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Ackistan

23-11-2006, 17:21

Thor Orbital Weapons Platform Satellite - $14 billion

Description
The Thor is an orbital missile launcher, which houses kinetic weapons. The missiles it fires are commonly referred to as “god rods” or “rods from god”.

The missiles themselves are 20 feet in length and 1 foot in diameter. They are composed of solid tungsten. For guidance, the missile uses fins and a GPS guidance system housed in the rear. The whole missile is coated in a heat-resistant polymer. A single Thor satellite houses sixteen missiles.

When dropped from orbit, the missiles enter the Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 36,000 feet per second - about as fast as a meteor. When it strikes its target, its effects are similar to that of a bunker busting nuclear weapon. Of course, no radiation is produced.

Due to their incredible speed and great mass, “god rods” are very difficult to stop once they are launched. They are exceptional when it comes to destroying buildings, bunkers, and other stationary objects; but they are not well suited for attacking moving objects.

In order to make the system more cost effective, there are two component satellites to this system. The Thor satellite houses the kinetic warheads. The Zeus satellite provides communications and target acquisition to the Thor satellite. The Thor satellite is useless once its ammunition has been used. Thus, you save money by not having to equip replacement satellites with targeting and communications systems.

Due to the large nature of the Thor and Zeus (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11988104&postcount=50) satellites, putting them in orbit is a time consuming and expensive process. If you anticipate needing this weapon system, we recommend ordering it well in advance.

Due to the hefty price tag associated with this satellite, it comes equipped with a number of countermeasures:
- Aura GPS Jammer (note: launching god rods with the GPS Jammer on is not recommended)
- Advanced ECM Pod
- To reduce vulnerability to lasers, the satellite is coated in a semi-reflective, heat dispersing polymer wherever possible

Every effort has been made to ensure any Thor satellite we sell enjoys a long lifespan. A typical Thor satellite will last 30 years before running out of fuel. Should this occur, NTDA will service your Thor satellite for a paltry $1 billion. Reloads cost $5 billion.

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/SpaceWarRodsFromGod.jpg

Technical Link
Rods from God (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rods_from_God)

Note: This system is designed to be unable to target coordinates with Ackistan, Dartia, and North Tolemac.

By: Dartia
Note: Pictures found using Google Image Search.

Ackistan

23-11-2006, 17:35

Zeus Command & Control Satellite - $2 billion

Description
The Zeus Command & Control Satellite is designed to provide communications and targeting information for Thor (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11988049&postcount=49) and Aries Orbital Weapon Platforms. The Zeus is equipped with highly jam resistant radar, highly jam resistant communication arrays, six guidance lasers, and a GPS transmitter (allowing it to act as a GPS satellite).

A single Zeus can control up to 12 Thor or Aries satellites, but for optimum efficiency, we recommend one Zeus per six slave satellites.

Due to the hefty price tag associated with this satellite, it comes equipped with a number of countermeasures:
- Aura GPS Jammer (note: launching god rods with the GPS Jammer on is not recommended)
- Advanced ECM Pod
- To provide some element of protection from lasers, the satellite is coated in a semi-reflective, heat dispersing polymer wherever possible.

Every effort has been made to ensure any Zeus satellite we sell enjoys a long lifespan. A typical Zeus satellite will last 30 years before running out of fuel. Should this occur, NTDA will service your Thor satellite for a paltry $1 billion.

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/SpaceWarRodsFromGod.jpg

Technical Link
Rods from God (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rods_from_God)

Dartia designed this.
Note: Picture found using Google Image Search.

Ackistan

25-11-2006, 07:17

FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module - $450,000

Description
FCSSM is used to blind enemy spy satellites. It uses a glorified laser pointer (too weak to destroy anything), which is pointed at spy a satellite to blind it by overexposure. This model is designed for use by naval ships, so it has no power source or radar tracking system of its own. A data port and power adapter allow it receive power and targeting information from the ship it is mounted on. The laser’s range is 700 miles

Due to its powerful radar requirements, it is best suited to be mounted on a aircraft carrier, battleship, cruiser, or air-defense vessel.

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/slr1.gif

Technical Link
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php...1111&C=america

By: Ackistan
Note: Pictures found using Google Image Search. Photographer unknown.

Ackistan

25-11-2006, 09:13

Agamemnon Class Battleship - $2.2 billion

Description
The Agamemnon Class Battleship is based laregly on the Iowa Class Battleship. They are both the same shape, size, weight, etc. The Agamemnon is merely more modern version of the WWII classiic. It features nuclear propulsion, advanced sensors (able to detect stealth), advanced countermeasures, and improved armaments.

Statistics
Displacement: 45,000 empty/58,000 full
Length: 877 ft 3 in
Beam: 108 ft 2 in
Draft: 38 ft
Speed: 32 knots
Crew Complement: 1,089
Power Plant: Two A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 4

Electronics
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar
AN/SPG Fire Control Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
AN/SPQ-9 Gun Fire Control Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WLR-1H ESM
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Volume Search Radar (VSR)

Countermeasures
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (Jamming/Deception)
2 x SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Systems
2 x MK-53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
MK72 Degaussing System
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module *original* (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11993992&postcount=51)
Laser Warning
EMP Shielding

Armament
9x16 in (406mm) 50 cal. Mark 7 guns w/ autoloader (5 rounds per minute) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16%22/50_Mark_7)
12x5 in (125mm) 38 cal. Mark 12 guns w/ autoloader (20 rounds per minute) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5%22/38_caliber_gun)
32xBGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_missile)
16xRGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
4x30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)
2xSea RAM Defense Batteries (11 missiles each battery) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Airframe_Missile)
18xMark-32 Mod 15 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpedo)
20xM312 50 cal. heavy machine guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)
4xM307 Advanced Objective Crew Served Weapons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM307)

Armor
Belt: 12.1 in
Bulkheads: 11.3 in
Barbettes: 11.6-17.3 in
Turrets: 19.7 in
Decks: 7.5 in

Pictures
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/BB61_USS_Iowa_BB61_broadside_USN.jpg/200px-BB61_USS_Iowa_BB61_broadside_USN.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1f/Uss_wisconsin_bb.JPG/300px-Uss_wisconsin_bb.JPG

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/USSNewJersey_tomohawk.jpg/300px-USSNewJersey_tomohawk.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/5-inch_38-caliber_cropped.jpg/250px-5-inch_38-caliber_cropped.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/37/USN_MK-46_Mod_5_lightweight_torpedo.jpg/300px-USN_MK-46_Mod_5_lightweight_torpedo.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Pictures found on Wikipedia.

Ackistan

27-11-2006, 14:49

Hammerhead Supercaptivating Encapsulated Torpedo - $2 million

Description
This system combines the technology of the Mk 60 Capsulated Torpedo and the Hammerhead Supercaptivating Torpedo (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11973365&postcount=45) to produce a highly lethal system.

“The MK-60 CAPTOR, one of the Navy's primary anti submarine weapons, is actually a deepwater moored torpedo launcher. Mine Mk 60 is a sophisticated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) moored mine which is designed to detect and classify submarines and release a modified Torpedo Mk 46 to acquire and attack submerged targets only. This deep water mine is designed to be laid by aircraft or submarine, and is anchored to the ocean floor. The mine utilizes an influence firing device and is able to classify passing submarines. Its acoustic detection system is designed to seek hostile submarines, ignoring surface craft and friendly submarine acoustic signatures. The weapon lies dormant until a target is detected, at which time the torpedo swims out of its capsule to attack and destroy its target. As in other mines, the Mk 60 incorporates an arming-delay. The MK-60 can be deployed by air, submarine, or surface ship.” - globalsecurity.org

Instead of being armed with a Mk 46 torpedo, this system carries a Hammerhead Supercaptivating Torpedo (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11973365&postcount=45), which is far more lethal.

Pictures
Hammerhead Torpedo
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Schkwal_2.png/300px-Schkwal_2.png

Mk 60 Capsulated Torpedo
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WAMUS_Mines_mk60_pic.jpg

Technical Links
Mk 60 Encapsulated Torpedo (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/mk60.htm)
Hammerhead Supercaptivating Torpedo (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11973365&postcount=45)

By: Ackistan
Note: Pictures found on Wikipedia.

Ackistan

29-11-2006, 14:13

Hector Class Battleship - $1.7 billion

Description
Slightly smaller than the Agamemnon Class Battleship (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11994237&postcount=52), the Hector packs nearly the same punch as its bigger brother. Featuring nine 16 in guns, the Hector can chew through coastal defenses and enemy surface combatants.

To ensure the Hector survives the rigors of battle, it comes with a wide array of countermeasures including:

- SSTD Torpedo Defense System - Each SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each plus a towed array. The decoys attract torpedoes which use acoustic homing.
- Mk-53 Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 decoys each. The Decoys attract radar homing missiles.
- Mk-72 Degaussing System - Many anti-ship mines use detect passing ships by looking for their electromagnetic signature. Degaussing coils are designed to nullify the ship's electromagnetic signature.
- 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - Tracks and destroys any enemy missiles as they approach near the ship.
- RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These missile destroy other missiles before they strike your ship.

Statistics
Displacement: 37,000 empty/48,000 full
Length: 715 ft
Beam: 88 ft 2 in
Draft: 32 ft
Speed: 35 knots
Crew Complement: 945
Power Plant: Two A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 4

Electronics
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
AN/SPG Fire Control Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
AN/SPQ-9 Gun Fire Control Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WLR-1H ESM
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Volume Search Radar (VSR)

Countermeasures
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (Jamming/Deception)
MK72 Degaussing System
2 x SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Systems
2 x MK-53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module *original* (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11993992&postcount=51)
Laser Warning
EMP Shielding

Armament
9x16 in (406mm) 50 cal. Mark 7 guns w/ autoloader (5 rounds per minute) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16%22/50_Mark_7)
8x5 in (125mm) 38 cal. Mark 12 guns w/ autoloader (20 rounds per minute) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5%22/38_caliber_gun)
16xBGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_missile)
16xRGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
4x30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)
2xSea RIM Defense Batteries (9 missiles each battery) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Airframe_Missile)
10xM312 50 cal. heavy machine guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)
4xM307 Advanced Objective Crew Served Weapons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM307)

Armor
Belt: 10.5 in
Bulkheads: 9.8 in
Barbettes: 9.9-13.3 in
Turrets: 17.7 in
Decks: 6.8 in

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/Battleship.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wikipedia.

Ackistan

03-12-2006, 21:59

Ezaltia

03-12-2006, 22:33

Boy..you sure like your satellites..

OK, I'll save these to my hard disk and put them up on Photobucket. I like that ground-based laser. It might make a good ABM system.

The World Soviet Party

03-12-2006, 23:03

Boy..you sure like your satellites..

OK, I'll save these to my hard disk and put them up on Photobucket. I like that ground-based laser. It might make a good ABM system.

Use Imageshack or Upload Temple, Photobucket sucks and two days later you already have the "this picture is no longer here" thingy.

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:00

M-50 Thug Self-Propelled Howitzer - $1.3 million

Description
The Thug is an upgraded version of the G6 Rhino, the most powerful artillery piece on wheels. As it is wheeled, the Thug is able to get from point “A” to point “B” much faster than a typical tracked self-propelled howitzer, which makes it ideal for fast blitzkrieg type attacks and urban warfare.

For optimum effect, it is capable of operating in “Saturation Mode”. When operating in this fashion, the fire control system plots five firing solutions to its target using different arcs. Using these firing solutions, the Thug fires five rounds at its target(s), but all of the rounds arrive at the same time. The idea behind this concept is to hit targets with as many shells as possible before they are able to react and take cover. Saturation Mode can only be used against targets 25 km or closer to the Thug.

Each Thug comes equipped with integrated HALO and MINI-FIX systems. As long as three Thugs are operating within a given zone, they will be able to triangulate the source of enemy artillery fire and radio transmissions in the area. With this information, the Thug is well suited for destroying enemy artillery and command posts especially when using Excalibur GPS guided artillery rounds.

Like most Dartian designs, this vehicle includes a Secure Data Link (SDL). The data link is used to facilitate communication between friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data. This is particularly handy for an artillery piece as it provides an easy means for friendly units to call in artillery strikes and provide coordinates to attack.

Statistics
Crew: 4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader)
Length: 10.4 meters
Width: 3.4 meters
Height: 3.5 meters
Weight: 48,000 kg
Power Plant: 620 hp
Road Speed: 90 km/h
Off Road Speed: 40 km/h
Range: 460 km
Fuel Economy: 190 L/100 km

Armor
Composite Protection up to 30 mm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chobham_armour)

Armament
1 x 155 mm Howitzer
2 x Four Grenade Launchers (usually carry smoke grenades)

Main Gun Vital Statistics
Rate of Fire: 3 per 10 seconds, 8 firings per minute, 20 firings per 3 minutes
Range: 40 km, 65 km with rocket-assisted projectile

Features
HALO Hostile Artillery Location System (http://www.baesystemsmarine.co.uk/engineering/examples/halo.htm)
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder
(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/an-prd-11.htm)SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/an-vlq-9.htm)
Arena Active Protection System (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Active_Protection_System)
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Standard Digital Fire Control
Automated Loaders
Saturation Mode
Laser Warning
NBC Filters
Secure Data Link (SDL)
GPS Assisted Targeting

Pictures
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/thug.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture is of a Rhino found on Wiki.

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:12

M-48 Brutus Light Tank - $2.2 million

Description
The Brutus is a wheeled tank-destroyer designed for territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. Its wheeled configuration gives it an excellent road speed and improved fuel efficiency over its tracked counterparts while its twin guns pack the sort of punch your men want. It is ideally suited for use in urban, desert, plains environments.

The Brutus' twin guns are designed to defeat reactive armor commonly associated with main battle tanks by striking the enemy tank in the same location in rapid succession. When used in this fashion, the Brutus' advanced digital fire control system makes all the necessary calculations and adjustments.

Like most Dartian designs, this vehicle includes a Secure Data Link (SDL). The data link is used to facilitate communication between friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader)
Length: 8.35 meters
Width: 2.44 meters
Height: 2.9 meters
Weight: 25 tons
Power Plant: supercharged V6 diesel 512 hp
Road Speed: 110 km/h
Off Road Speed: 55 km/h
Range: 800 km

Armor
Composite Protection vs. 40 mm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chobham_armour)
Electric Reactive Armor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosive_reactive_armour)

Features
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/an-vlq-9.htm)
Digital Fire Control
Laser Rangefinder
FLIR Forward Looking Infrared
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Laser Warning
NBC Filters
Automated Loaders
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Armaments
2 x Stabilized Oto Melara 105 mm 52 cal. Guns
1 x 7.62 mm Coaxial Machine Gun
1 x XM312 50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun (remotely operated)
2 x Four Barrel Grenade Launchers (usually smoke grenades)

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/M-418Brutus.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki. Modified poorly by Dartia to make gun barrels appear longer.

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:18

M-47 Recluse Infantry Fighting Vehicle - $2.4 million

Description
The Recluse is a fast armored personnel carrier, which doubles as an artillery battery. Typically a small number of Recluse units will provide artillery support to a larger group of conventionally armed APC’s.

As the Recluse is an artillery piece, it does not usually follow the APC’s it escorts all the way into battle, which is how it earned its name. Frequently, the seven passengers the Recluse carries will either crew smaller mortars of their own or serve as crew for a lightweight howitzer, which the Recluse towed into position.

WEAPON SYSTEMS
AMOS Advanced Mortar System – The AMOS Advanced Mortar System consists of two 120 mm mortars mounted on a single turret. Between its high level of automation and dual barrels, the system is capable of achieving a high rate of fire.
Remotely Operated Weapons Turret – Mounted on top of the Recluse is a remotely operated turret, which is controlled by the commander. This weapon mount is capable of harnessing a variety of weapons with the XM307 ACSW being a popular choice due to its ability to be configured to fire both .50 caliber machine gun rounds and 25 mm grenades. For optimum accuracy, the turret is stabilized and has its own laser range finder and thermal imaging system.
2 x Four Barrel Grenade Launcher –These launchers use a Metal Storm style electronic firing system allowing six grenades to be stacked in each launcher barrel. Most commonly, these launchers are used to fire smoke, chaff, or tear gas grenades.

ELECTRONICS
EFTS – The Enemy Fire Triangulation System is comprised of six microphones mounted on the Recluse’s exterior. These microphones listen for the sounds associated with incoming artillery and rifle rounds, and then a computer uses that information to triangulate the source of the incoming fire. The EFTS system is integrated with the Recluse’s fire control system, which allows it to quickly bring its weapons to bear when enemy fire is detected. It is important to note that the EFTS system microphones are not armored and are susceptible to damage. However, the microphones are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Several backup microphones are included in its repair kit.
SDL – The vehicle’s Secure Data Link (SDL) is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Recluse and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive a variety of data including target and threat information.
MINI-FIX – The Recluse is equipped with a MINI-FIX Radio Direction finder. This system allows the Recluse to triangulate the source of enemy radio transmissions. For optimal efficiency, this information is fed to its fire control system for quick response.
Advanced Imaging System – The Recluse is equipped with several imaging systems, which are used to guide the vehicle and identify targets. These systems support thermal imaging and light amplification for night operations, and are capable of x20 zoom. Two inches of ballistic glass offers these optical systems a degree of protection from small arms fire. Nevertheless, the optics are more vulnerable to damage than other parts of the vehicle, so they were designed to be easily replaced in the field. Advanced Digital Fire Control - The M-47's fire control is a highly advanced system, which collects data from all the M-47's sensors and those of nearby friendly units. With minimal input, the vehicle is capable of prioritizing and targeting enemy units.

