG + HOT 3 AT/Starstreak AA missile.
Coaxial Weapon .50 M2 Machinegun
Technician's weapon: 7.62 Minimi MG

NBC System: NBC-2000 with Airconditioning - San Gimignano Aero N.V.

Unit Replacement Cost: $13 Million USD.


The BdC-15 is Van Luxemburg's answer to the need for a heavy Tank/ Tank destroyer. It has been in development since 1998, and the project was started by Müller Panzerwerke B.V., which has it's factories near Innsbruck. The heavy vehicle was expected to reach full production by 2003, but this was postponed to 2004.
Nowadays, over 10,000 vehicles have been built, to supply several divisions of the Van Luxemburgian Army. (To be exact, 11 divisions)

Propulsion

The BdC-15 is supplied with VLT Automotive's masterpiece, the VV24 engine. This engine, which are in fact two V-12 engines joined together, delivers 2400 HP, while running on several possible fuels, of which Bio-Diesel is encouraged to use. it also uses a VLT Air-assisted Transmission, built to assist the driver to make higer speeds. 6 forwards gears and 2 reverse gears are built-in. the engine of the BdC-15 is located in the back, surrounded by sound-isolating materials and a layer of titanium armouring.

Armour

the armour of the BdC-15 consists of a layer of Chobham Armour, and a layer of Cermet Armour. This combination, reinforced with depleted Uranium rods, makes it almost 623mm (400mm Chobham, 223mm Cermet) thick, making a total RHAe value of about 1440mm. This can be reinforced with an Enhanced Appliqué Armour kit of 100mm thick, upping the RHAe level to an absolute maximum of 2440 mm.


Main Armament

The main armament of the "Éléphant" was supplied by Müller Panzerwerke, and consists of a 150mm Smoothbore gun, supplied with an autoloader. This gun can fire both APFSDS and HEAT. As it has been supplied with an Autoloader, one crewmember could be removed from the list. the autoloader has been covered with Titanium protection, with service hatches, to forecome accidents like those happened in the T-72. The main storage for APFSDS and HEAT rounds is located just above the engine, also using it's own armoured case, to prevent explosion during a strike. The main gun uses a digital stabilizing system, to make sure rounds are fired straight at the target indicated.
The gunner also has the Fire Management system FM13B, allowing to track targets, set the max number of shots in a minute, fire the gun, automatically aim the gun, and switch between rounds and the Co-axial MG.

Secondary Armament

The BdC-15 is also called "The Basher" by it's crews. This is because of a wide range of secondary armaments and the powerfull main gun. The BdC-15 has a 25mm Autocannon mounted on the top, with a Co-Axial 7.62 MG, and the commander's post on top. On top of that, the commander is supplied with an 7.62mm FN Minimi MG, aswell as an HOT 3 AT or Starstreak AA missile launcher. More in front is the weapon of the MG-Gunner/Technician. This is a 7.62mm FN Minimi aswell. Every crewmember in the Van Luxemburgian Army is also supplied with the MP-7 PDW, aswell as a SIG P226 pistol.

Crew

The crew is quite large, for an HBT only one meter longer than an Leopard 2A6. This was mainly done to supply the BdC-15 with as many weapons as possible. The commander and the 25mm gunner share the highest turret, while the technician and the gunner share the
front of the turret. The driver is alone, located in the front of the hull.

Systems

The BdC-15 is equipped with as many systems as there were available as of 2003.
Here is a small selection:

Anno-2 EOCMDAS

Anno-2 consists of a specialized computer/control panel, two electro-optical interference emitters located on each side of the gun, four laser sensors located on top of the turret, and racks of dedicated anti-laser smoke grenades.
The Anno-2 has two combat roles. In the first role, it works against IR guided ATGMs, by aligning the turret front to the incoming ATGM and using IR emitters to send false signals which scramble the ATGM guidance system. The principle involved is the following.
Wire-guided missiles such as the American TOW are guided to the target by means of a wire and a flare on the back of the missile. The flare is used to keep a 'reference point' of the missile in relationship to the target lock held by the operator, and the guidance computer tries to put the flare on the reference point. Anno-2 emitters create a large hotspot, essentially tricking the missile guidance into following the Anno-2 hotspot instead of the flare hotspot, resulting in faulty course corrections by the ATGW computer. In fact, the computer shall usually believe that no horisontal course correction is necessary since the false flare comes from the same direction as the targeted tank, while vertical corrections shall cause ATGM to either dive into the ground or climb into the sky, depending on whether the operator holds the lock below or above the emitters.
The second part of the system defeats laser guided weapons. When a laser beam is detected the Anno-2 informs the crew with light and sound; it then launches laser defeating smoke grenades, which enshroud the tank and break or degrade the lock. The tank commander can also press a button that will turn the turret front to the laser to meet incoming ATGM with the best protected section and to engage the laser beam source with the maingun. This system is roughly a modernised version of the Russian Shtora-1 system.

FM-3

The FM-3 systems is used to make the gun more independent from the gunner. The FM-3 system takes over the role of target-finding, Aiming, and firing. It is equipped with advanced IR sensors, aswell as Day/night vision, thermal night sights, Rangefinders and a fully automated computing system.

CHS Cees-1

The Commander-Help-System is used to assist the commander by giving orders. It has stored many known strategies and Anti-Tank systems, aswell as most known vehicles, such as the Abrams or the Leopard, but also the ST-37K1, for example. It also scans the horizon and make spossible threat assesments. E.g.: If a T-55 tank comes from the East, and an Abrams from the West, the CHS will advise the commander to open fire on the Abrams first. It will also advise how to engage that Abrams, and which gun/round to use. This is all based on Day/Night vision, thermal sights, rangefinders and IR systems, aswell as a military internet, to connect to HQ, or other tanks.

Price: $13 million USD/ 7.35 Million Van Luxemburgian Euros

ATTENTION!
The price of the BdC-15 is high, but the vehicle is worth the money. Because of the highly advanced systems and dangerous weapons included in the package, Müller Panzerwerke B.V., in cooperation with the Van Luxemburgian Ministry of Defence, has decided to limit this weapon to trusted allies, with production rights only available to highly-trusted Allies.

JK-1b Rifle series


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Totally redesigned, it kept it basic specifications and specialities, but now also accomodates a new caliber, aswell as several base improvements and new versions.

Specifications (Assault rifle/Spec-Ops version)

Caliber/bullets: 6.8x43 mm NATO /12.7x99mm BMG/ Shotgun Chamber/ 5.66mm Needle-projectiles/ Balls filled with Gel Batteries (230 Volts) which fit in 6.8mm weapons
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 765 mm
Barrel length: 4 barrels of 410 mm, revolving.
Weigth: 3.9 kg empty, in standard configuration
Magazine capacity: 40 rounds (any NATO / STANAG type magazines) /10 rounds (NATO .50) / 5 Shotgun Rounds (NATO)/ 26 Needle-Projectiles/ 14 Ball-Batteries
Effective range: 800m/1500m/1000m
ROF: 2600 RPM/100 RPM/14 RPM/ 600RPM (in Air)/ 100 RPM

Current price: $1,500 USD

Specifications: (LMG version)

Caliber/bullets: 7.62x51 mm NATO /12.7x99mm BMG
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 965 mm
Barrel length: 2 barrels of 410 mm
Weigth: 4.6 kg empty, in standard configuration
Magazine capacity: 70 rounds (any NATO / STANAG type magazines) /10 rounds (NATO .50)
Effective range: 600m/1500m
ROF: 1000 RPM/100 RPM
Current price: $2,000 USD

Specifications: (PDW version)

