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Ansurian Military (Reference, Comments welcome.)

Ansuria
26-06-2006, 00:32
This post will contain information on all branches of the Ansurian military, including weaponry and personal equipment, armoured and unarmoured vehicles, ships, aircraft, missiles and ammunition.

IN CONSTANT PROGRESS

Army

Standard Tactical Equipment for the Modern Ansurian Infantryman
M5A 'Marine' Combat Knife
Glock 34 or 35 Pistol
Five Glock 34 or 35 17 or 15-round Box Magazines
Rulan Industries M6-67 Automatic Carbine
Sixteen M6-67 25-round Box Magazines
Six M4 Fragmentation Grenades
M5 Combat Uniform (http://www.armynavyshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/woodlandbdu.jpg) (Interwoven keratin fibres. Woodland/Snowman/Dune)
M5 Combat Boots (http://www.uscav.com/prodInfo/images/8932.jpg) (Leather, steel toecaps, electrically safe.)
M5 Balaclava (http://www.combatcamo.co.uk/shop/images/7.jpg) (Keratin fibre. Camo/Khaki)
Interceptor Body Armor (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/32/Interceptor_body_armor.jpg) (Ceramic plate. Chest, neck and groin protection.)
M5 Kevlar Helmet (http://www.monkeyrmp.com/images/HELMET-BRIT-KEVLAR1.jpg)
M5 Stormproof Lighter (http://www.armynnavy.com/catalog/catalog/images/acc_helius.jpg)
M5 Compass (http://sill-www.army.mil/usancoa/compass.jpg)
M5 Flint Striker (http://www.hike-lite.co.uk/acatalog/flint.jpg)
M4 Survival Flash Cards
M3 Canteen (http://www.uscav.com/prodinfo/images/2567.jpg)
M3 Folding Entrenchment Tool (http://www.militarykit.com/images/products_full/camping_folding_entrenching_tool_open.jpg)
Four standard Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), with Flameless Ration Heaters.

Infantry Types and Formation-Level Differences

Light Infantry

Section
1 Sergeant
- Standard Equipment, HK416(An) Assault Rifle.
1 Corporal
- Standard Equipment, HK416(An) Assault Rifle.
8 Infantrymen
- Standard Equipment, 6 HK416(An) Assault Rifles, 2 FN Minimi Para(An) Light Machineguns, 2 AT4 Disposable AT Launchers

Mechanised Infantry

Section
1 Sergeant
- Standard Equipment, HK416(An) Assault Rifle.
1 Corporal
- Standard Equipment, HK416(An) Assault Rifle.
8 Infantrymen
- Standard Equipment, 5 HK416(An) Assault Rifles, 2 FN Minimi Para(An) Light Machineguns, 1 HKMP5A2 Submachinegun, 1 CGM3 Recoiless Rifle
1 FV432 Armoured Personnel Carrier, two crewmen

Airborne Infantry

Section
1 Sergeant
- Standard Equipment, HK416(An) Assault Rifle.
1 Corporal
- Standard Equipment, HK416(An) Assault Rifle.
8 Infantrymen
- Standard Equipment, 5 HK416(An) Assault Rifles, 2 FN Minimi Para(An) Light Machineguns, 1 HKMP5A2 Submachinegun, 1 CGM3 Recoiless Rifle

Small Arms

Combat Knives

M5A 'Marine' Combat Knife (http://www.agrussell.com/var/storage/variations/image/p/h/p/phpQD7uMX_400-.375x400_69343.jpg)
Blade Material: 1095 Carbon
Blade Length: 178mm
Grip Material: Leather
Overall Length: 282mm
Weight: 308g
Middle. As used by USMC. Manufactured under licence, no export.

M5B 'Mini' Combat Knife
Blade Material: 1095 Carbon
Blade Length: 127mm
Grip Material: Leather
Overall Length: 231mm
Weight: 240g
Top. Manufactured under licence, no export.