DEFENSES
SEPS – The M-47 comes equipped with a Shortstop Electronic Protection System, which is a proximity fuse countermeasure. This system is designed to defeat incoming artillery and mortar rounds by fooling their proximity fuses into believing they are closer to the ground than they really are, causing them to detonate prematurely.
Trophy Active Protection System – This system is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and grenades before they impact the Recluse. A small fire control radar array detects and classifies incoming projectiles. The threat is then destroyed by a safe distance away by a warhead, which produces a shotgun like blast. After twelve uses, the Trophy APS must be reloaded. This system can be hazardous to people standing near the vehicle. For this reason, the system may be deactivated if desired. Electric Reactive Armor – The Recluse’s outer shell is comprised of two conductive metal plates separated by insulating material, creating a high-power capacitor. When a projective penetrates the two plates, the circuit is closed, which releases a great deal of stored energy into the projectile. In the end, most projectiles are either vaporized or even turned into plasma, which greatly diminishes the impact of the attack. It is important to not that after discharging its current, the armor requires several seconds to fully recharge. The plates themselves are modular in design allowing for easy replacement of damaged plates.
Armor – The M-47 Recluse utilizes Chobham Composite Armor composed of layers of heavy metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other materials. While its armor is not as thick as a main battle tank, it is reliable against rounds 30 mm or smaller in the front, and up to 25 mm in other sections. Additional appliqué armor may be added to improve protection up to 40 mm at the expense of speed and range.
Safety Features - Safety features include NBC filters, run-flat tires, an automated fire extinguishing system, compartmentalized fuel storage with blow-out panels, front-loaded engine, and “V” shaped undercarriage to maximize mine survivability.

Statistics
Crew: 3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner)
Passengers: 7
Length: 8.35 meters
Width: 2.44 meters
Height: 2.9 meters
Weight: 25 tons
Power Plant: supercharged V8 diesel 640 hp
Road Speed: 120 km/h
Off Road Speed: 60 km/h
Range: 800 km

Armor
Composite Protection vs. 25-30 mm
Electric Reactive Armor

Features
Independent Double Wishbone Suspension
Automatic Traction Control
Run-Flat Tires
Thermal Imaging
FLIR
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Secure Data Link (SDL)
GPS Assisted Targeting
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder
Laser Rangefinder
Automated Loaders
Automated Fire Extinguishing System
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
Trophy Active Protection System
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
NBC Filters
Critical Systems EMP Hardened

Primary Armament
AMOS 120 mm Advanced Mortar System w/ 84 rounds
Remote Weapon Station
2 x Four Barrel Grenade Launchers w/ 48 grenades total

Picture (Remote Weapon Station not shown)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/PAMV-AMOS.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki.

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:27

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Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:34

M-40 Punisher II Dual Barrel Self-Propelled Howitzer - $3 million

Description
As its name implies, the Punisher Howitzer system is designed to demoralize opposition while inflicting maximum casualties. Equipped with two 105 mm howitzers, the M-40 is able to deliver a rate of fire seldom matched on the battlefield.

For generations, military planners have complained about the diminishing returns that sustained artillery fire provides. In most situations, enemies scramble for cover at the first sign of an artillery strike, making subsequent barrages less effective than the first. To counter this battlefield dynamic, the Punisher uses what is referred to as “Saturation Mode”. When operating in this fashion, the fire control system plots five firing solutions to its target(s) using different arcs. Rounds fired with the highest arcs take the longest to arrive on target. Using multiple firing solutions, the Punisher fires five rounds from each of its two guns over a span of ten seconds, but all of the rounds arrive on target at the same time. The idea is to hit targets with as many shells as possible before they are able to react and take cover.

WEAPON SYSTEMS
2 x 105 mm Artillery Guns – The Punisher’s twin 105 mm howitzers are highly automated, and capable of delivering a high rate of fire. Like most modern artillery pieces, the Punisher is capable of handling a variety of rounds including high explosive, air burst, anti-personnel, incendiary, chemical, illumination, etc; and its GPS assisted targeting system is capable of programming GPS guided munitions such as the Excalibur round.
Remotely Operated Weapons Turret – Mounted on top of the Punisher is a remotely operated turret, which is controlled by the tank’s commander. This weapon mount is capable of harnessing a variety of weapons with the XM307 ACSW being a popular choice due to its ability to be configured to fire both .50 caliber machine gun rounds and 25 mm grenades. For optimum accuracy, the turret is stabilized and has its own laser range finder and thermal imaging system.
2 x Four Barrel Grenade Launchers – Mounted on opposite sides of the Punisher’s main gun turret are two clusters of grenade launchers. The launchers use a Metal Storm style electronic firing system allowing six grenades to be stacked in each launcher barrel. Most commonly, these launchers are used to fire smoke, chaff, or tear gas grenades.

ELECTRONICS
EFTS – The Enemy Fire Triangulation System is comprised of six microphones mounted on the Punisher’s exterior. These microphones listen for the sounds associated with incoming artillery and rifle rounds, and then a computer uses that information to triangulate the source of the incoming fire. The EFTS system is integrated with the Punisher’s fire control system, which allows it to quickly bring its weapons to bear when enemy fire is detected. It is important to note that the EFTS system microphones are not armored and are susceptible to damage. However, the microphones are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Several backup microphones are included with the tank’s repair kit.
SDL – The tank’s Secure Data Link (SDL) is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Punisher and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive a variety of data including target and threat information. Frequently, coordinates for fire control missions are received via the SDL. To maximize efficiency, coordinates received in this fashion are directly fed to the Punisher’s fire control system to optimize response time.
MINI-FIX – The Punisher is equipped with a MINI-FIX Radio Direction finder. This system allows it to triangulate the source of enemy radio transmission. For optimal efficiency, this information is fed to the fire control system for quick response.
Advanced Imaging System – The Punisher is equipped with several imaging systems, which the driver, gunner, and commander use to guide the tank and identify targets. These systems support thermal imaging and light amplification for night operations, and are capable of x20 zoom. Two inches of ballistic glass offers these optical systems a degree of protection from small arms fire. Nevertheless, its optics are more vulnerable than the rest of the tank, so they were designed to be easily replaced in the field.
Advanced Digital Fire Control - The M-40's fire control is a highly advanced system, which collects data from all the Punisher's sensors and those of nearby friendly units. With minimal input, the tank is capable of prioritizing and targeting enemy units. Most importantly, this system is capable of measuring wind speed, humidity, and exterior weather conditions, combining them with the turret's angle of elevation, altitude, and the barrel's physical wear to increase accuracy.

DEFENSES
SEPS – The M-40 comes equipped with a Shortstop Electronic Protection System, which is a proximity fuse countermeasure. This system is designed to defeat incoming artillery and mortar rounds by fooling their proximity fuses into believing they are closer to the ground than they really are, causing them to detonate prematurely.
Trophy Active Protection System – This system is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and grenades before they impact the Punisher. A fire control radar array detects and classifies incoming projectiles. The threat is then destroyed by a safe distance away by a warhead, which produces a shotgun like blast. After twelve uses, the Trophy APS must be reloaded. This system can be hazardous to people standing near the tank. For this reason, the system may be deactivated if desired.
Armor – In addition to its active protection system, the Punisher is protected by Chobham Composite Armor composed of layers of heavy metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other materials. While its armor is not as thick as a main battle tank, it is reliable against rounds 30 mm or smaller up front and on its turret, and up to 25 mm in other sections. Additional appliqué armor may be added to improve protection up to 40 mm at the expense of speed and range.
Safety Features - Safety features include NBC filters, an automated fire extinguishing system, compartmentalized fuel and ammunition storage with blow-out panels, and a front-loaded engine.

Statistics
Crew: 4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader)
Hull Length: 9.8 meters
Hull Width: 3.7 meters
Hull Height: 2.7 meters
Weight: 50 tons
Power Plant: 1,200 hp
Road Speed: 65 km/h
Off Road Speed: 45 km/h
Range: 420 km

Armor
Composite Protection up to 25-30 mm

Features
EFTS Enemy Fire Triangulation System
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder
Advanced Digital Fire Control
GPS Assisted Targeting
Laser Range Finder
Saturation Mode
Automated Loaders
Thermal Imaging
FLIR
Automated Fire Extinguishing System
Secure Data Link
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
Trophy Active Protection System
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
Laser Warning
NBC Filters

Armament
2 x 105 mm Artillery Guns w/ 68 rounds
1 x Remote Weapon Station
2 x Four Barrel Grenade Launchers w/ 48 grenades total

Main Gun Vital Statistics
Per Gun Rate Of Fire: 4 firings per 10 seconds, 10 firings per minute, 24 firings per 3 minutes
Both Guns Rate Of Fire: 8 firings per 10 seconds, 20 firings per minute, 48 firings per 3 minutes
Range: 40 km, 65 km with rocket-assisted projectile

Picture (remote weapon station not shown)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/M-409Punisher.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki and modified to make barrels appear longer.

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:41

Jolly Roger Class Combat Ship - $7.5 million

Description
The Jolly Roger is a fast and agile combat ship designed to operate in shallow waters. It is capable of making tight turns, can decelerate from its top speed to full stop in 2.5 boat lengths, and is able to navigate waters less than a meter deep.

For a ship its size, the Jolly Roger carries a load of firepower. For starters, it is equipped with the AMOS Advanced Mortar System, which uses a pair of 120 mm automated mortars. The system is capable of dishing out 26 rounds per minute, and supports direct fire at close ranges unlike most mortar systems. Secondary armaments include a pair of remote operated .50 caliber heavy machine guns plus a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher with smart munitions capabilities.

To enhance the lethality of its AMOS system, the Jolly Roger features a number of electronic systems intended to assist in target acquisition. In addition to the usual radar and sonar, the ship is equipped with a Secure Data Link (SDL), which allows the ship to exchange a variety of data with friendly units. It is often used for voice communication or for exchanging computer data pertaining to targets and threats. The Jolly Roger also carries a number of more exotic electronic systems, which are integrated into the ship’s fire control computer for optimal response time, which include:

MINI-FIX – This is a radio direction finder capable of pinpointing the origin of enemy communications.
HALO System – The Hostile Artillery Location System (HALO) uses a series of microphones to triangulate the source of enemy artillery fire.
Boomerang – Much like the HALO system, the Boomerang system uses microphones to locate the source of enemy gunfire.

With such weapons and systems at its disposal, the Jolly Roger is often used to accompany landing craft during amphibious assaults or to patrol rivers.

Statistics
Length: 15.9 m
Beam: 3.8 m
Draught: .8 m
Speed: 50 knots
Crew Complement: 6
Power Plant: 2 x 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 x Kamewa FF water jets
Range: 280 nm
Hull: sandwich construction carbon fiber reinforced plastic

Electronics
Secure Data Link (SDL)
GPS Assisted Targeting
ESA-11 Multi-Function Radar
EPAR-54 Surface Search Radar
MDAS Hull Mounted Sonar
LITENING IV Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder

Countermeasures
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Acoustic Signature
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
HALO Hostile Artillery Location System
Boomerang Sniper Location System
EMP Shielding

Armament
1 x AMOS Advanced Mortar System (2 automated 120 mm mortars) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOS)
2 x XM312 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Guns (remote operated) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312 )
1 x Mk-47 Stryker 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Mod_0_Stryker)

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/jollyroger4.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Pictures found on Wiki

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:44

reserved

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:47

FB-22 Strike Raptor - $150 million

Description
This stealthy aircraft is state-of-the art variant of the popular F-22 Raptor. It has undergone many changes to turn it into a fast long range bomber with the ability to fight back.

Changes include:
- Longer body
- Larger wings
- Wet wings (fuel carried in wings)
- Larger Internal Weapon Stores
- Enlarged Bomb Bay
- Extended Range
- Cockpit Expansion (2 pilots now for long missions)
- Removal of Vulcan Cannon
- Tail Wings Removed

The larger body of the new variant allow for more ordinance and fuel to be carried. The aircraft retains its stealthy profile, and in fact has a smaller radar profile than the original F-22. Stealthy weapons pods have been developed to allow the Strike Raptor to carry additional weapons externally without losing stealth. Still, additional hard points can be added when stealth is not required. The Strike Raptor is capable of carrying a wide array of ordinance including most western air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground bombs, anti-ship missiles, air-launched cruise missiles, etc.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Strike Raptor features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Strike Raptor and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 2
Length: 87ft 2in
Wingspan: 64ft 9in
Height: 16ft 8in
Powerplant: 2x modified F119 afterburning turbofans w/ thrust vectoring
Maximum speed: Mach 2.6
Supercruise speed: Mach 1.8
Combat Range: 1,815 mi
Ferry Range: 4,250 mi
Service ceiling: 65,000
Carrier: No
Stealth: Yes
In-flight refueling: Yes

Avionics
AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77)
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
Laser Target Designator
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures:
AN/APG-77 Electronic Attack (overloads radar) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77)
Chaff (automated dispenser)
Flares (automated dispenser)
EMP shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature

Armament
- 8 x Rotary Launch Assembly 1,000 lb Class Weapons*
- 2 x 2,000 lb Class Stealth External Weapon Pods
- 2 x 1,000 lb Class Stealth External Weapon Pods

Optional Armament
- 4 x 1,000 lb External Hard Points (lose stealth if these are used)

* = This rotary launch assembly is able to carry six weapons weighing up to 1,000 lbs each. The RLA often carries a mix of air-to-air missiles; but can also carry anti-ship missiles, anti-satellite missiles, air-to-ground missiles, bombs, nukes, e-bombs, etc.

Pictures
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/fb-22StrikeRaptor2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/fb-22strikeraptor.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: The FB-22 is a conceptual real life aircraft. The aircraft was never built, but some of its design specifications are available on the Internet. I basically just tried to fill in the blanks using the best information available.

Clandonia Prime

10-12-2006, 21:51

Wheres the link to the new storefront?

Dartia

10-12-2006, 21:53

This item was discontinued

Dartia

10-12-2006, 22:01

Wheres the link to the new storefront?

I am not opening a new storefront. This is stuff that I designed for NTDA before Ackistan quit. I am posting this stuff to see if I can work a deal with Ezaltia for him to sell my goods. If not, I will shop around to see if any of the other storefronts are interested.

Dartia

10-12-2006, 22:04

reserved

Clandonia Prime

10-12-2006, 22:06

I am not opening a new storefront. This is stuff that I designed for NTDA before Ackistan quit. I am posting this stuff to see if I can work a deal with Ezaltia for him to sell my goods. If not, I will shop around to see if any of the other storefronts are interested.

Your always welcome to use my Corporations store I'm sure we can come to an arrangement.

Dartia

10-12-2006, 22:09

B-73 Ravager - $700 million

Description
The B-73 is an advanced bomber designed to strike priority targets deep within enemy territory. In order to produce an aircraft capable of breaching the most heavily defended areas; the aircraft sacrifices carrying capacity to achieve a high degree of speed, power, and stealth seldom seen on other bombers.

The Ravager has much in common with the SR-71 Blackbird. Both aircraft have long airframes, minimal wingspans, and use continuous-bleed afterburning turbojets. The result is a lightning fast aircraft capable of reaching extreme altitudes. These features serve the Ravager well, allowing it to bomb its target from a great distance. When a B-73 is travelling at a high rate of speed, its bombs have a great deal of forward momentum when released, and its extreme altitude permit it to take full advantage of that momentum. Under optimal circumstances, the Ravager is capable of bombing targets from distances in excess of 150 miles.

To ensure the Ravager reaches its destination; it makes heavy use of its stealth and blazing speed to elude potential attackers. Should an enemy manage to detect the B-73, its high altitude render many ground based threats helpless to respond, and its blazing speed give opponents little time to react. If an adversary mounts a defense despite these advantages, they will find the Ravager is a capable combatant with numerous air-to-air missiles and countermeasures at its disposal.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Ravager features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Ravager and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive computer data.

Statistics
Crew: 2
Length: 109 ft 5in
Wingspan: 57 ft 7 in
Height: 18 ft 6 in
Empty weight: 75,500lbs
Powerplant: 2x J65-2 thrust vectored, continuous-bleed, afterburning turbojets
Maximum speed: Mach 3.1
Combat Range: 2,900 nm
Ferry Range: 3,200 nm
Service ceiling: 80,000
Carrier: No
Stealth: Yes; plasma
In-flight refueling: Yes

Electronics
AN/APG-77 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77) Active Electronically Scanned Array w/ electronic attack capability
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
Laser Target Designator
GPS Aided Targeting System

Countermeasures
Chaff (automated dispenser)
Flares (automated dispenser)
AN/APG-77 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77) Electronic Attack (overloads radar)
Constructed using radar absorbent materials
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)

Armament (all carried internally)
- 6 x Air-To-Air Missiles
- 8,000 lb of Bomb Rack Assembly 500 lb class bombs (16 bombs)
- 8,000 lb of Bomb Rack Assembly 1,000 lb class bombs (8 bombs)
- *8 Rotary Launcher Assembly mounted 2,000 lb class weapons

* = Each RLA is able to carry eight identical weapons weighing up to 2,000 lbs each. Possible weapon choices include anti-ship missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, bombs, nukes, cruise missiles, etc.