Caliber/bullets: 4.6x30 mm NATO/ 5.66mm Needle-projectiles/ Balls filled with Gel Batteries (230 Volts) which fit in 4.6mm weapons
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 465 mm
Barrel length: 2 barrels of 410 mm
Weigth: 2.3 kg empty, in standard configuration
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds (any NATO / STANAG type magazines) /26 rounds (5.66mm)/ 10BB (4.6mm)
Effective range: 700m
ROF: 900 RPM/600 RPM/ 100 RPM
Current price: $950 USD

extra:
JK-320 Grenade launcher: $100
JK-321 Flashlight/Laser combo: $50

ASC-6 "Faucon"

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WF-33 Avenger/ASC-6 "Faucon"
Production cost: $45 million (USD)
Price: $71 million (USD)

Primary Function
- Carrier-based tactical fighter
Origin
-Democratic States of Wingarde
Builder
- Wingarde Aerospace Corporation
Power Plant
- 2 Norton Power G-SF-91C turbofan engines with afterburners
Thrust
- 14,645 kg (each engine)
Length
- 14.1 meters
Wingspan
- 15.2 meters
Speed
- 1,978 km/h (Cruise)
-- 3,120 km/h (Maximum)
--- 2.5 (Maximum Mach)
Ceiling
- 20,860 meters
Range
- 5,385 km
Maximum Takeoff Weight
- 33,290 kg
Crew
- Two
Armament
- Internally-mounted 30mm gun.
-- Advanced medium range air-to-air missiles.
--- New generation short range air-to-air missiles.
---- High precision smart bombs.
----- Conventional bombs.
------ Active/passive Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
------- Internal and external reconnaissance systems.
-------- One external fuel tank.
Combat Systems
- AN/ALQ-135(V) internal countermeasures system
-- AN/ALQ-128 radar warning [Magnavox] suite
--- AN/ALR-56 radar warning receiver (RWR) [Loral]
---- AN/ALE-45 chaff/flare dispensers [Tracor]
----- AN/AVQ-26 Pave Tack
------ AN/AXQ-14 Data Link System
------- LANTIRN


Following the success of the WF-27 Firebolt, Wingarde Aerospace was given the job to design a heavier fighter craft to aid it in the defense of the nation. The WX-33 rolled out of the assembly line in 2000, and a lengthy period of testing and fine-tunning began. Two fatal accidents almost doom the project, but the malfunctioning parts were quickly redesigned and future test flights restored faith on the fighter. The WF-33 was named Avenger, and entered service in 2003.

The Avenger proved extremely useful in complementing the Firebolt in missions of any kind, and provided heavy support in precision ground strikes all over the world. Being carrier-based, the deployment range was increased exponentially, allowing missions all over the world. The fighter craft is revered by Wingardian pilots all over the nation. Even though the cutting-edge WX-38 is currently in development, the WF-33 will remain in service within the next 25 years.

In Van Luxemburg, the WF-33 "Avenger" has been renamed ASC-6 "Faucon", and currently equips the 897 and 898 Combat Patrols. Around 6 aircraft are currently in service and stationed at Luxembourg-Findel Intl. for possible interception tasking. Strangely enough, the VLAF has chosen to not equip any carrier with more of the WF-33, or ASC-6.

ASC-7 "Aigle"

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The ASC-7 was designed as the VLAF's 21st-century fighter. This however was refused with a rather large order already placed. Currently, around 400 ASC-7's are in service with the VLAF, with another 200 ordered. They have already been chosen as part of the Mirage 2000 Replacement Programme (MRP), together with the Isselmere-Nielander DAS.2 Spectre, Mekugi F-33 "Raven" and Tyrandis TAF-622 aircraft. They are currently stationed with various wings all over Van Luxemburg, and already has performed several succesfull intercepts within Van Luxemburg.

ASC-8 "Buse" V/STOL

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The ASC-8 was chosen as a completely new aircraft, to serve on the "Montpellier", "Mistral" and "Jericho"-class ships, and to provide mobile Close Air Support (CAS) from those ships. Currently, around 475 ASC-8 aircraft service under the Van Luxemburgian Marine Nationale Fleet Air Arm (Aviation Navale du Marine) (ANM).