M5C 'Shadow Warrior' Combat Knife
Blade Material: 1095 Carbon
Blade Length: 178mm
Grip Material: Leather, Black
Overall Length: 282mm
Weight: 308g
Bottom. Two inch serrated area at base of blade. Manufactured under licence, no export.

Explosives

M4 Fragmentation Grenade (http://www.bvs.cz/images/deactivated_f1.jpg)
Body: Moulded Steel
Filler: 168g of Formula Nine
Fuse: L40, 6 second
Weight: 390g
Safety Clip: Yes
Range: 20m Casualty, 5m Kill
Maximum Range: Approx. 250m
Markings: None.
Ansurian design. Export available.

Handguns

Glock 34 (http://www.teamglock.com/Glock-Buyers-Guide/images-guide/Glock-34.jpg)
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Muzzle Velocity: 370 m/s
Action: Safe Action System
Length: 207mm
Barrel Length: 135mm
Magazine Capacity: 17 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 650g
Fire Modes: Auto-Safe only
Rate of Fire: N/A
Manufactured under licence, no export.

Glock 35 (http://www.teamglock.com/Glock-Buyers-Guide/images-guide/Glock-35.jpg)
Caliber: 10x19mm Smith & Western (.40 S&W)
Muzzle Velocity: 310 m/s
Action: Safe Action System
Length: 207mm
Barrel Length: 135mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 695g
Fire Modes: Auto-Safe only
Rate of Fire: N/A
Some incompatability failures with round. Manufactured under licence, no export.

Submachineguns

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 (http://www.hkpro.com/image/mp5a2.jpg)
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Muzzle Velocity: 400 m/s
Action: Roller-Delayed Blowback, Closed Bolt
Length: 680mm
Barrel Length: 225mm
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 2.54kg
Fire Modes: Safe, Semi-Auto, Two-round Burst, Three-round Burst, Full Auto
Rate of Fire: 800 rpm

Heckler & Koch MP5SD2 (http://www.neo-sport.com/catalog/images/aeg/Classycarmy/MP5SD2.jpg)
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Muzzle Velocity: 270 m/s
Action: Roller-Delayed Blowback, Closed Bolt
Length: 790mm
Barrel Length: 146mm
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 3.1kg
Fire Modes: Safe, Semi-Auto, Two-round Burst, Three-round Burst, Full Auto
Rate of Fire: 800 rpm

Assault Rifles

Rulan Industries M6-67 Automatic Carbine (http://www.hkdefense.us/pages/military-le/mil-leimages/416-14main.jpg)
Caliber: 6.7x53mm Doomingsland Defence Industries
Muzzle Velocity: 852m/s
Action: Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt
Length (Collapsed/Extended): 787mm/886mm
Barrel Length: 368mm
Magazine Capacity: 25 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 3.31kg
Fire Modes: Safe, Semi-Auto, Full Auto
Rate of Fire: Adjustable, 700-900 rpm
Export available.

Sniper Rifles

Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Super Magnum (http://www.geocities.com/landofsnipers/Assets/Weapons/AWL11SM2.jpg)
Caliber: 8.60x70mm Lapua (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Muzzle Velocity: 915 m/s
Action: Bolt Action
Length: 1,270mm
Barrel Length: 686mm
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 6.8kg (Without scope.)
Fire Modes: Safe, Single
Rate of Fire: N/A
Manufactured under licence, no export.

Shotguns

Light Machineguns

Fabrique Nationale Minimi Para(An) (http://media.urbandictionary.com/image/large/m249-6918.jpg)
Caliber: 6.7x53mm Doomingsland Defence Industries
Muzzle Velocity: 845m/s
Action: Gas Operated, Open Bolt
Length (Collapsed/Extended): 776mm/914mm
Barrel Length: 349mm
Magazine Capacity: 160 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 7.1kg
Fire Modes: Safe, Full Auto
Rate of Fire: 725 rpm
Rechambered for 6.7x53mm DDI, rather than original 5.56x45mm NATO. Manufactured under licence, no export.