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/Firefox_small.jpg

Designed by: Dartia
Picture compliments of Axeman3d.com

Dartia

10-12-2006, 22:13

For Britnia

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Dartia

10-12-2006, 22:15

Frazier Class Stealth Corvette - $350 million

Description
For the longest time, Dartian admirals desired the Visby Class Corvette for their fleets. The Visby had everything they could want in a ship of its size: stealth, speed, agility, versatility, and a strong selection of armaments. Unfortunately, the nation’s accountants hated the Visby every bit as much as the admirals loved it. None of its weapon systems or electronics were in use by other Dartian ships. Putting the Visby into service would mean compatibility issues, and would require naval quartermasters to stock six new types of munitions and decoys. Given the demand for the ship, it was only a matter of time before Dartian engineers were tasked with giving the Visby a makeover to make it a little more Dartia friendly. Thus, the Frazier Class was born.

To understand this ship, you must first understand its unique hull, which naval-technology.com describes best:

“The design of the Visby has been directed to minimizing the optical and infrared signature, above water acoustic and hydroacoustic signature, underwater electrical potential and magnetic signature, pressure signature, radar cross section and actively emitted signals. A stealth corvette of the YS 2000 design has a detection range of 13km in rough seas and 22km in calm sea without jamming. In a jammed environment, the Visby would be detected at a range of 8km in rough sea and 11km in calm sea. The hull material is a sandwich construction comprising a PVC core with a carbon fiber and vinyl laminate. The material provides high strength and rigidity, low weight, good shock resistance, low radar and magnetic signature.” – naval-technology.com (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/visby/)

Using the same hull, the Frazier retains the Visby's impressive stealth characteristics, which give it a great advantage on the battlefield. It is ideally suited for recon and scouting, and works well alone or grouped with more conventional ships. When traveling with a fleet, the Frazier is often found on the fleet’s outer perimeter scouring the waters for mines and submarines. They also serve well as advance scouts and mine layers.

While the Frazier is capable of making great contributions to any fleet it is a part of, the advantage its stealth provides is most noticeable when it is working in the absence of its less stealthy companions. Its aptitude for going unnoticed makes it ideal for sneaking into hostile waters to lay mines, deploy sonobuoys, eavesdrop on communications, or lob a cruise missile deep into enemy territory.

For its main gun, the Frazier uses the versatile Bofors Mk.3 autocannon, which is mounted on its bow in a stealth cupola. This gun is a beast. Thanks to a two a duel-feed system, the Bofors is cable of firing both 57 mm and 70 mm rounds. It can switch between both types of ammunition on the fly, and is even capable of firing smart munitions. For increased accuracy, a small radar is mounted on the gun’s barrel, which measures muzzle velocity for fire control purposes. The gun’s accuracy, range, and 220 rounds per minute rate of fire make it valuable as an artillery piece, AA gun, or CIWS.

To supplement its main gun, the Frazier is equipped with numerous torpedo tubes and missile launchers. For reasons of stealth, these weapons are stowed below deck, and are fired through hatches on the sides of the ship. The ship’s torpedo tubes are a major asset. In addition to the usual torpedoes; these tubes can be used to deploy mines, sonobuoys, and even remote controlled mini submersibles. To round out its armaments, the ship carries four missile launchers with four missile cells each. Much like a VLS, a variety of missiles may be used. RIM-162 missiles are a popular choice due to the fact their small size allows them to be quadruple packed into the ship’s missile cells.

As the Dartian government intends to phase out the Osprey Class Mine Hunter in favor of the Frazier, it is worth noting the ship’s mine hunting capabilities. For detecting mines, the Frazier has two sonar arrays. One is hull mounted while the other is towed. These capabilities can be further enhanced by deploying one or more of its sonobuoys or Remotely Operated Submersible Vehicles (ROV). The ship’s two ROV’s are equipped with sonar, video cameras, etc; and are often used to defuse or detonate naval mines.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and is capable of using that information to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with efficiency. Furthermore, multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links (SDL) are able to share sensor information and coordinate their firepower for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desired.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. They are designed to destroy hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and excel in that role. Given the missile options available to the Frazier, it carries between 0 and 64 RIM-162's.
Bofors Autocannon – Given the gun’s range and high rate of fire, it is perfectly capable of serving as the ship’s CIWS. As such, the ship’s FCFFIS system can be programmed to integrate the Bofors into its automated aircraft and missile defenses if desired.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it. These decoys are effective, and serve as the ship's last line of defense.

Statistics
Displacement: 650 tons
Length: 72 m
Beam: 10.4 m
Draft: 2.5 m
Hull Material: sandwich construction carbon fiber reinforced plastic
Propulsion: 2 KaMeWa Waterjets
Powerplant: 4 Honeywell gas turbines 16 MW
Speed: 40 knots
Crew: 43
Aircraft: 1 small or medium sized helicopter

Features
2 x Remotely Operated Submersible Vehicles (ROV)
4 x Ship Deployed Sonobuoys
CVDS-26 Dual-Frequency Active Variable Depth Sonar Towed Array
CHMS-90 Hull-Mounted Sonar
CS-3701 Tactical Radar Surveillance System
Ceros 200 Fire Control Radar System
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS)
GPS Assisted Targeting
NSSM Guidance System

Countermeasures & Decoys
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature
Reduced Acoustic Signature
Reduced Magnetic Signature
Laser Warning
EMP Shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
2 x Nulka Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System

Armament
1 x Bofors 57/70 mm Mk.3 Super Rapid Multi-Role Cannon
4 x 533 mm Torpedo Tubes (16 torpedoes or mines, 4 sonobuoys, 2 ROV’s)

Plus any combination of four of the following:
16 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Anti-Aircraft Missiles
4 x RIM-161 SM-3 Anti-Aircraft Missiles
4 x SM-6 ERAM Anti-Aircraft Missiles
4 x Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles
4 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles
4 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
4 x ASCROC Anti-Submarine Rockets

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/visby.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Many of the details of this ship are borrowed from the real life Visby Class Corvette.

Dartia

13-12-2006, 01:24

For Vandaheim

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Dartia

13-12-2006, 03:37

Champion Class Supercarrier - $8 billion

Description
When you think of naval power, you think of aircraft carriers. The Champion Class is the mother of all carriers. Intended to strike fear into the hearts of enemies, she is an immense ship capable of providing massive air power. Naturally, the Champion comes equipped with the latest electronics and sensors, a variety of defensive and offensive weapon systems, plus decoys and countermeasures galore. Wherever possible, the ship is automated to minimize crew requirements. Nevertheless, this big ship and its air wing require a crew of nearly 10,000 to operate at maximum efficiency.

In Dartia, the Champion Class is the pride of the navy. It is rarely used for patrols, escort missions, or any other duties smaller vessels could easily perform. The Champion comes into play when mass brute force is required. It is the driving force behind invasion fleets, and a major source of strength during naval engagements.

As it has been said, the Champion is an immense vessel, and its air wing reflects that. Altogether, the ship is capable of housing 170 planes plus 15 helicopters. With the capacity to handle so many aircraft, its options are limitless. The ship can carry literally carry the perfect aircraft for every occasion. Naturally, the ship is equipped with multiple launch catapults and plenty of deck space, which allows it to put plenty of aircraft in the air in a hurry.

In addition to its air wing, the Champion has a selection of offensive and defensive weapon systems of its own. Its defensive armaments consist of RIM-116 missile batteries and Goalkeeper systems both in generous numbers. Additionally, the ship carries 32 missile tubes, which are fired from hatches on the side of the ship. These missile tubes resembled a VLS in many regards, and are capable of firing similar missiles. RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles are a popular choice of missile armament as they are small enough to be quad packed in the ship’s launchers, and they are prized for their ability to contribute to the ship’s missile defenses.

Like most Dartian ships, the Champion Class features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. They are designed to be able to handle hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and excel at destroying them.
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These are highly accurate point blank defense missiles. They are capable of targeting and destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles at a range of 7.5 km, and have a phenomenal hit rate of 95%. This system is very effective, and forms the cornerstone of the ship's missile defenses.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it.
SSTD Torpedo Defense System - The SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each in addition to a towed array. The decoys are designed to attract acoustic homing torpedoes.

Statistics
Displacement: 380,000 tons
Power Plant: Six A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 16
Length: 510 meters
Beam: 110 meters
Flight Deck Width: 140 meters
Speed: 32 knots
Crew Complement: 9,740 including air crew
Aircraft: 170 planes and 15 helicopters

Electronics
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar (tracks stealth aircraft well)
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
AN/SPS-49(V)1 2-D Air Search Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Mk 23 Target Acquisition Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
3 x Mk 95 Radars
2 x AN/SPN-46 Air Traffic Control Radars
AN/SPN-43B Air Traffic Control Radar
AN/SPN-44 Landing Aid Radar
VSR Volume Search Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Mk 91 NSSM Guidance System
Secure Data Link
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System
FCFFIS Fleet Command Module

Countermeasures & Decoys
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module (original product)
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (jamming/deception)
Critical Systems EMP Shielded
2 x SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Systems
4 x Mk 53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
Laser Warning
Degaussing Coil

Armament
6 x 21 Cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point-Defense Missile Batteries (126 total missiles) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile)
8 x Goalkeeper 30 mm CIWS ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)

Plus missile launchers for four of the following:
32 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile/Air Defense Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-162_ESSM)
8 x RIM-161 SM-3 Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-161_Standard_SM-3)
8 x SM-6 ERAM Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM-6_Standard_ERAM)
8 x AI-77 Mk.2 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
8 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
8 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
8 x ASROC Anti-Submarine Rockets ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASROC)

Armor
Belt: 12.1 in
Bulkheads: 11.3 in
Barbettes: 11.6-13.3 in
Decks: 7.5 in
Flight Deck: 9.8 in

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/carrier-3.jpg

By Dartia
Note: Photo found on Wiki

Dartia

13-12-2006, 17:31

F-40 Bird of Prey - $170 million

Description
The Bird of Prey is a stealthy, versatile, carrier aircraft intended to provide air superiority on the high seas. The aircraft features a variable geometry wing configuration, allowing the pilot to manipulate the aircraft’s flight characteristics to suit the circumstances. Its wings can be fully swept for optimum speed, forward swept for optimum maneuverability, or extended for operating at slower speeds.

The F-40 generally serves as an air superiority fighter. As it is capable of carrying up to 12 air-to-air missiles, it is well suited for this role. However, its launcher assembly is capable of handling a variety of ordinance, which allows it to remain useful once air superiority is established. For optimal stealth, its missiles are carried internally.

To further enhance its offensive capabilities, the F-40 carries a nose-mounted 30mm gatling gun. This weapon is capable of firing a variety of munitions including armor piercing, high explosive, airburst, incendiary, tracer, etc. In order to maximize the aircraft’s utility, its gatling gun uses a dual feed system, which permits it to carry two types of ammunition and switch between them as needed.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Bird of Prey features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Bird of Prey and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 1
Length: 68ft 2in
Wingspan: Variable
Height: 17ft 8in
Powerplant: 2x modified F119 afterburning turbofans w/ thrust vectoring
Maximum speed: Mach 3.1
Supercruise speed: Mach 1.7
Combat Range: 1,425 mi
Ferry Range: 3,550 mi
Service ceiling: 68,000
Carrier: Yes
Stealth: Yes
In-flight refueling: Yes

Avionics
AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
Laser Target Designator
Laser Range Finder
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking
GPS Aided Targeting System

Countermeasures
AN/APG-77 Electronic Attack
Automated Chaff Dispenser
Automated Flare Dispenser
EMP shielding
Reduced Infrared Signature
Reduced Radar Signature

Armament
30 mm Dual Feed Gatling Gun w/ 600 rounds
*6 x Rotary Launch Assembly mounted 1,000 lb class weapons (usually air-to-air missiles)
*6 x Rotary Launch Assembly mounted 2,000 lb class weapons

* = Each RLA is able to carry a mixture of six weapons. Possible weapon choices include anti-ship missiles, anti-satellite missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, bombs, nukes, cruise missiles, e-bombs, etc.

Pictures
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/Birdofprey1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/birdofprey2.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: The Bird of Prey is a conceptual aircraft in real life. The aircraft has never been built, but some of its design specifications are available on the Internet. I basically just tried to fill in the blanks using the best information available. Picture 1 is from the movie "Stealth", which featured a fictional aircraft also based on the Northrop Switchblade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Switchblade). Picture 2 is a modified version of a picture from Wiki.

Dartia

13-12-2006, 17:33

Pegasus II Class Hydrofoil - $75 million

Description
As the demands of the Dartian military changed over time, the need for a fast yet versatile surface vessel became apparent. Having always been impressed with the speed and agility offered by the venerable Pegasus Hydrofoil, the Dartian military used the old boat a template for their new fast attack boat.

In its latest incarnation, the highly successful but aging Pegasus has received a number of upgrades. The Pegasus II is roughly 10% bigger, has more powerful engines, improved electronics, and modern sensors.

The Pegasus II far better at monitoring its surroundings than its predecessor. Its biggest improvement in this area was the addition of its Secure Data Link (SDL). The ship's new SDL system allows it to automatically receive targeting and threat information from nearby friendly units. This upgrade combined with improvements to its own sensors give the crew a much better sense of what it going on around them, and also permits the use of newer weapon systems.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. The missile is perfectly capable of hitting fast moving targets including hypersonic anti-ship missiles.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it. These decoys are effective, and serve as the ship's last line of defense.

FCFFIS Managed Offensive Systems
Otobreda 76 mm Gun - The ship's main gun uses 80 round magazines, and fires up to 120 rounds per minute. At that caliber and rate of fire; the Otobreda is useful for engaging missiles, aircraft, ships, and ground targets. The ship's FCFFIS can be programmed to allow the the Otobreda to automatically respond to fire requests received via its Secure Data Link (SDL), automatically engage particular types of targets, or integrate itself into the ship's missile and air defense systems.

Statistics
Displacement: 280 tons
Foilborne Power Plant: 20,000 horsepower waterjet
Hullborne Power Plant: 2 x 2,400 horsepower waterjets
Foils Extended Length: 148 feet
Foils Retracted Length: 160 feet
Beam: 32 feet
Foilborne Speed: 55 knots
Hullborne Speed: 20 knots
Crew Complement: 18

Features
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Mk 23 Target Acquisition Radar
Mk 92 Fire Control System
Mk 91 NSSM Guidance System
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS)
GPS Assisted Targeting

Electronic Warfare and Decoys
Laser Warning
EMP Shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (Jamming/Deception)
2 x Nulka Decoy Launching System

Armament
1 x Oto Breda 76 mm Super Rapid Multi-role Cannon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otobreda_76_mm)
1 x 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)
2 x XM312 50 cal. Twin Heavy Machine Guns (4 guns total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)

Plus two from the following list:
8 x Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
8 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
8 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Anti-Missile/Anti-Air Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESSM)
8 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)

Pictures
The Pegasus II
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/phm6.jpg

Pegasus II firing a Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/phm2.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

13-12-2006, 17:36

Whirlwind Class Supercarrier - $5.5 billion

Description
The Whirlwind Class Supercarrier is a hulk of a ship built to project power across the globe. The vessel is larger than the famed Nimitz Class, but not overly so, and boasts a complement of 96 aircraft. As much as anything, the Whirlwind Class Supercarrier resembles a floating city. There are crew quarters for over 5,000 servicemen, kitchens, mess halls, recreation rooms, gymnasiums, a hospital, an airport, etc.

In the Dartian navy, the Whirlwind is one of two widely used aircraft carriers. Of the two, the Whirlwind is generally assigned to lead “patrol fleets”. These “patrol fleets” are scattered across the globe in order to establish a presence in key regions. They protect commerce, gather intelligence, etc; but mainly serve as rapid response forces when a crisis erupts. Meanwhile, the larger Champion Class Supercarrier is more often used to support invasions or to engage in battles on the high seas. While both vessels are capable of performing the job of the other, the nation’s military planners like the two carrier solution as it allows them to better manage military costs (the Champion costs far more to operate).

Like any aircraft carrier, the Whirlwind’s primary weapon is its air wing. Capable of putting a large number of aircraft into the air, the ship does not disappoint in this regard. Naturally, the ship carries a few weapon systems of its own to supplement the abilities of its aircraft. These systems include the usual RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point Defense Missile batteries and a number of Goalkeeper CIWS. Additionally, the ship carries 32 missile tubes, which are fired from hatches on the side of the ship. These missile tubes resembled a VLS in many regards, and are capable of firing similar missiles. RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles are a popular choice of missile armament as they are small enough to be quad packed in the ship’s launchers, and they are prized for their ability to contribute to the ship’s missile defenses.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. They are designed to destroy hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and excel in that capacity.
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These are highly accurate point blank defense missiles. They are capable of targeting and destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles at a range of 7.5 km, and have a phenomenal hit rate of 95%. This system is very effective, and forms the cornerstone of the ship's missile defenses.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it.
SSTD Torpedo Defense System - The SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each in addition to a towed array. The decoys are designed to attract acoustic homing torpedoes.

A great deal of emphasis was placed on missile defense. When fully stocked with ammunition and decoys, the Whirlwind is capable of mounting layered defense using the best systems available. Simply put, it is a tough nut to crack. With its ability to project power via its air wings and its excellent survivability, the Whirlwind is a worthy addition to any navy.