Heavy Machineguns

Browning M2 HMG (http://www.fullaventura.com.ar/eqmilitar/fotos/eqmilitar104110_1.jpg)
Caliber: 12.7x99mm Browning (.50 Browning Machine Gun)
Muzzle Velocity: 930 m/s
Action: Recoil Operated, Short Recoil
Length: 1,650mm
Barrel Length: 1,140mm
Magazine Capacity: 200 rounds
Weight (Unloaded): 38kg
Weight (Tripod): 20kg
Fire Modes: Safe, Full Auto
Rate of Fire: 600 prm

Infantry Anti-Tank

FGM-148 Javelin (http://www.redstone.army.mil/history/archives/missiles/javelin_03.jpg)
Role: SSM
Length (Missile/Launch Tube): 1,100mm/1,200mm
Diameter (Missile/Launch Tube): 127mm/142mm
Weight (Missile/Launch Tube): 11.8kg/6.4kg Command Launch Unit
Max Range: 2,500km
Warhead Type: HEAT
Warhead Weight: 8.4kg
Penetration: 600mm+
Fuse: Proximity or Impact
Guidance: Infra-red, Fire and Forget.
Mount: Man Portable, crew of 2
Manufactured under licence, no export.

AT4 (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/83/M136_AT-4_rocket_launcher.jpg/800px-M136_AT-4_rocket_launcher.jpg)
Role: Disposable Anti-Tank
Length: 1,016mm
Diameter: 84mm
Weight: 6.7kg
Max Range: 300m
Warhead Type(s): AT4HEAT, AT4HEDP, AT4HP
Warhead Weight: Included.
Penetration (HEAT/HEDP/HP): 420mm/-/500-600mm
Fuse (HEAT/HEDP/HP): Delayed/Delayed or Impact/Impact
Guidance: None
Mount: Man Portable
Significant backblast. Imported, no export.


Role: Reloadable Anti-Tank
Length: 1,070mm
Calibre: 84mm
Weight: 8.5kg
Max Range: 700m+, dependant upon round.
Warhead Type(s): FFV469 Smoke, FFV502 HEDP, FFV545 Illumination, FFV551 HEAT
Warhead Weight: Not included, variable.
Penetration (HEAT/HEDP/HP): -/400mm/-/400mm
Fuse (HEAT/HEDP/HP): -/Delayed/-/Impact
Guidance: None
Mount: Man Portable
Manufactured under licence, no export.

Armoured Vehicles

Battle Tanks

BAE Systems Land Systems Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (]CGM3 Recoiless Rifle[/URL)
Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver.)
Length: 8.3m
Width: 3.5m
Height: 3.04m
Weight: 62.5 tonnes
Armour: Chobham (Unspecified.)
Main Armament: 120mm L30A1 Rifled Gun, 25 105mm APFSDS, 20 105mm HEAT, 3 105mm White Phosphorus Incendiary
Secondary Armament(s): Coaxial 6.7x53mm M94A1 MG (1,500 rounds), Pintle 6.7x53mm M37A2 GPMG (300 rounds, 600 in two spare magazines)
Powerplant: Perkins CV-12 Diesel, 1,200hp
Road Speed: 59km/h
Power to Weight: 19.2hp/tonne
Range: 450km
Imported, no export.

M4 Century Medium Battle Tank (http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/vehicles/tanks/shot/shot2.jpg)
Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver.)
Length: 7.6m
Width: 3.4m
Height: 3.01m
Weight: 51 tonnes
Armour: 182mm steel, 45° frontal slope.
Main Armament: Rheinmetall 105mm RH 105-30 Smoothbore Gun, 25 105mm APFSDS, 20 105mm HEAT, 8 105mm HESH, 6 105mm White Phosphorus Incendiary
Secondary Armament(s): Coaxial 6.7x53mm M94A1 MG (2,000 rounds), Pintle Browning M2 .50cal GPMG (100 rounds, 400 in four spare magazines).
Powerplant: Rulan Industries M90 Diesel, 950hp
Road Speed: 61km/h
Power to Weight: 18.6hp/tonne
Range: 450km
Ansurian Centurion upgrade. Extensive modernisation of internal systems including radio, powerplant, suspension, rangefinder and sighting unit. Original British L7 main gun replaced by Rheinmetall RH 105-30.

[U]Light Armoured Vehicles

FV107 Scimitar Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle (http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7413/fv107scimitar/scimitar01.jpg)
Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver.)
Length: 4.9m
Width: 2.24m
Height: 2.1m
Weight: 8.07 tonnes
Armour: 12.7mm
Main Armament: 30mm L21 RARDEN
Secondary Armament(s): Coaxial 6.7x53mm M94A1 MG (2,500 rounds).
Powerplant: Cummins BTA 5.9 Diesel, 190 hp
Road Speed: 80km/h
Power to Weight: 23.5hp/tonne
Range: 644km
Imported, no export.

FV102 Striker Anti-Tank Guided Missile Carrier (http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7413/fv102_files/image005.jpg)
Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver.)
Length: 4.9m
Width: 2.24m
Height: 2.1m
Weight: 8.07 tonnes
Armour: 12.7mm
Main Armament: 10 Swingfire HEAT missiles
Secondary Armament(s): Hull 6.7x53mm M94A1 MG (2,500 rounds).
Powerplant: Cummins BTA 5.9 Diesel, 190 hp
Road Speed: 80km/h
Power to Weight: 23.5hp/tonne
Range: 644km
Imported, no export.

FV432 Armoured Personnel Carrier (http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7413/fv102_files/image005.jpg)
Crew: 2 (Commander, Driver.) +10 Passengers
Length: 5.25m
Width: 2.8m
Height: 2.28m
Weight: 15.3 tonnes
Armour: 12.7mm
Main Armament: Pintle 6.7x53mm M37A2 GPMG (300 rounds, 600 in two spare magazines).
Secondary Armament(s): Smoke Launchers
Powerplant: Rolls-Royce K60 Multi-Fuel, 240 hp
Road Speed: 52km/h
Power to Weight: 15.7hp/tonne
Range: 580km
Imported, no export.

Navy

The Imperial Ansurian Navy is in the process of acquiring the following;

6 Sheffield class Cruisers

Air Force

The Imperial Ansurian Air Force is in the process of acquiring the following;

125 F-22 Raptor air superiority fighters
80 F-105 Thunderchief fighter bomers
75 A-10 Thunderbolt close air support aircraft
60 AV-8B Harrier II carrier-based attack aircraft
10 B-1b Lancer long-range penetration bombers
5 E-3 Sentry airborne surveillance command and control aircraft

70 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters
60 CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters

Missiles and Ammunition

Ammunition

Small Arms
All small arms ammunition is FMJ, in accordance to common international agreement.

9x19mm Parabellum
10x19mm Smith & Western (.40 S&W)
6.7x53mm Doomingsland Defence Industries
8.60x70mm Lapua (.338 Lapua Magnum)
12.7x99mm Browning (.50 Browning Machine Gun)

Vehicle

30mm HEI
30mm HE
30mm AP
30mm APDS-T
105mm APFSDS
105mm HEAT
105mm HESH
105mm White Phosphorus Incendiary
120mm APFSDS
120mm HEAT
120mm White Phosphorus Incendiary

Missiles

AT4HEAT
AT4HEDP
AT4HP
FFV469 Smoke
FFV502 HEDP
FFV545 Illumination
FFV551 HEAT
FGM-148 Javelin HEAT
Swingfire HEAT

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Ansuria
26-06-2006, 15:34
Bump. Small arms pretty much complete.