Statistics
Displacement: 100,000 tons
Power Plant: Two A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 4
Length: 350 meters
Beam: 43 meters
Flight Deck Width: 80 meters
Speed: 32 knots
Crew Complement: 5,107 including air crew
Aircraft: 90 planes and 6 helicopters

Features
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Mk 23 Target Acquisition Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
3 x Mk 95 Radars
2 x AN/SPN-46 Air Traffic Control Radars
AN/SPN-44 Landing Aid Radar
VSR Volume Search Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Mk 91 NSSM Guidance System
Secure Data Link
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System
FCFFIS Fleet Command Module

Electronic Warfare and Decoys
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module (original product)
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (jamming/deception)
Critical Systems EMP Shielded
2 x SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Systems
2 x Mk 53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
Laser Warning
Degaussing Coil

Armament
4 x 21 Cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point-Defense Retractable Missile Batteries (84 missiles total) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile)
4 x 30 mm Goalkeeper Retractable CIWS ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)

Plus missile launchers for four of the following:
32 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile/Air Defense Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-162_ESSM)
8 x RIM-161 SM-3 Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-161_Standard_SM-3)
8 x SM-6 ERAM Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM-6_Standard_ERAM)
8 x AI-77 Mk.2 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
8 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
8 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
8 x ASROC Anti-Submarine Rockets ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASROC)

Armor
Belt: 11.1 in
Bulkheads: 10.3 in
Barbettes: 10.6-12.3 in
Decks: 7.5 in
Flight Deck: 8.9 in

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/WhirlwindClassCarrier.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki

Dartia

15-12-2006, 19:29

This item was discontinued

Dartia

15-12-2006, 19:30

This item was discontinued.

Dartia

15-12-2006, 19:32

M-499 Cavalier Coastal Defense Railgun - $30 million (PMT)

Description
The Cavalier is the bane of navies and amphibious assault forces everywhere. Simply put, it is a massive gun capable of penetrating the thickest armor. On the outside, the Cavalier resembles a large and heavily armored gun turret like those found on a battleship. Instead of resting on the deck of a warship, the Cavalier’s gun turret sits atop a reinforced concrete bunker.

Bunker Components
Control Room – This room houses the Cavalier’s computers, communications equipment, tracking stations, etc. The room is fairly small, and usually sits two people.
Magazine Module – This is the bunker’s largest chamber, which is used to store magazines of ammunition. The main components of the Cavalier’s autoloader are found here.
Capacitor Bank Module – This module houses much of the electronics needed to power and work the railgun.
Power Supply Module – This module is connected to the local power grid, and includes a diesel powered backup generator.
Storage – This small room resembles a walk-in closet with large shelves on two sides and a vacuum flush toilet and sink opposite the door. It typically houses emergency supplies. The shelves are sturdy and large enough to be used as bunks if need be.

Typically, the bunker will be partly or entirely underground. Its concrete walls are two feet thick, and are reinforced by steel rods. To enhance the wall’s durability, both sides are coated with two overlapping layers of carbon fiber straps. This also helps to keep the bunker air and water tight. Naturally, the entire bunker complex enjoys NBC filtered and EMP hardened electronics.

However, the Cavalier’s most impressive feature is not its bunker, but its railgun. Using a pair of electromagnetically charged rails, the railgun is capable of firing ferromagnetic slugs with great velocity. The slugs are simply mounted on the rails, so that the slug is in contact with both rails. When a strong electric current is applied to one rail, the projectile is launched. Given sufficient electric current, the Cavalier’s gun can effectively strike a target 500 kilometers away with astonishing force.

The slug itself is a sabot round, which uses a disposable case to carry the projectile clear of the gun’s barrel. The case is constructed of aluminum, which was selected for its ability to carry current and dissipate heat. The actual projectile itself is typically made of tungsten, but depleted uranium is used frequently as well. The Cavalier’s autoloader system uses a magazine system with ten rounds each.

Naturally, launching massive projectiles can be quite stressful on the rails. To prevent damage, the rails are reinforced with carbon nanotubes. Meanwhile, overheating is prevented by an air cooling system and frequent applications of lubricant to the rails. Even with these advantages, the Cavalier does require frequent cool down time.

Firing unguided projectiles at a distance can sometimes pose problems. Even with its tremendous muzzle velocity, the Cavalier’s rounds require several minutes of flight time to strike distant targets. To enhance its ability to hit difficult targets, the Cavalier utilizes a number of systems.

Secure Data Link – This system allows the transfer of computer data between the Cavalier and friendly units. A popular tactic is to have nearby AWACS, radar stations, sonobuoys, aircraft, etc supplement the Cavalier’s own radar by sending it additional information via data link.
GPS Assisted Targeting – The Cavalier’s targeting system can automatically calculate firing solutions to any GPS coordinates within its range.
Computer Assisted Targeting – If the Cavalier is tracking a target or is otherwise aware of one via its data link, the Cavalier’s targeting system is capable of automatically plotting a firing solution. Its firing solutions will take into consideration any information it has available to it such as target’s speed, target’s heading, weather conditions, projectile flight time, etc.

How The Gun Works
Step 1: The Cavalier detects a target
Step 2: The Cavalier loads a projectile while its computer plots of a firing solution (takes about 6 seconds)
Step 3: The Cavalier launches its projectile
Step 4: Keep repeating steps 1 thru 3 until ten rounds have been fired then go to step 5
Step 5: The Cavalier cools down while a new magazine is loaded and fresh lubricant applied (takes 1 minute)
Step 6: Go to step 1

The Cavalier has a number of options regarding its crew requirements. It is capable of limited functionality with no crew at all, but operates best with a crew of four. With no crew, it is able to fire up to 50 rounds by responding to commands received via its Secure Data Link. After those 50 rounds are fired, the Cavalier must dip into its reserve magazines, which requires its crew.

To keep the Cavalier from being destroyed, its turret enjoys thick steel armor, which can be enhanced by placing the Cavalier within a partial concrete enclosure. It also features a number of more aggressive countermeasures including the Arena Active Protection System and Shortstop Electronic Protection System. Frequently, nations will enhance their Cavalier’s defenses by positioning a CIWS or anti-aircraft missile battery nearby.

Statistics
Crew: 0 or 4
Armor: 15” Steel Reinforced Steel
Power Source: power grid or diesel generator

Features
HALO Hostile Artillery Location System (http://www.baesystemsmarine.co.uk/engineering/examples/halo.htm)
Multi-Function Radar
Standard Digital Fire Control
Automated Loader
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System
GPS Assisted Targeting
Computer Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/an-vlq-9.htm)
Arena Active Protection System (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Active_Protection_System)
EMP Shielding
Laser Warning
NBC Filters

Armament
1x 406 mm Railgun

Main Gun Vital Statistics
Rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute
Range: 500 km
Magazine: 10 rounds
Magazines: 50
Total Ammo: 500 rounds

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/railsabot.gif

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/navy-concept-em-railgun-launch-syte.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Pictures found on GIS. Source unknown.

Dartia

17-12-2006, 08:13

M-49 Terrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle $3 million

Description
The Terrier is a state-of-the-art amphibious armored fighting vehicle commonly used by the Dartian Marines. Designed to be as versatile as possible, it is largely modular in design, and comes in many variants. Key Terrier features include a powerful engine, the ability to carry a diverse selection of weapons, water jets for amphibious operations, a double wishbone suspension for fast travel over soft terrain, and a high degree of survivability.

The Terrier’s layout is conventional. The driver sits front left and the power pack is to the right. This leaves the rest of the vehicle clear for the troop compartment, which is provided with a power-operated ramp and roof hatches.

WEAPON SYSTEMS
Note: The Terrier’s modular design allows it to be configured for a variety of weapons. Not all of these weapons can be carried at once. See “Armament Configurations” below for common combinations.
105 mm Tank Gun – The M-49 can be outfitted with a stabilized 105 mm canon capable of firing a variety of rounds including armor piercing, high explosive, sabot, incendiary, and even smart air burst munitions.
Enhanced Bushmaster 30 mm Canon – The most common Terrier variant carries a 30 mm dual feed cannon. This weapon is capable of handling a variety of ordinance, and utilizes a dual feed system, which permits switching between two types of ammunition as needed.
AMOS Advanced Mortar System – The AMOS Advanced Mortar System consists of two 120 mm mortars mounted on a single turret. The system is capable of achieving a high rate of fire. When combined with the Terrier chassis, the result is a highly mobile yet powerful artillery battery.
XM307 ACSW – Several M-49 configurations feature coaxial XM307 Advanced Crew Served Weapons. The XM307 was chosen for its versatility as it can be configured to fire .50 caliber heavy machine gun rounds or 25 mm grenades (including smart air burst munitions).
2 x 4 Cell Missile Launcher – One of the more popular Terrier variants carries missile launchers on a remotely operated turret. Popular choices include TOW and Javelin anti-tank missiles or Stinger and Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles.
7.62 mm Machine Gun – Most Terrier weapon configurations include a 7.62 mm machine gun. This gun in operated manually, and is accessible via a hatch near the rear of the vehicle.
Five Barrel Grenade Launcher –These launchers use a Metal Storm style electronic firing system allowing six grenades to be stacked in each launcher barrel. Most commonly, these launchers are used to fire smoke, chaff, or tear gas grenades.

ELECTRONICS
EFTS – The Enemy Fire Triangulation System is comprised of six microphones mounted on the Terrier’s exterior. These microphones listen for the sounds associated with incoming artillery and rifle rounds, and then a computer uses that information to triangulate the source of the incoming fire. The EFTS system is integrated with the Terrier’s fire control system, which allows it to quickly bring its weapons to bear when enemy fire is detected. It is important to note that the EFTS system microphones are not armored and are susceptible to damage. However, the microphones are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Several backup microphones are included in its repair kit.
SDL – The vehicle’s Secure Data Link (SDL) is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Terrier and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive a variety of data including target and threat information. In the event the Terrier’s optics are damaged, it is frequently able to receive sufficient data from nearby units to continue fighting effectively.
MINI-FIX – The Terrier is equipped with a MINI-FIX Radio Direction finder. This system allows the Terrier to triangulate the source of enemy radio transmissions. For optimal efficiency, this information is fed to its fire control system for quick response.
Advanced Imaging System – The Terrier is equipped with several imaging systems, which are used to guide the vehicle and identify targets. These systems support thermal imaging and light amplification for night operations, and are capable of x20 zoom. Two inches of ballistic glass offers these optical systems a degree of protection from small arms fire. Nevertheless, the optics are more vulnerable to damage than other parts of the vehicle, so they were designed to be easily replaced in the field.
Advanced Digital Fire Control - The M-49's fire control is a highly advanced system, which collects data from all the M-49's sensors and those of nearby friendly units. With minimal input, the vehicle is capable of prioritizing and targeting enemy units.

DEFENSES
SEPS – The M-49 comes equipped with a Shortstop Electronic Protection System, which is a proximity fuse countermeasure. This system is designed to defeat incoming artillery and mortar rounds by fooling their proximity fuses into believing they are closer to the ground than they really are, causing them to detonate prematurely.
Trophy Active Protection System – This system is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and grenades before they impact the Terrier. A small fire control radar array detects and classifies incoming projectiles. The threat is then destroyed by a safe distance away by a warhead, which produces a shotgun like blast. After twelve uses, the Trophy APS must be reloaded. This system can be hazardous to people standing near the vehicle. For this reason, the system may be deactivated if desired.
Electric Reactive Armor – The Terrier’s outer shell is comprised of two conductive metal plates separated by insulating material, creating a high-power capacitor. When a projective penetrates the two plates, the circuit is closed, which releases a great deal of stored energy into the projectile. In the end, most projectiles are either vaporized or even turned into plasma, which greatly diminishes the impact of the attack. It is important to not that after discharging its current, the armor requires several seconds to fully recharge. The plates themselves are modular in design allowing for easy replacement of damaged plates.
Armor – The M-49 Terrier utilizes Chobham Composite Armor composed of layers of heavy metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other materials. While its armor is not as thick as a main battle tank, it is reliable against rounds 30 mm or smaller in the front, and up to 25 mm in other sections. Additional appliqué armor may be added to improve protection up to 40 mm at the expense of speed and range.
Safety Features - Safety features include NBC filters, run-flat tires, an automated fire extinguishing system, compartmentalized fuel storage with blow-out panels, front-loaded engine, and “V” shaped undercarriage to maximize mine survivability.

Statistics
Crew: 2 or 3 depending on weapon configuration
Passengers: 12
Length: 8 meters
Width: 2.7 meters
Height: 2.2 meters
Weight: 27 tons
Power Plant: supercharged V6 diesel 512 hp
Road Speed: 120 km/h
Off Road Speed: 65 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 15 km/h
Range: 800 km

Armor
Composite Protection vs. 25-30 mm
Electric Reactive Armor

Features
Independent Double Wishbone Suspension
Automatic Traction Control
Advanced Digital Fire Control
EFTS Enemy Fire Triangulation System
Laser Rangefinder
Thermal Imaging System
FLIR
Automated Fire Extinguishing System
Secure Data Link
Run-Flat Tires
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
Trophy Active Protection System
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
Laser Warning
NBC Filters

Armament Configurations
Option 1
- Enhanced Bushmaster 30 mm Stabilized Gun w/ 400 rounds
- Coaxial XM307 ACSW w/ 2,000 .50 caliber rounds or 400 25 mm grenades
- 7.62 mm Machine Gun w/ 2,000 rounds
- Five Barrel Grenade Launcher w/ 30 grenades total

Option 2
- Oto Melara 105 mm Stabilized Tank Gun w/ 40 rounds
- Coaxial XM307 ACSW w/ 2,000 .50 caliber rounds or 400 grenades
- 7.62 mm Machine Gun w/ 2,000 rounds
- Five Barrel Grenade Launcher w/ 30 grenades total

Option 3
- 2 x XM307 ACSW Remote Weapons Turret w/ 2,000. .50 caliber rounds and 400 grenades
- 2 x 4 cell TOW or Javelin anti-tank missiles
- 7.62 mm Machine Gun w/ 2,000 rounds
- Five Barrel Grenade Launcher w/ 30 grenades total

Option 4
- AMOS Advanced Mortar System w/ 80 rounds
- Five Barrel Grenade Launcher w/ 30 grenades total

NOTE: There are many other possible weapon combinations for the Terrier. Owners should feel free to experiment with their own variants.

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/terrex_infantry_fighting_vehicle_3.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture is of a Terrex found on Wiki.

Dartia

17-12-2006, 20:47

M-41 Centurion Main Battle Tank - $5.5 million

Description
The M-41 Centurion was designed to compliment the M-43 Diablo. While the Diablo was in its early planning stages, Dartian military planners recognized the need for a powerful tank, which wasn’t too big to be airlifted by existing transports. Thus, the M-41 was born.

Like any main battle tank worth its salt, the Centurion features a devastating main gun complimented by an assortment of smaller weapons, the best electronics available, plus countermeasures and armor built to withstand the rigors of war.

WEAPON SYSTEMS
120 mm Rheinmetall Smooth Bore Main Gun – For its main gun, the Centurion uses the Rheinmetall L55 found on the Leopard II MBT. With its long barrel and high muzzle velocity, the Rheinmetall L55 possesses a great deal of stopping power, and is able to achieve excellent range. A wide variety of rounds may be used including armor piercing, high explosive, incendiary, sabot, anti-personnel, etc; allowing the M-41 to pose a viable threat to a wide array of targets.
2 x .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Guns – Fitted to the left and right of the tank’s main gun, these weapons are controlled by the tank’s gunner. They use the same turret as the main gun, and are brought to bear on the same target.
Remotely Operated Weapons Turret – Mounted on top of the Centurion is a remotely operated turret, which is controlled by the tank’s commander. This weapon mount is capable of harnessing a variety of weapons with the XM307 ACSW being a popular choice due to its ability to be configured to fire both .50 caliber machine gun rounds and 25 mm grenades. For optimum accuracy, the turret is stabilized and has its own laser range finder and thermal imaging system. If desired, this turret may be operated manually via a hatch on top of the tank.
2 x Six Barrel Grenade Launchers – Mounted on opposite sides of the Centurion’s main gun turret are two clusters of grenade launchers. The launchers use a Metal Storm style electronic firing system allowing six grenades to be stacked in each launcher barrel. Most commonly, these launchers are used to fire smoke, chaff, or tear gas grenades.

ELECTRONICS
EFTS – The Enemy Fire Triangulation System is comprised of six microphones mounted on the Centurion’s exterior. These microphones listen for the sounds associated with incoming artillery and rifle rounds, and then a computer uses that information to triangulate the source of the incoming fire. The EFTS system is integrated with the Centurion’s fire control system, which allows it to quickly bring its weapons to bear when enemy fire is detected. It is important to note that the EFTS system microphones are not armored and are susceptible to damage. However, the microphones are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Several backup microphones are included with the tank’s repair kit.
SDL – The tank’s Secure Data Link (SDL) is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Centurion and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive a variety of data including target and threat information. In the event the tank’s optics are damaged, it is frequently able to receive sufficient data from nearby units (such as other tanks) to continue fighting.
MINI-FIX – The Centurion is equipped with a MINI-FIX Radio Direction finder. This system allows it to triangulate the source of enemy radio transmission. For optimal efficiency, this information is fed to the tank’s fire control system for quick response.
Laser Range Finder – The M-41 has two laser range finders. One is used by the tank’s gunner, who operates the main gun. The other is operated by the tank’s commander, who operates the remote weapons turret.
Advanced Imaging System – The Centurion is equipped with several imaging systems, which the driver, gunner, and commander use to guide the tank and identify targets. These systems support thermal imaging and light amplification for night operations, and are capable of x20 zoom. Two inches of ballistic glass offers these optical systems a degree of protection from small arms fire. Nevertheless, the tank’s optics are more vulnerable than the rest of the tank, so they were designed to be easily replaced in the field.
Advanced Digital Fire Control - The M-41's fire control is a highly advanced system, which collects data from all the Centurion's sensors and those of nearby friendly units. With minimal input, the tank is capable of prioritizing and targeting enemy units. Most importantly, this system is capable of measuring wind speed, humidity, and exterior weather conditions, combining them with the turret's angle of elevation, altitude, and the barrel's physical wear to increase accuracy.

DEFENSES
SEPS – The M-41 comes equipped with a Shortstop Electronic Protection System, which is a proximity fuse countermeasure. This system is designed to defeat incoming artillery and mortar rounds by fooling their proximity fuses into believing they are closer to the ground than they really are, causing them to detonate prematurely.
Trophy Active Protection System – This system is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and grenades before they impact the Centurion. A fire control radar array detects and classifies incoming projectiles. The threat is then destroyed by a safe distance away by a warhead, which produces a shotgun like blast. After twelve uses, the Trophy APS must be reloaded. This system can be hazardous to people standing near the tank. For this reason, the system may be deactivated if desired.
Electric Reactive Armor – The Centurion's outer shell is comprised of two conductive metal plates separated by insulating material, creating a high-power capacitor. When a projective penetrates the two plates, the circuit is closed, which releases a great deal of stored energy into the projectile. In the end, most projectiles are either vaporized or even turned into plasma, which greatly diminishes the impact of the attack. It is important to not that after discharging its current, the armor requires several seconds to fully recharge. The plates themselves are modular in design allowing for easy replacement of damaged plates.
Armor – Beneath the Centurion’s Electric Reactive Armor lies Chobham Composite Armor composed of layers of heavy metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other materials. Generally speaking, its armor is 5% thicker than what is found on the latest Abrams models.
Safety Features - Safety features include NBC filters, an automated fire extinguishing system, compartmentalized fuel storage with blow-out panels, and a front-loaded engine.

The Centurion can drive through water up to 5 meters deep using a snorkel or 1.4 meters without any sort of preparation. It can also climb obstacles up to 1.2 meters in height.

Statistics
Crew: 4
Hull Length: 8 meters
Width: 3.5 meters
Height: 2.4 meters
Weight: 65 tons
Power Plant: turbo charged 12-cylinder diesel 1,600 horsepower
Road Speed: 80 km/h
Off Road Speed: 55 km/h
Range: 650 km

Armor
2nd Generation Advanced Chobham Composite Armor
Electric Reactive Armor

Features
EFTS Enemy Fire Triangulation System
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Rangefinders
Thermal Imaging
FLIR
Laser Target Designator
Automated Fire Extinguishing System
Secure Data Link
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
Trophy Active Protection System
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
Laser Warning
NBC Filters

Armaments
Stabilized Rheinmetall L55 120 mm Tank Gun w/ 65 rounds
2 x Coaxial .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Guns w/ 1,200 round each
1 x Remote Weapon Station
2 x Six Barrel Grenade Launchers w/ 72 grenades total

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/Osorio2.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture is of an Osario MBT found on Wiki.

Dartia

18-12-2006, 02:47

L-500 MDLS Missile Defense Laser System - $80 million (PMT)

Description
The MDLS system utilizes a powerful laser to destroy missiles. The laser does not disintegrate or melt the missiles it targets. Instead, the heat it generates weakens the missile’s exterior, which results in the missile falling apart due to the rigors of flight. A typical missile requires a 3-5 second laser burst before being destroyed. Aircraft can also be destroyed, but with far less reliability.

The MDLS uses a chemical laser, which requires fuel. Each MDLS includes four chemical fuel container systems, which are each capable of sustaining the laser for two minutes of fire. Once one chemical container is emptied, it takes roughly twenty seconds for the MDLS to switch to a backup container. Additional chemical containers may be purchased for $1.2 million.

The MDLS has a range of 400 km. However, it must have a line-of-sight to its target. Furthermore, weather conditions may also limit its range.

Like many Dartian designs, the MDLS features a Secure Data Link (SDL). The SDL allows secure communications between the MDLS and friendly units. In addition to the usual voice communication, the SDL permits the transfer of computer data. This system is ideal for communicating radar readings, target acquisition information, etc; and is often used to do just that. A popular tactic is to supplement the sensor capabilities of the MDLS by having nearby radar stations and AWACS feed the MDSL information via data link.

Statistics
Crew: 5 (Commander, Gunner, Electronics x3)
Armor: 8” Hardened Steel

Features
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Mk 23 Target Acquisition Radar
ABL Adaptive Optics System
Infrared Object Tracking
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Target Designator x4
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend of Foe Identification System

Countermeasures
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/an-vlq-9.htm)
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Laser Warning

Armament
1 x 3 megawatt Chemical Oxygen Iodine Laser ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_oxygen_iodine_laser)

Main Gun Vital Statistics
Range: up to 400 km
Ammunition: 4 chemical containers each capable of sustaining 2 minutes of continuous fire

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/groundlaser.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

18-12-2006, 02:47

MM-1 Mobile Anti-Personnel Mine - $250

Description
The MM-1 is a remote controlled vehicle intended to deliver an explosive charge to the enemy. The controller simply uses a remote to guide the MM-2 to its desired location, and then orders it to detonate.

The MM-1 is able to navigate obstacles up to 7 inches in height, and can travel up to one mile away from its controller before stopping. While it is a tracked vehicle, it is deceptively fast for its size.

While the MM-1 was initially designed as a simple area denial tool, troops in the field have found it useful for forcing enemy troops to abandon their cover.

Statistics
Crew: 1 controller
Length: 18 inches
Width: 10 inches
Height: 6 inches
Weight: 18 pounds
Power Plant: battery powered motor
Speed: 20 miles/hour
Range: 1 mile (can travel up to 3 miles, but only 1 mile from controller)

Features
Long Range Radio Controller (1 mile range)

Armament
Option 1
- 10 lbs high explosives
- 5 lbs .5” diameter ball bearings

Option 2
- 15 lbs high explosives

Option 3
- 15 lbs white phosphorous

Option 4
- 3 smoke canisters (colored or white)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/MM1-MobileMine.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

18-12-2006, 02:48

MM-2 Advanced Mobile Mine - $400

Description
The MM-2 is a remote controlled vehicle intended to deliver an explosive charge to the enemy. The controller simply uses a remote to guide the MM-2 to its desired location, and then orders it to detonate.

For operating beyond visual range, the MM-2 includes a camera. This camera resembles a webcam both in size and quality of picture. While it is cable to compensate for brightness to some extent, these cameras are not capable of night vision. The camera is on a mount, which can be controlled be turned independently. The controller observes whatever the camera sees via a 4 x 3 inch screen mounted on the MM-2’s remote control.

The MM-2 is able to navigate obstacles up to 7 inches in height, and can travel up to one mile away from its controller before stopping. While it is a tracked vehicle, it is deceptively fast for its size.

While the MM-2 was initially designed as a simple area denial tool, troops in the field have found it useful for forcing enemy troops to abandon their cover.

After shipping, the MM-2 can be modified to carry a chemical payload, but it is never sold that way.

Statistics
Crew: 1 controller
Length: 18 inches
Width: 10 inches
Height: 6 inches
Weight: 19 pounds
Power Plant: battery powered motor
Speed: 20 miles/hour
Range: 1 mile (can travel up to 3 miles, but only 1 mile from controller)

Features
Long Range Radio Controller w/ LED screen (1 mile range)
Mini Camera

Armament
Option 1
- 10 lbs high explosives
- 5 lbs .5” diameter ball bearings

Option 2
- 15 lbs high explosives

Option 3
- 15 lbs white phosphorous

Option 4
- 3 smoke canisters (colored or white)

Picture (camera not shown)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/MM1-MobileMine.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:49

Allegro Class Attack Submarine - $1.8 billion

Description
The Allegro is a fast but silent hunter made to prowl the depths of the world’s oceans and seas. Equipped with a variety of weapon systems and the high degree of stealth, the Allegro is a capable combatant and menace to enemies on the high seas.

For optimum stealth, the Allegro’s outer hull is covered in multiple layers of polyurethane acoustic tiles. These layers possess a number of acoustic qualities that reduce echo strength, reflect sound waves away from their source, etc; which reduce the risk of the Allegro being detected by active and passive sonar. Meanwhile, its pump-jet propulsion is perfect for silent operation. Inside the ship, great care was given to reducing the noise generated by the ship’s engine and crew activities. Even trivial tools such as cooking utensils and pans were analyzed and designed to work as quietly as possible.

Given its stealthy characteristics, the Allegro is ideally suited to perform a number of unusual roles. The Allegro uses the same MMP Multi-Mission Platform found on the most recent Seawolf models. The MMP can be used to deploy SEAL teams, launch unmanned submersibles, or to splice underwater cables to eavesdrop of foreign communications. An ASDS Advanced SEAL Delivery System (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_SEAL_Delivery_System) can be carried if desired, but that slows the Allegro by 2 knots in all speed categories.

Naturally, no hunter submarine is complete without weapons at its disposal. For offense, the ship uses eight torpedo tubes. Six of these tubes are of the standard 21 inch variety, the size most commonly used by modern submarines. Via its 21 inch tubes, the Allegro is cable of deploying a wide variety of weapons and tools including heavy torpedoes, missiles, mines, sonobuoys, and even remote controlled submersible vehicles (ROV). To enhance the Allegro’s versatility, it also has two larger 30 inch torpedo tubes. These tubes are most often used to deploy divers. They can also have the potential to launch larger and more sophisticated weapons or ROV’s than the 21 inch tubes would allow.

When it comes to defense, the Allegro has a number of natural advantages. Its stealth makes it hard for enemies to know where to attack, and the water surrounding it acts as a barrier against many weapons. Still, precautions have been taken to further enhance the Allegro’s survivability.

Defenses
Scutter Expendable Torpedo Decoy – The Scutter was designed to serve as a universal torpedo countermeasure. It is a self-propelled intelligent decoy capable of identifying most torpedoes. Once the inbound torpedo is identified, the Scutter selects the appropriate deception signals to attract it. When an unknown torpedo is encountered, it will attempt numerous deception techniques from its portfolio. This decoy is highly effective, and a single decoy is capable of operating for 10 minutes.
Mk 72 Degaussing Coil – A variety of mines and torpedoes use electromagnetic signatures to locate and track submarines and ships. Degaussing coils are designed to dampen the vessel’s electromagnetic signature in order to make it more difficult to detect. Naturally, a dampened electromagnetic signature also makes it easier for the submarine’s decoys to do their jobs.

The Allegro features a number of communication systems for keeping in touch with the chain of command, and all feature a very high level of encryption and other security enhancements. For best results communicating with submarines operating at low depths, we recommend nations invest in an Extremely Low Frequency ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication_with_submarines#Extremely_low_frequency) transmitter, and install hydrophones ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrophone) in frequently traveled areas.

Communications
Periscope Depth – The submarine can use all of its communications equipment at this depth including its satellite data link and VHF radio. Communications bandwidth at this depth is good.
20 meters – The submarine can use its Very Low Frequency (VLF) radio for two way communication up to a depth of 20 meters. Communications bandwidth at this depth is not great, but sufficient for relaying instructions and such.
150 meters – The submarine can use a buoy on a long cable equipped with a VLF antenna to achieve two way communications up to 150 meters. The buoy rises to a few meters below the surface, so it is not visible on the surface usually, and the buoy is small enough to go undetected by enemy sonar.
700 meters – Below 150 meters, the ship can receive Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) transmissions. Communications is one way only, and bandwidth allows only a single character to be transmitted every couple minutes. Due to the limitations of this system, it is usually used to order the submarine to a higher depth to receive instructions. The Submarine can also achieve two way communications at this depth via hydrophone. However, the hydrophone system requires the submarine’s owner to have hydrophones installed on the ocean floor nearby.

It is important to note than when the Allegro is using either is communications buoy or towed sonar array, the submarine should not exceed 25 knots as higher speeds result in too much line tension.

Statistics
Displacement: 11,500 tons dived, 9,800 surfaced
Power Plant: S9G Nuclear Reactor
Propulsion: pump-jet
Length: 129.7 meters
Beam: 11.4 meters
Speed: 37 knots dived, 25 knots “silent”, 30 knots “tactical speed”
Crew Complement: 105
Maximum Depth: 700 meters

Electronics
C3I Integrated Command, Communications, Control, and Intelligence Package
AN/BLQ-10 Electronic Warfare System
BSY-3 Submarine Combat System
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/UQQ-2 Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System
LWWAA Fiber-Optic Interferometer Hydrophone
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Secure Data Link (SDL)
UHF Receiver & Transmitter
VLF Receiver & Transmitter
ELF Receiver

Features
Buoy Mounted Communications Antenna
Enhanced Retractable Periscope (night vision, thermal imaging, zoom, laser rangefinder)
Multi-Layer Polyurethane Acoustic Tiles
Multi-Mission Platform

Countermeasures
12 x Scutter Expandable Torpedo Decoys
Mk 72 Degaussing Coil
EMP Hardened Electronics
Reduced Acoustic Signature
Reduced Electromagnetic Signature
Reduced Radar Signature (pariscope)

Armament
6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
2 x 762 mm torpedo tubes
60 x munitions slots for torpedoes, mines, missiles, sonobuoys, ROV’s, etc

Sample List Of Torpedo Tube Deployed Munitions (all 533 mm tube compatible)
Hammerhead Supercaptivating Torpedo ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12941862&postcount=136)
Shkval Supercaptivating Torpedo ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VA-111_Shkval)
Mark 48 Heavy Torpedo ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_48_torpedo)
Spearfish Heavy Torpedo ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spearfish_torpedo)
Scorpion Anti-Ship Missile ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
Exocet Anti-Ship Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exocet)
Tomahawk Cruise Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
Hammerhead Encapsulated Torpedo ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12941904&postcount=138)
Mk 60 CAPTOR Encapsulated Torpedo ( http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/mk60.htm)
Mk 67 SLMM Advanced Mobile Mine ( http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/systems/mk-67.htm)
Mk 57 ASW Mine ( http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/systems/mk-57.htm)
Sea Mine 2000 ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Mine_2000)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/AllegroClassSubmarine.jpg

Submarine Warfare Tip
Cruise missiles can be used to deploy sonar buoys equipped with VHF radio transmitters at a range of over 2,000 km. We encourage Allegro owners to always keep a few cruise missiles with air deployed sonobuoys on hand.

By Dartia
Note: Picture found on latv.org

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:50

FB-44 Nightwasp - $100 million

Description
This stealthy aircraft is one of two state-of-the art F-22 variants in service with the Dartian military.

While it has much in common with the F-22, the Nightwasp has undergone many changes to turn it into a long-range bomber with the ability to fight back. The larger body of the new variant allows more ordinance and fuel to be carried while improvements in its shape make it even stealthier than its predecessor despite its increased size. Stealthy weapons pods have been developed to allow the Nightwasp to carry additional weapons externally, and additional hard points can be mounted when stealth is not required. The Nightwasp is capable of carrying a wide array of ordinance including most western air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground bombs, anti-ship missiles, air-launched cruise missiles, etc.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Nightwasp features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate communication between the Nightwasp and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 2
Length: 92ft 4in
Wingspan: 67ft 10in
Height: 16ft 8in
Powerplant: 2x modified F119 afterburning turbofans w/ thrust vectoring
Maximum speed: Mach 2.7
Supercruise speed: Mach 1.9
Combat Range: 1,750 mi
Ferry Range: 4,200 mi
Service ceiling: 67,000
Carrier: No
Stealth: Yes
In-flight refueling: Yes

Avionics
AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77)
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
Laser Target Designator
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures:
AN/APG-77 Electronic Attack (overloads radar) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77)
Chaff (automated dispenser)
Flares (automated dispenser)
EMP shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature

Armament
- 2 x 2,500 lb Class External Stealth Weapon Pods
- 2 x 1,000 lb Class External Stealth Weapon Pods
- 6 x Rotary Launch Assembly mounted 1,000 lb class missiles*
- 8,000 lb Bomb Rack Assembly

Optional Armament
- 4 x 2,000 lb Class External Hard Points (aircraft loses stealth when these are used)

* = This RLA is able to carry six identical weapons weighing up to 1,000 lbs each. The RLA typically carries air-to-air missiles. Other possible weapon choices include anti-ship missiles, anti-satellite missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, bombs, nukes, cruise missiles, e-bombs, etc

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/FB-44Rogue.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/FB-44Rogue2.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: This is a conceptual real life aircraft. The aircraft has never been built, but some of its design specifications are available on the Internet. I basically just tried to fill in the blanks using the best information available.

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:53

F-46 Razor - $75 million

Description
The F-46 Razor is both light and fast. Its low aspect ratio allows the Razor to reach speeds exceeding Mach 3 while its thrust vectoring helps keep it maneuverable.

In addition to its internally carried ordinance, stealthy weapons pods have been developed to allow the Razor to carry weapons externally. For all practical purposes, the stealthy external weapon pods are merely hard points encased in radar absorbent material. Each weapon pod can carry a missile, bomb, or drop tank of up to 2,500 lbs.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Razor features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate communication between the Razor and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 1
Length: 64ft 7in
Wingspan: 39ft 10in
Height: 14ft 11in
Powerplant: 2x modified F119 afterburning turbofans w/ thrust vectoring
Maximum speed: Mach 3.1
Supercruise speed: Mach 1.8
Combat Range: 780 mi
Ferry Range: 3,200 mi
Service ceiling: 62,000
Carrier: No
Stealth: Yes; radar absorbent materials, shape, reduced infrared signature
In-flight refueling: Yes

Avionics
AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77)
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
Laser Target Designator
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures:
Chaff (automated dispenser)
Flares (automated dispenser)
AN/APG-77 Electronic Attack
EMP shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature

Armament
1 x 30 mm Gatling Gun w/ 500 rounds
4 x 2,500 lb Class External Stealth Weapon Pods
8 x Rotary Launch Assembly 1,000 lb Class Missiles*

* = This rotary launch assembly is able to carry eight weapons weighing up to 1,000 lbs each. The RLA often carries a mix of air-to-air missiles; but can also carry anti-ship missiles, anti-satellite missiles, bombs, nukes, e-bombs, etc.

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/FB-402Razor.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found using GIS. Source unknown.

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:54

M-43 Diablo II Main Battle Tank - $7.5 million

Description
Designed to serve as the unyielding backbone of the Dartian Army, the M-43 Diablo is a beast of a tank, capable of taking punishment and dishing it out. As one might expect from a modern main battle tank, the Diablo carries a diverse selection of weapons, advanced electronics, and plenty of armor. In fact, the M-43 has the distinction of being the largest tank in the Dartian inventory with the biggest gun.

WEAPON SYSTEMS
155mm Smooth Bore Main Gun - The Diablo’s greatest asset is its stabilized 155mm main gun, which packs quite a punch. It is capable of firing an assortment of rounds including armor piercing, high explosive, incendiary, sabot, and anti-personnel; making it a legitimate threat against a wide variety of targets. To optimize range and penetrating power, the gun uses an extended barrel to achieve a high muzzle velocity.
.50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun – Fitted to the right of the tank’s main gun, this coaxial weapon is controlled by the tank’s gunner. It uses the same turret as the main gun, and is brought to bear on the same target.
2 x XM307 Advanced Crew Served Weapons – Mounted on top of the Diablo is a remotely operated turret with two XM307’s, which are controlled by the tank’s commander. The XM307 ACSW is an automatic weapon, which can be configured to fire .50 caliber machine gun rounds or 25mm grenades. Reconfiguring an XM307 takes less than 2 minutes, but does require outside access to the tank. Frequently, one XM307 will be configured to fire machine gun rounds while the other is configured for grenades. Both weapons can be fired independently. For optimum accuracy, the turret is stabilized and has its own laser range finder and thermal imaging system.
60mm Mortar – Like the Israeli Merkava, the Diablo carries an internal 60mm mortar, which is controlled by the tank’s gunner.
2 x Six Barrel Grenade Launchers – Mounted on opposite sides of the Diablo’s main gun turret are two clusters of grenade launchers. The launchers use a Metal Storm style electronic firing system allowing six grenades to be stacked in each launcher barrel. Most commonly, these launchers are used to fire smoke, chaff, or tear gas grenades.

ELECTRONICS
EFTS – The Enemy Fire Triangulation System is comprised of six microphones mounted on the Diablo’s exterior. These microphones listen for the sounds associated with incoming artillery and rifle rounds, and then a computer uses that information to triangulate the source of the incoming fire. The EFTS system is integrated with the Diablo’s fire control system, which allows the Diablo to quickly bring its weapons to bear when enemy fire is detected. It is important to note that the EFTS system microphones are not armored and are susceptible to damage. However, the microphones are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Several backup microphones are included with the tank’s repair kit.
SDL – The tank’s Secure Data Link (SDL) is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Diablo and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive a variety of data including target and threat information. In the event the Diablo’s optics are damaged, it is frequently able to receive sufficient data from nearby units (such as other Diablo tanks) to continue fighting.
MINI-FIX – The Diablo is equipped with a MINI-FIX Radio Direction finder. This system allows the Diablo to triangulate the source of enemy radio transmission. For optimal efficiency, this information is fed to the tank’s fire control system for quick response.
Laser Range Finder – The M-43 has two laser range finders. One is used by the tank’s gunner, who operates the main gun. The other is operated by the tank’s commander, who operates the remote weapons turret.
Advanced Imaging System – The Diablo is equipped with several imaging systems, which the driver, gunner, and commander use to guide the tank and identify targets. These systems support thermal imaging and light amplification for night operations, and are capable of x20 zoom. Two inches of ballistic glass offers these optical systems a degree of protection from small arms fire. Nevertheless, the tank’s optics are more vulnerable than the rest of the tank, so they were designed to be easily replaced in the field.
Advanced Digital Fire Control - The M-43's fire control is a highly advanced system, which collects data from all the M-43's sensors and those of nearby friendly units. With minimal input, the tank is capable of prioritizing and targeting enemy units. Most importantly, this system is capable of measuring wind speed, humidity, and exterior weather conditions, combining them with the turret's angle of elevation, altitude, and the barrel's physical wear to increase accuracy.

DEFENSES
SEPS – The M-43 comes equipped with a Shortstop Electronic Protection System, which is a proximity fuse countermeasure. This system is designed to defeat incoming artillery and mortar rounds by fooling their proximity fuses into believing they are closer to the ground than they really are, causing them to detonate prematurely.
Trophy Active Protection System – This system is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and grenades before they impact the Diablo. A fire control radar array detects and classifies incoming projectiles. The threat is then destroyed by a safe distance away by a warhead, which produces a shotgun like blast. After twelve uses, the Trophy APS must be reloaded. This system can be hazardous to people standing near the tank. For this reason, the system may be deactivated if desired.
Explosive Reactive Armor – Roughly 50% of the tank’s exterior is protected by explosive reactive armor. Much of its ERA is concentrated towards the front of the tank on both its chassis and turret. These panels are modular in design allowing for easy replacement of used panels.
Armor – The M-43 Diablo utilizes 2nd generation Chobham Composite armor composed of layers of heavy metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other materials. Generally speaking, its armor is 15% thicker than what is found on the latest Abrams models.
Safety Features - Safety features include NBC filters, an automated fire extinguishing system, compartmentalized fuel storage with blow-out panels, and a front-loaded engine.

The Diablo can drive through water up to 2 meters without any sort of preparation and can climb obstacles up to 1.6 meters in height.

Statistics
Crew: 4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
Hull Length: 9.4 meters
Width: 3.8 meters
Height: 2.6 meters
Weight: 80 tons
Power Plant: turbo charged 12-cylinder diesel 2,200 horsepower
Road Speed: 80 km/h
Off Road Speed: 60 km/h
Range: 550 km

Armor
2nd Generation Advanced Chobham Composite Armor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chobham_armour)
Explosive Reactive Armor ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactive_armor)

Features
Modular Armor
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Rangefinder
Thermal Imaging
FLIR
Secure Data Link
EFTS Enemy Fire Triangulation System
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder
Laser Target Designator
Automatic Fire Extinguisher System
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/an-vlq-9.htm)
Trophy Active Protection System ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TROPHY_APS)
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
Laser Warning
NBC Filters

Primary Armaments
Stabilized 155mm Smooth Bore Tank Gun w/ 60 rounds

Secondary Armaments
1 x Coaxial .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun w/ 2,000 rounds
2 x XM307 ACSW ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Mod_0_Stryker) w/ 1,200 .50 cal rounds & 200 25mm grenade rounds
1 x 60 mm Internal Mortar w/ 24 rounds
2 x Six Barrel Grenade Launchers w/ 72 grenades total

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/M-413Diablo.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found using GIS.

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:55

M-44 Stalker Stealth Main Battle Tank - $5 million

Description
The M-44 Stalker is the first stealthy tank fielded by the Dartian military. The Stalker’s outer hull is coated with radar absorbing material. This, combined with its shape makes the Stalker very difficult to track using radar. Meanwhile, an air cooling system circulates cool air through the hull to reduce the tank’s infrared signature.

The Stalker uses the Rheinmetall L55 as its main gun. The long barrel results in excellent muzzle velocity, which greatly improves stopping power and range. For defense, it uses the same advanced composite armor as the latest Abrams models with electric reactive armor on the surface. Its potent armor combined with its SEPS makes the Stalker well suited to survive the rigors of war even if it is spotted.

The Stalker can drive through water up to 1.9 meters deep without any sort of preparation and can climb obstacles up to 1.1 meters in height.

Like most Dartian designs, this vehicle includes a Secure Data Link (SDL). The data link is used to facilitate communication between friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 4
Length: 9.8 meters
Width: 3.3 meters
Height: 2.7 meters
Weight: 45 tons
Power Plant: turbo charged 12-cylinder diesel 1,600 horsepower
Road Speed: 75 km/h
Off Road Speed: 50 km/h
Range: 650 km

Armor
Advanced Chobham Composite Armor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chobham_armour)
Electric Reactive Armor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosive_reactive_armour)

Features
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Rangefinder
FLIR Forward Looking Infrared
Thermal Imaging
Automated Loader
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/an-vlq-9.htm)
Degaussing System
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Laser Warning
NBC Filters

Armament
Stabilized Rheinmetall L55 120 mm Tank Gun w/ 80 rounds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinmetall_L55)
MG3 7.62 mm Machine Gun w/ 3,000 rounds (remotely operated) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG3)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/M-412Stalker.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found using GIS. Source unknown.

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:56

M-45 Mongoose Infantry Fighting Vehicle - $4 million

Description
The M-45 Mongoose Infantry Fighting Vehicle is a multi-role platform intended to safely deliver army squads into battle, and to provide fire support and anti-tank capabilities. Thanks to an impressive array of weaponry, hearty armor and countermeasures, and state-of-the-art electronics; the Mongoose fills this role well, and is considered the premier personnel carrier in the Dartian inventory.

WEAPON SYSTEMS
30 mm Autocannon – For its main gun, the Mongoose uses a 30 mm stabilized autocannon with a dual feed system. It is capable of firing a variety of rounds including armor piecing, sabot, high explosive, incendiary, and even smart air burst munitions. To maximize versatility, the autocannon uses a dual feed system, which permits it to easily switch between two types of ammunition.
6 x TOW 2B-W Anti-Tank Missiles – The Mongoose carries six TOW anti-tank missiles. The wireless top-down attack variant is most frequently used. Like much of the Mongoose, its missile launchers are modular in design, and can be easily replaced with launchers for similar sized missiles.
Coaxial .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun – Fitted to the left of the main gun, this weapon is controlled by the gunner.
Coaxial Mk 47 Stryker Automatic Grenade Launcher – This weapon is capable of firing a variety of 40 mm grenades including various smart munitions. The Stryker is mounted to right of the Mongoose’s main gun, and is controlled by the gunner.
2 x Six Barrel Grenade Launchers – Mounted on opposite sides of the Diablo’s main gun turret are two clusters of grenade launchers. The launchers use a Metal Storm style electronic firing system allowing six grenades to be stacked in each launcher barrel. Most commonly, these launchers are used to fire smoke, chaff, or tear gas grenades.

ELECTRONICS
EFTS – The Enemy Fire Triangulation System is comprised of six microphones mounted on the Mongoose’s exterior. These microphones listen for the sounds associated with incoming artillery and rifle rounds, and then a computer uses that information to triangulate the source of the incoming fire. The EFTS system is integrated with the Mongoose’s fire control system, which allows it to quickly bring its weapons to bear when enemy fire is detected. It is important to note that the EFTS system microphones are not armored and are susceptible to damage. However, the microphones are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Several backup microphones are included in its repair kit.
SDL – The vehicle’s Secure Data Link (SDL) is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Mongoose and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive a variety of data including target and threat information. In the event the Mongoose’s optics are damaged, it is frequently able to receive sufficient data from nearby units to continue fighting.
MINI-FIX – The Mongoose is equipped with a MINI-FIX Radio Direction finder. This system allows the Mongoose to triangulate the source of enemy radio transmission. For optimal efficiency, this information is fed to its fire control system for quick response.
Laser Range Finder – The M-45 a laser range finder, which is used by the gunner.
Advanced Imaging System – The Mongoose is equipped with several imaging systems, which the driver, gunner, and commander use to guide the vehicle and identify targets. These systems support thermal imaging and light amplification for night operations, and are capable of x20 zoom. Two inches of ballistic glass offers these optical systems a degree of protection from small arms fire. Nevertheless, the optics are more vulnerable to damage than other parts of the vehicle, so they were designed to be easily replaced in the field.
Advanced Digital Fire Control - The M-45's fire control is a highly advanced system, which collects data from all the M-45's sensors and those of nearby friendly units. With minimal input, the vehicle is capable of prioritizing and targeting enemy units. Most importantly, this system is capable of measuring wind speed, humidity, and exterior weather conditions, combining them with the turret's angle of elevation, altitude, and the barrel's physical wear to increase accuracy.

DEFENSES
SEPS – The M-45 comes equipped with a Shortstop Electronic Protection System, which is a proximity fuse countermeasure. This system is designed to defeat incoming artillery and mortar rounds by fooling their proximity fuses into believing they are closer to the ground than they really are, causing them to detonate prematurely.
Trophy Active Protection System – This system is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and grenades before they impact the Mongoose. A fire control radar array detects and classifies incoming projectiles. The threat is then destroyed by a safe distance away by a warhead, which produces a shotgun like blast. After twelve uses, the Trophy APS must be reloaded. This system can be hazardous to people standing near the vehicle. For this reason, the system may be deactivated if desired.
Electric Reactive Armor – The Mongoose’s outer shell is comprised of two conductive metal plates separated by insulating material, creating a high-power capacitor. When a projective penetrates the two plates, the circuit is closed, which releases a great deal of stored energy into the projectile. In the end, most projectiles are either vaporized or even turned into plasma, which greatly diminishes the impact of the attack. It is important to not that after discharging its current, the armor requires several seconds to fully recharge. The plates themselves are modular in design allowing for easy replacement of damaged plates.
Armor – The M-45 Mongoose utilizes Chobham Composite Armor composed of layers of heavy metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other materials. While its armor is not as thick as a main battle tank, it is reliable against rounds 25 mm or smaller. Additional armor may be added at the expense of speed and range.
Safety Features - Safety features include NBC filters, an automated fire extinguishing system, compartmentalized fuel storage with blow-out panels, and a front-loaded engine.

Statistics
Crew: 3 + 9 Passengers
Length: 7.6 meters
Width: 3.8 meters
Height: 3.2 meters
Weight: 35 tons
Power Plant: V10 diesel 1,000 horsepower
Road Speed: 85 km/h
Off Road Speed: 60 km/h
Range: 700 km

Armor
Chobham Composite
Electric Reactive Armor

Features
Modular Armor
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Rangefinder
Thermal Imaging
FLIR
Secure Data Link
EFTS Enemy Fire Triangulation System
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder
Laser Target Designator
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
Trophy Active Protection System
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
Laser Warning
NBC Filters

Armaments
30 mm Stabilized Dual Feed Autocannon w/ 400 rounds
1 x Coaxial .50 cal Heavy Machine Gun w/ 2,000 rounds
1 x Coaxial Mk 47 Stryker Automatic Grenade Launcher w/ 400 rounds
6 x TOW 2B Anti-Vehicle Missiles
2 x Six Barrel Grenade Launchers w/ 72 grenades total

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/M-415Mongoose.png

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki.

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:56

Nemesis Class Supercarrier - $4.5 billion

Description
The Nemesis Class began as nothing more than a technology demonstrator for the Dartian navy. Having built a number of stealthy destroyers, frigates, and patrol boats; the government was curious to see how well the latest stealth technology could be applied to one of their favorite ships, the aircraft carrier. Results were mixed, but successful enough for the Nemesis to be put into production.

Like most large warships, the Nemesis uses a steel superstructure complete with steel armor. Throughout the ship, key structural points are reinforced using either carbon fiber or less often titanium. While the ship was somewhat shaped to reduce its stealth signature, the outer surfaces of the ship’s superstructure needed to be covered in more stealth friendly material.

The outer hull of the Nemesis is covered in an inch thick sandwich construction of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, which is coated in a vinyl laminate. This combination provides high strength and rigidity, low weight, good shock resistance, plus a low radar and magnetic signature. Other surfaces of the ship such as its control tower and flight deck are simply coated in radar absorbent material (RAM) much like an aircraft.

To further enhance its stealth, the ship is shaped to minimize its radar signature wherever possible. Few weapons systems litter its decks. Instead, they are mostly stowed below deck. When weapons are needed, they are either fired through hatches on the side of the ship, or they are lifted into firing position by elevator.

Other stealth precautions include:

- Degaussing coil used to dampen the ship’s electromagnetic signature
- Reduced acoustic signature due to hull materials
- Radar jamming capabilities
- Inside hull surface coated with polyurethane acoustic tiles

Like any aircraft carrier, the Nemesis is defined by its air wing. Slightly smaller than the famed Nimitz, the ship can carry seventy fixed wing aircraft plus six helicopters when fully loaded. Any aircraft sitting on the deck of the ship will contribute to the ship’s overall radar and infrared signature, so the ship’s aircraft selection plays a pivotal role in determining the ship’s overall stealth characteristics. Naturally, stealthy aircraft are recommended (especially ones with both reduced radar and infrared signatures) while non-stealthy aircraft are typically hidden away below deck until needed.

A number of new accessories were developed to decrease the risk of aircraft on deck giving the Nemesis away. Several “wraps” were developed, which are essentially stealth friendly blankets that are wrapped around the landing gear apparatus of parked planes. Also, stealth “tents” were developed, which are canopies that can be erected over a variety of equipment to shield them from radar. The “tents” come in a variety of sizes for covering planes, helicopters, and smaller pieces of equipment.

Despite the effort put into making the Nemesis a stealthy ship, it is not easy to conceal the presence of a massive aircraft carrier in this day and age. When the ship is moving at speed, the noise of its engines and shafts will give the ship’s presence away to nearby sonar operators. Assuming reasonable precautions are taken by the ship’s crew, the radar signature of the ship is typically 1/4 to 1/8 of its actual size.

For weapons, the ship carries a number of defensive armaments including the usual RIM-116 missile batteries and Goalkeeper CIWS. Additionally, the ship has sixteen missile tubes, which fire from hatches on the side of the ship. In many regards, these missile tubes resembled a VLS, and are capable of firing similar missiles. RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles are a popular choice of missile armament as they are small enough to be quad packed in the ship’s launchers, and they add a lot to the ship’s missile defenses.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. They are designed to destroy hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and excel in that capacity.
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These are highly accurate point blank defense missiles. They are capable of targeting and destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles at a range of 7.5 km, and have a phenomenal hit rate of 95%. This system is very effective, and forms the cornerstone of the ship's missile defenses.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it.
SSTD Torpedo Defense System - The SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each in addition to a towed array. The decoys are designed to attract acoustic homing torpedoes.

Statistics
Displacement: 94,000 tons
Power Plant: Two A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 4
Length: 302 meters
Beam: 38 meters
Flight Deck Width: 70 meters
Draught: 11.3 meters
Speed: 35 knots
Crew Complement: 4,887 including air crew
Aircraft: 70 planes and 6 helicopters

Electronics
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Mk 23 Target Acquisition Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
3 x Mk 95 Radars
2 x AN/SPN-46 Air Traffic Control Radars
AN/SPN-44 Landing Aid Radar
VSR Volume Search Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Mk 91 NSSM Guidance System
Secure Data Link
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System
FCFFIS Fleet Command Module

Countermeasures and Decoys
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module (original product)
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (jamming/deception)
EMP Shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System
2 x Mk 53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
Degaussing Coil
Laser Warning

Armament
4 x 21 Cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point-Defense Missile Batteries (84 missiles total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile)
4 x 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)

Plus missile launchers for two of the following:
32 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile/Air Defense Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-162_ESSM)
8 x RIM-161 SM-3 Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-161_Standard_SM-3)
8 x SM-6 ERAM Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM-6_Standard_ERAM)
8 x AI-77 Mk.2 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
8 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
8 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
8 x ASROC Anti-Submarine Rockets ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASROC)

Armor
Belt: 11.1 in
Bulkheads: 10.3 in
Barbettes: 10.6-12.3 in
Decks: 7.5 in
Flight Deck: 8.9 in

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/NemesisClassSupercarrier.jpg

Dartia

26-12-2006, 09:57

Rogue Class Stealth Cigarette Boat - $3 million

Description
A typical civilian cigarette boat is rarely detected by radar except on flat seas or at close range. This cigarette boat features an outer hull coated in radar absorbent material, which makes it all the harder to detect. Between its impressive stealth and blazing speed, this boat is ideal for smuggling persons or contraband.

Statistics
Crew Complement: 1 plus 4 passengers
Length: 13.1m
Beam: 2.5 m
Static Draft: .8 m
Speed: 90 knots calm, 60 knots choppy, 25 knots high waves
Power Plant: 1,200 horsepower
Range: 700 km (extra fuel can be carried if needed)
Armor: fiberglass hull coated in radar absorbent material

Features
GPS Navigation
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Vac-U-Flush Head
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Depth Finder
Navigation Lights

Countermeasures
Smoke Generator
Radar Absorbent Outer Hull

Armament
2 x Retractable Stinger Missile Launchers (1 missile each) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinger_missile)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/RogueClassStealthCigaretteBoat.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

04-01-2007, 10:15

Cerberus Class Stealth Corvette - $220 million

Description
The Cerberus is a multi-role stealth corvette. Its advanced electronic sensors make it well suited to scout, patrol, and interdict. Meanwhile, its radar array is similar to those found on air defense destroyers, so it is often supplement air defenses when traveling with larger ships as part of a fleet. However, it is not limited to this role as its vertical launch systems are capable of attacking land, sea, air, and even submersible targets.

Statistics
Displacement: 600 tons
Length: 60 meters
Beam: 9 meters
Draft: 2.4 meters
Power Plant: 2 waterjets, powered by 2 diesel engines
Speed: 40 knots
Crew Complement: 17
Hull: carbon fiber coated with radar absorbent material

Features
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Search Radar
Mk 23 Target Acquisition Radar
Mk 92 Fire Control System
Mk 91 NSSM Guidance System
MFS-7000 Sonar
GPS Receiver

Electronic Warfare and Decoys
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (Jamming/Deception)
SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System
Mk72 Degaussing System
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tank hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons

Armament
Otobreda 76mm Gun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otobreda_76_mm)
M307 ACSW 25 mm Autocannon x2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM307)
M312 50 cal. Twin Heavy Machine Gun x2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)
30mm Goalkeeper Phalanx CIWS x2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS) (retractable)
6 x 4 Cell MK 57 Vertical Launch Systems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_Launch_System)

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/cerberus.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found using Google Image Search.

Dartia

04-01-2007, 10:16

M-46 Vandal Unmanned Ground Assault Vehicle - $1.2 million

Description
The M-46 Vandal is an unmanned ground assault vehicle. While relatively well armed, the Vandal is small and light enough to be easily airdropped, and is frequently used to support airborne troops.

While its primary function is that of a combatant, the Vandal has two storage bays, which may be used to carry provisions or equipment for the men it accompanies. Alternatively, extra fuel and/or ammunition may be carried to enhance the Vandal’s staying power.

Vandal Control Modes
Wireless Remote - Allows troops in the area to control the Vandal using a remote control
Teleoperation Control - An internal modem allows the Vandal to be controlled via communications satellite
Waypoint Following - The Vandal follows a preconceived path. This mode is useful for sending the Vandal on patrols or when it is being used to ferry equipment back and forth.
Full Autonomy - Vandal follows one of several programs. This mode of control allows the Vandal to engage in search and destroy operations, serve as an active area denial system, paint a target, etc; with minimal input.

The remote control for the Vandal resembles a PDA, and grants access to the Vandal's more advanced functions including its Secure Data Link and Command Console.

Troops in the field have found the Vandal's Secure Data Link (SDL) to be a great asset. This data link is used to facilitate communication between the Vandal and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data. Uses for the SDL include:

- If a data linked unit with a Hostile Artillery Locator (HALO) is operating nearby, it can warn the Vandal of incoming artillery fire. The Vandal can in turn warn nearby troops to take cover by sounding an alarm.
- Using its GPS locator, laser range finder, and data link in conjunction with one another; the Vandal can quickly relay the GPS coordinates of targets it encounters to data linked allied units. It is a quick and easy way to call in artillery support, close air support, cruise missile strikes, etc.
- Assuming the Vandal is receiving information via data link from the appropriate sources (an AWACS for example), it can warn troops of a wide variety of threats.

Statistics
Crew: 0
Hull Length: 16.75 feet
Hull Width: 8.5 feet
Hull Height: 5 feet
Weight: 6.5 tons
Ground Clearance: 0-30 inches (reconfigurable)
Power Plant: turbo charged diesel 140 hp
Top Speed: 40 mph
Gap/Trench Crossing: >6.66 feet
Step Climb: >4 feet
Range: 150 km (internal payload space may carry additional fuel)
Internal Payload: 41.6 cubic feet main bay, 16.1 cubic feet front bay
Maximum Payload: 4 tons
Armor: aluminum/steel

Features
Integrated Fire Control & Friend or Foe Identification System
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Artillery Alarm
EFTS Enemy Fire Triangulation System
Thermal Imaging
Laser Rangefinder
Laser Target Designator
High Resolution Digital Video Camera with Digital and Optical Zoom
Highly Jam Resistant Communications
GPS Receiver
Terrain Recognition Software
Advanced Digital Control
Critical Systems EMP Hardened

Armament
One of the following:
MG3 7.62 mm Machine Gun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG3) w/ 3,600 rounds
XM312 Heavy Machine Gun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312) w/ 2,000 rounds
Mk 47 Stryker 40 mm Automated Grenade Launcher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Mod_0_Stryker) w/ 600 rounds

Plus one of the following:
4 x Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin_anti-tank_missile)
4 x Starstreak Anti-Air Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starstreak_missile)
4 x TOW Anti-Tank Missile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOW_missile)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/M-416Vandal.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: This is cross between the MULE and Crusher systems currently under development. Some specifications are available on the Internet. Basically, I filled in the blanks.

Dartia

04-01-2007, 14:03

F-36 Gladiator II - $120 million

Description
The Gladiator is a 6th generation stealth air superiority/strike fighter.

Unlike most aircraft, the Gladiator utilizes two sets of wings. The small forward swept wings towards the nose provide a good balance of lift and drag; efficient airflow over these wings and control surfaces greatly enhance the Gladiator’s maneuverability for air-to-air combat. Near the rear of the plane it has a set of more traditional wings. This second set of wings may be fully swept to minimize drag and provide a low aspect ratio for when speed is desired. With its rear wings are fully extended, the long wingspan increases lift, enabling slower flight speeds for precision bombing. This advanced wing configuration combined with its two axis thrust vectoring turbofan result in what could be the most maneuverable aircraft around.

Naturally, no attack aircraft is complete without weapons. Like the Super Hornet, which it was designed to replace, the Gladiator can carry a wide variety of ordinance in great numbers. Two internal weapon bays carry 2,000 lbs of bombs each. These two bays typically carry bundles of 250 lb bombs, 500 lb bombs, cluster bombs, or scatterable mines. The Gladiator has 11 additional external hard points capable of carrying a variety of fuel tanks, air-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, air-to-ground missiles, bombs, etc.

The aircraft also carries a 30 mm dual feed autocannon. This weapon is capable of firing a variety of munitions including armor piercing, high explosive, airburst, incendiary, and tracer rounds. In order to maximize the weapon's utility, it uses a dual feed system, which permits it to carry two types of ammunition and switch between them as needed.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Gladiator features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Gladiator and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

All this, along with its advanced sensors and countermeasures make the Gladiator a worthy addition to any navy or air force.

Statistics
Crew: 1
Length: 49ft 9in
Wingspan: variable between 57ft to 30ft 4 in
Height: 14ft
Radar Cross Section: .005 sq meters
Power Plant: F1190PW-100 two axis thrust vectoring augmented turbofan
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.7
Supercruise Speed: Mach 1.5
Combat Range: 800 nm (can be extended with external fuel tanks)
Ferry Range: 3,400 nm
Service ceiling: 75,000
Carrier: Yes
Stealth: Yes
In-flight refueling: Yes
STOL: Yes
VTOL: No
Air frame: scandium aluminum, titanium, and Honeywell SPECTRA

Features
AN/APG-81 Multi-Mission AESA
CIP Integrated Processors x2
Laser Target Designator
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
AN/ALE-52 Automated Chaff/Flare Dispenser
AN/APG-81 Electronic Attack (overloads radar)
Constructed using radar absorbent materials
Proprietary all-aspect cold plasma cavity active stealth technology
EMP shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
Reduced Infrared Signature (when afterburners not in use)

Armament
1 x 30 mm dual feed autocannon with 700 rounds
2 x internal weapon bays capable of carrying 4,000 pounds of bombs total
11 x external hard points consisting of the following:
- 2 x 2,500 pound hard points
- 4 x 2,000 pound hard points
- 5 x 1,000 pound hard points

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/F-36Gladius.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/F-36Gladius2.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/F-36Gladius3.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: This aircraft is largely based on the SM-36 STALMA. Whether the STALMA is real or not is debated. Specifications are available on the Internet, but modifications were made to remove some questionable content (as well as adding things).

Dartia

11-01-2007, 10:18

M-42 Mammoth Multifunction Missile Launcher (MML) - $2.7 million

Description
The Mammoth MML is a versatile and highly mobile wheeled missile launcher. The Dartian military came up with this design after growing tired of having to develop, purchase, and maintain a large number of systems to deploy the various missiles they used. The Mammoth was created to solve this problem. It houses a wide array of sensors, and features an adjustable missile rack capable of housing a variety of missile modules. A missile module is simply a number of missiles tubes bundled together. With the various missile modules available, the Mammoth is suitable for use as an AA battery, MLRS, tank buster, or coastal defense battery.

Note: Price does not include missiles.

WEAPON SYSTEMS
2 x Missile Racks – A roof mounted turret houses two adjustable missile racks, which are capable of housing and firing a variety of missiles. Depending on the size of the missiles carried, each missile rack will carry 2, 4, 9, or 12 missiles.

ELECTRONICS
EFTS – The Enemy Fire Triangulation System is comprised of six microphones mounted on the Mammoth’s exterior. These microphones listen for the sounds associated with incoming artillery and rifle rounds, and then a computer uses that information to triangulate the source of the incoming fire. The EFTS system is integrated with the Terrier’s fire control system, which allows it to quickly bring its weapons to bear when enemy fire is detected. It is important to note that the EFTS system microphones are not armored and are susceptible to damage. However, the microphones are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. Several backup microphones are included in its repair kit.
SDL – The vehicle’s Secure Data Link (SDL) is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Mammoth and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive a variety of data including target and threat information. This system is integrated with the Mammoth’s fire control system allowing it to easily target enemies using information provided by other units.
MINI-FIX – The Mammoth is equipped with a MINI-FIX Radio Direction finder. This system allows it to triangulate the source of enemy radio transmissions. For optimal efficiency, this information is fed to its fire control system for quick response.
Advanced Imaging System – The Mammoth is equipped with several imaging systems, which are used to guide the vehicle and identify targets. These systems support thermal imaging and light amplification for night operations, and are capable of x20 zoom. Two inches of ballistic glass offers these optical systems a degree of protection from small arms fire. Nevertheless, the optics are more vulnerable to damage than other parts of the vehicle, so they were designed to be easily replaced in the field. Advanced Digital Fire Control - The M-42's fire control is a highly advanced system, which collects data from all the M-42s sensors and those of nearby friendly units. With minimal input, the vehicle is capable of prioritizing and targeting enemy units.
Phased Array Radar – To assist with target acquisition, the Mammoth comes equipped with a roof mounted radar array.
CELLDAR Object Tracking System - To supplement its radar, the Mammoth is equipped with a CELLDAR system, which uses radiation emitted from cell phone towers to track objects in a manner similar to radar. This system is considerably more reliable than radar when it comes to tracking stealth object.

DEFENSES
SEPS – The M-42 comes equipped with a Shortstop Electronic Protection System, which is a proximity fuse countermeasure. This system is designed to defeat incoming artillery and mortar rounds by fooling their proximity fuses into believing they are closer to the ground than they really are, causing them to detonate prematurely.
Trophy Active Protection System – This system is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and grenades before they impact the Mammoth. A small fire control radar array detects and classifies incoming projectiles. The threat is then destroyed by a safe distance away by a warhead, which produces a shotgun like blast. After twelve uses, the Trophy APS must be reloaded. This system can be hazardous to people standing near the vehicle. For this reason, the system may be deactivated if desired. Armor – The M-42 Mammoth utilizes Chobham Composite Armor composed of layers of heavy metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other materials. While its armor is not as thick as a main battle tank, it is reliable against rounds 25 mm or smaller. Additional appliqué armor may be added to improve protection at the expense of speed and range.
Safety Features - Safety features include NBC filters, run-flat tires, an automated fire extinguishing system, compartmentalized fuel storage with blow-out panels, front-loaded engine, and “V” shaped undercarriage to maximize mine survivability.

Statistics
Crew: 3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner)
Length: 7.45 meters
Width: 2.72 meters
Height: 6.6 meters
Weight: 21 tons
Power Plant: supercharged V6 diesel 512 hp
Road Speed: 110 km/h
Off Road Speed: 45 km/h
Range: 700 km

Armor
Composite Protection up to 25 mm

Features
Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension
Automatic Traction Control
Run-Flat Tires
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Advanced Imaging System
FLIR Forward Looking Infrared
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
Phased Array Radar
EFTS Enemy Fire Triangulation System
MINI-FIX Radio Direction Finder
GPS Assisted Targeting
ECCM
Laser Rangefinder
Laser Target Designator
Secure Data Link
Automated Fire Extinguishing System

Countermeasures
Trophy Active Protection System
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
NBC Filters

Armament
2 x Missile racks each capable of housing one missile module

Missile Modules
4 x Starstreak Anti-Air/Anti-Armor Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starstreak_missile)
9 x Starstreak Anti-Air/Anti-Armor Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starstreak_missile)
4 x FIM-92 Stinger Anti-Air Missile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinger_missile)
9 x FIM-92 Stinger Anti-Air Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinger_missile)
4 x TOW Anti-Tank Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOW_missile)
9 x TOW Anti-Tank Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOW_missile)
4 x Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin_anti-tank_missile)
9 x Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin_anti-tank_missile)
9 x AGM-114 Hellfire Anti-Tank Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-114_Hellfire)
12 x AGM-114 Hellfire Anti-Tank Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-114_Hellfire)
2 x Tomahawk Cruise Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
4 x Harpoon Block II Anti-Ship Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
4 x AIM-120C-5 Ground Launched AMRAAM Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIM-120)

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/M-412Mammoth.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki

Dartia

11-01-2007, 10:25

B-74 Shadowcaster - $1.5 billion (PMT)

Description
This bomber is PMT. As such, it should not be use in MT wars.

The B-74 is the most advanced aircraft in the Dartian arsenal. With the ability to take off and deliver its payload tens of thousands of miles away in a matter of hours without refueling, the Shadowcaster is the envy of every air force.

Like most aircraft, the Shadowcaster takes off horizontally from a conventional runway. Its state-of-the-art scramjets allow it to travel at the edge of space. To escape heat build-up on the airframe, it skips along the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere like a rock skipping across water. Essentially, it uses its engines to escape the Earth’s atmosphere, and then shuts off its engine to coast back to the surface of the atmosphere. There, it fires up its air-breathing engines, and skips back into space. This process is repeated until the Shadowcaster reaches its destination. A flight from America to Japan would take approximately 25 such skips over the course of two hours.

The skips would be approximately 5 degrees. Passengers will experience 1.5 G’s. While skimming the atmosphere, there is considerable heat build-up, which is quickly dissipated once the Shadowcaster leaves the atmosphere (space is very cold after all).

To endure the rigors of skipping off of the Earth’s atmosphere, the Shadowcaster uses a very sturdy airframe, which makes heavy use of titanium. It was not possible to use radar absorbent materials in the Shadowcaster’s construction, but it does make use of plasma stealth when operating within the atmosphere. Between the stealth, speed, and high altitude; the Shadowcaster is a difficult target to track much less take down.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Shadowcaster features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Shadowcaster and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 2
Length: 45 meters
Wingspan: 25 meters
Height: 5.5 meters
Powerplant: 2 x Air Breathing Rockets (Scramjets)
Maximum speed: Mach 6.5 (in atmosphere)
Combat Range: 40,000 km
Service ceiling: 60 km
Carrier: No
Stealth: Plasma
In-flight refueling: No

Electronics
AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array
CIP Common Integrated Processors x4
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
IRS Inertial Reference System
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
GPS Aided Targeting System

Countermeasures
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
AN/APG-77 Electronic Attack (overloads radar)
Automated Decoy Dispenser
EMP Shielding

Armament
16,000 lb of Bomb Rack Assembly mounted 500 lb class bombs (32 total)
16,000 lb of Bomb Rack Assembly mounted 1,000 lb class bombs (16 total)
*8 Rotary Launch Assembly mounted 2,000 lb class weapons (8 total)
*8 Rotary Launch Assembly mounted 2,000 lb class weapons (8 total)

* = Each RLA is able to carry eight identical weapons weighing up to 2,000 lbs each. Possible weapon choices include anti-ship missiles, anti-satellite missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, bombs, nukes, cruise missiles, e-bombs, etc.

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/B-403Shadowcaster.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/B-403Shadowcaster2.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: The concept of using scramjets to achieve hypersonic speeds exists in real life. A number of aircraft using this concept are in development including the Hypersoar and AVATAR. Working prototypes won't be available until 2010 at the earliest, so aircraft using this technology should be considered PMT. Picture from Hypersoar website.

Dartia

11-01-2007, 10:26

SR-40 Overlord - $450 million

Description
The Overlord is designed to replace the aging SR-71 Blackbird. By taking advantage of advances made in miniaturization, building materials, and computer processing; the Overlord is both superior and more cost effective than its predecessor.

Like the Blackbird, the Overlord relies mostly on blazing speed, high altitude, and stealth to keep it from harm. However, the Overlord does carry four air-to-air missiles for defense. As it is a reconnaissance aircraft, the Overlord carries a wide array of state-of-the-art surveillance equipment including thermal and infrared sensors.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Overlord features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate communication between the Overlord and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 2
Length: 116 feet
Wingspan: 60 feet
Height: 18 feet
Powerplant: 2x continuous bleed afterburning turbojets
Maximum speed: Mach 3.5
Combat Range: 3,200 nm
Ferry Range: 3,500
Service ceiling: 85,000
Carrier: No
Stealth: Yes; RAM
In-flight refueling: Yes

Avionics
AN/APG-77 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77) Active Electronically Scanned Array
Advanced Reconnaissance Package
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
GPS Receiver
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking

Countermeasures
AN/APG-77 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77) Electronic Attack (overloads radar)
Chaff (automated dispenser)
Flares (automated dispenser)
Constructed using radar absorbent materials
EMP shielding (including microwave frequencies)

Armament
4 x Internal 1,000 lb Class Air-To-Air Missiles

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/S-401Overlord.jpg

By: Dartia

Kesshite

11-01-2007, 10:50

Does this storefront sell any non-military goods? If not, I think this is part of a larger group of stores, which one would be able to help me?

Thanks.

Signed,
Wandering newbie

Dartia

11-01-2007, 14:22

DEFCON 2 PRECAUTIONS
- ABM systems on maximum alert
- ICBM’s are fueled
- Coastal defense batteries manned 24/7
- AA defenses manned 24/7
- Combat air patrols fly over territory complete with AWACS and refueling tankers
- All military leave of absences cancelled
- All shore leave cancelled
- All air force bases required to be able to launch fighters on short notice
- All military bases on high alert
- Two long-range bomber squadrons armed with nuclear weapons in the air at all times
- High ranking government officials hidden away at “secure locations”
- All warships in port made ready as quickly as possible
- Sonobuoy coverage extended out to three thousand miles
- Frequent maritime aircraft patrols
- All fleets on high alert

Ezaltia

11-01-2007, 16:27

B-74 Shadowcaster - $1.7 billion

Description
The B-403 is the most advanced aircraft in the Dartian arsenal. With the ability to take off and deliver its payload tens of thousands of miles away in a matter of hours without refueling, the Shadowcaster is the envy of every air force.

Its speed (Mach 10) plus it’s ability to achieve altitudes exceeding 60 km, make the Shadowcaster difficult to track, and even harder to take down.

Like most aircraft, the Shadowcaster takes off horizontally from conventional runway. Its state-of-the-art scramjets allow it to travel at the edge of space. To escape heat build-up on the airframe, it skips along the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere like a rock skipping across water. Essentially, it uses its engines to escape the Earth’s atmosphere, and then shuts off its engine to coast back to the surface of the atmosphere. There, it fires up its air-breathing engines, and skips back into space. This process is repeated until the Shadowcaster reaches its destination. A flight from America to Japan would take approximately 25 such skips over the course of two hours.

The skips would be approximately 5 degrees. Passengers will experience 1.5 G’s. While skimming the atmosphere, there is considerable heat build-up, which is quickly dissipated once the Shadowcaster leaves the atmosphere (space is very cold after all).

To endure the rigors of skipping off of the Earth’s atmosphere, the Shadowcaster uses a very sturdy airframe, which makes heavy use of titanium. It was not possible to use radar absorbent materials in the Shadowcaster’s construction, but it does make use of plasma stealth.

A variant of the Shadowcaster designed for anti-satellite warfare does exist, but its sale is currently blocked by the Dartian government.

Statistics
Crew: 2
Length: 25 meters
Wingspan: 12 meters
Height: 3 meters
Powerplant: 2 x Air Breathing Rockets (Scramjets)
Maximum speed: Mach 10
Combat Range: 40,000 km
Service ceiling: 60 km
Carrier: No
Stealth: Plasma
In-flight refueling: No

Avionics
AN/APG-77 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77) Active Electronically Scanned Array
CIP Common Integrated Processors x4
IFDL Secure Data Link
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking

Countermeasures
Chaff (automated dispenser)
Flares (automated dispenser)
AN/APG-77 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77) Electronic Attack (overloads radar)

Armament
2 x internal bomb bays capable of carrying 55,000 lbs of munitions each

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/B-403Shadowcaster.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/B-403Shadowcaster2.jpg

References
Hypersoar (http://www.geocities.com/spacetransport/hypersoar.html)

By: Dartia
Note: Pictures found using Google Image Search. The concept of using scramjets to achieve hypersonic speeds exists in real life. A number of aircraft using this concept are in development including the Hypersoar and AVATAR. Working prototypes are expected to be available in 2010.

Don't you think Mach 10 is a little...wanky?

Kesshite

11-01-2007, 23:55

The items described here are all sold at Elite Arms Inc. It is mostly military stuff, but there are also a few odds and ends like police equipment, satellites, etc.

There is a link in my signature.

Thank you for the reply.

I was looking for resources a developing nation might need, such as elephants and charcoal water filters. I shall keep looking and remember to return to you when my nation is a bit more mature.

Dartia

12-01-2007, 01:35

No problem. I can't say I will be selling either of those two items anytime soon. I do remember seeing a storefront that sold trained elephants not too long ago, but I don't remember the name of it. Perhaps you could find it by searching for "elephants".

Dartia

12-01-2007, 01:37

This item was discontinued.

Dartia

12-01-2007, 01:38

Cyclops ABM Satellite - $2.5 billion

Description
The Cyclops is an Anti-Ballistic Missile satellite, which uses a chemical laser to destroy ICBM’s. Cyclops satellites are typically stationed in low geosynchronous orbits over the territory they are protecting,

The Cyclops is designed to work in conjunction with the Vanguard and Zeus class satellites, which are capable of detecting missile launches and tracking their movement. These companion satellites provide the Cyclops with the targeting information it needs to perform its job.

As the Cyclops uses a chemical laser, its ability to fire is limited by the chemicals it carries. It carries enough chemical fuel to fire 24 laser bursts. One laser burst is usually sufficient to destroy a missile, but a typical satellite will require 2 or sometimes even 3 bursts to destroy. Once the Cyclops has used all of its chemical laser fuel, its laser will cease to function. It is considered disposable, thus it is not designed to be refueled. The availability of chemical fuel aside, a typical Cyclops satellite is expected to last approximately 20 years.

As a space combatant, the Cyclops is designed to survive the rigors of space warfare. In addition to its primary laser weapon, the Cyclops is equipped with a number of defensive systems to ensure its survival on the battlefield.

Defenses Explained
EMP Shielding – The Aries’ electronics are hardened against electromagnetic pulses and microwave directed energy weapons.
Collision Avoidance System – Its collision avoidance system consists of a short range doppler radar, which warns if of threats and collisions. The Aries will automatically adjust its course if it detects an object on a collision course with it. If need be, it is capable of more advanced evasive maneuvers.
Arena II Active Protection System – This is a version of the Arena Active Protection System ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Active_Protection_System), which has been adapted for use by satellites. The Arena II system can be used twelve times before its stores are depleted.
Radar & Infrared Decoys – The Aries carries a small quantity of decoys for use as its last line of defense.

The Cyclops uses a combination or solar panels and rechargeable batteries to meet its energy requirements. When not in use, the Cyclops conserves power and recharges its batteries by operating in low power standby mode. During this mode of operation, the Cyclops is still able to receive commands.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 20 years

Electronics
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Collision Avoidance System
Arena II Active Protection System
Radar/Infrared Decoys

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/redlasersatellite.jpg

Links
YAL-1 Airborne Laser (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YAL-1) (also uses chemical lasers to destroy missiles)

By: Dartia

Dartia

12-01-2007, 01:39

Aries Anti-Ballistic Missile Satellite

Price List
Equipped with 12 Needler Missiles - $3 billion
Equipped with 18 Needler Missiles - $4 billion
Equipped with 24 Needler Missiles - $5 billion

Description
The Aries is an orbital missile launcher designed to destroy ballistic missiles and satellites. Each Aries houses a number of Needler ABM/ASAT missiles. The exact number of missiles carried varies, but generally ranges between 12 and 24 depending on the Aries model. These missiles use a number of guidance systems, and operate in three stages:

Stage 1: The Needler is fired. Its first stage booster accelerates the Needler and carries it up to 35,000 km towards its destination.
Stage 2: When the Needler approaches within 200 km of its target, its main booster separates. Its secondary booster phase kick in, and accelerates towards its target.
Stage 3: When the Needler approaches within 5 km of its target, it fires off a volley of high velocity tungsten dart submunitions at its target.

In the end, the targeted satellite or missile is attacked by sixteen submunition darts. The darts are each 396 mm long with a diameter of 24 mm and weigh .9 kg. The dart housing is made from tungsten, and contains approximately .5 kg of explosives with a delayed impact fuse. When the dart hits its target, it breaches its target’s exterior, then explodes within the target.

As a space combatant, the Aries is designed to survive the rigors of space warfare. In addition to its missile payload, the Aries is equipped with a number of defensive systems to ensure its survival on the battlefield.

Defenses Explained
EMP Shielding – The Aries’ electronics are hardened against electromagnetic pulses and microwave directed energy weapons.
Laser Resistant Polymer – Wherever possible, the exterior of the Aries is coated with Corbrix, a semi-reflective polymer that excels at dispersing heat. This treatment is intended to enhance its ability to withstand attacks made against it by lasers. While the polymer coating does not render it invincible to lasers, it does drastically increase the amount of time and energy the laser must spend before destroying the Aries. This has proven to be a huge advantage, which is most noticeable against chemical lasers with limited fuel supplies. It is important to note that the Needler missiles the Aries carries also enjoy this protection.
Collision Avoidance System – Its collision avoidance system consists of a short range doppler radar, which warns if of threats and collisions. The Aries will automatically adjust its course if it detects an object on a collision course with it. If need be, it is capable of more advanced evasive maneuvers.
Arena II Active Protection System – This is a version of the Arena Active Protection System ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Active_Protection_System), which has been adapted for use by satellites. The Arena II system can be used twelve times before its stores are depleted.
Radar & Infrared Decoys – The Aries carries a small quantity of decoys for use as its last line of defense.
Collapsible Solar Array – The Aries’ solar panels are both fragile and essential for operation. To reduce the risk of damage to its solar array, the Aries is able to retract the array. As an unintended benefit, the Aries is a much smaller target when its solar panel arrays are collapsed.

The Aries uses a combination or solar panels and rechargeable batteries to meet its energy requirements. When not in use, the Aries conserves power and recharges its batteries by operating in low power standby mode. During this mode of operation, the Aries is still able to receive commands and monitor its environment for threats, but does little else.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 20 years

Electronics
4 x Radar Arrays
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Laser Resistant Polymer
Collision Avoidance System
Arena II Active Protection System
Radar/Infrared Decoys
Collapsible Solar Array

Needler Missile Statistics
Range: 35,000 km
Missile Guidance: Celestial Reference, Active Radar, Infrared, Secure Data Link
Warhead: 16 Tungsten Dart Submunitions
Submunition Guidance: Active Radar, Infrared

Needler Missile Countermeasures
EMP shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Laser Resistant Polymer

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/rods.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

21-01-2007, 23:06

B-77 Renegade - $350 million

Description
The Renegade is a next generation stealth bomber designed to supplement and eventually replace the B-2 Spirit. While the Renegade’s payload is about 75% of that of the Spirit, the Renegade is significantly faster and better able to defend itself.

For defense, the Renegade typically relies on its stealth and extensive countermeasures to stay alive. However, it is perfectly capable of defending itself thanks to four external stealth weapon pods, which typically carry some sort of standoff attack missiles. The stealth weapon pods are similar to typical external weapon hard points, but are encased in stealthy material.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Renegade features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate communication between the Renegade and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 2
Length: 102 ft 7in
Wingspan: 118 ft 9 in
Height: 16 ft 2 in
Powerplant: 4x turbofans
Maximum speed: Mach 1.6
Supercruise speed: Mach 1.2
Combat Range: 4,300 nm
Service ceiling: 60,000
Carrier: No
Stealth: radar absorbent material, reduced infrared signature
In-flight refueling: Yes

Electronics
AN/APG-77 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/APG-77) Active Electronically Scanned Array w/ electronic attack capability
APQ-181 Radar ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APQ-181_radar )
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link (SDL)
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
Laser Target Designator
GPS Aided Targeting System

Countermeasures
Chaff (automated dispenser)
Flares (automated dispenser)
Constructed using radar absorbent materials
EMP shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Plasma Stealth
Reduced acoustic, electromagnetic, and infrared signature

Armament
4 x Stealth External Weapon Pods (like typical hard points but encased in stealthy material)
32,000 lb of Bomb Rack Assembly mounted 500 lb class bombs (64 total)
16,000 lb of Bomb Rack Assembly mounted 1,000 lb class bombs (16 total)
16,000 lb of Bock Rack Assembly mounted 2,000 lb class bombs (8 total)
*12 Rotary Launch Assembly mounted 2,000 lb class weapons (12 total)
*12 Rotary Launch Assembly mounted 2,000 lb class weapons (12 total)

* = Each RLA is able to carry twelve identical weapons weighing up to 2,000 lbs each. Possible weapon choices include anti-ship missiles, anti-satellite missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, bombs, nukes, cruise missiles, e-bombs, etc

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/B-77Renegade.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found with GIS. Source unknown.

Dartia

31-01-2007, 05:30

E-40 Mayhem Ekranoplan - $125 million
E-40 Mayhem C Ekranoplan - $110 million

Description
The Mayhem is an ekranoplan, a vehicle resembling both a hovercraft and aircraft. Like the hovercraft, it operates on the principle of ground effect to achieve limited flight, and uses fans for propulsion. Aerodynamically, the shape of the ekranoplan is geared for speed much like an aircraft. Between its shape and powerful engine, it is capable of traveling at speeds far greater than a typical naval vessel, and uses less fuel to get from point “A” to point “B” than a comparable surface ship. For landing and take off from water, the Mayhem uses its underbelly as a large ski. Also, small buoys on the wingtips keep the Mayhem level while it rests on the water.

In service with the Dartian navy, the Mayhem is used as patrol craft and fast attack vessel. Its speed and fuel consumption make it natural choice to patrol large areas. These features combined with the combat potential its missiles provide also make it popular a fast attack vessel and hit and run specialist.

When it comes to stealth, flying at a low altitude is a major advantage when dealing with surface radar. To further enhance its radar stealth, the Mayhem’s outer surfaces are coated in radar absorbent material wherever possible. Still, the Mayhem’s shape is not entirely suited for radar stealth, so it is by no means invisible. Enemy ground and surface based radar stations will likely have a difficult time locating Mayhems while aircraft would fair better, but still detect the E-40 at a reduced range. Naturally, the ekranoplan can make radar detection even more challenging by making use of its radar jamming capabilities. However, the Mayhem is vulnerable to detection by infrared and thermal systems. Naturally, sonar is not an issue as ekranoplans are not in contact with the water during flight.

The Mayhem features a number of weapon systems including a top mounted Bofors 56/70 mm autocannon turret. This gun is a beast. Thanks to a two a duel-feed system, the Bofors is cable of firing both 57 mm and 70 mm rounds. It can switch between both types of ammunition on the fly, and is even capable of firing smart munitions. For increased accuracy, a small radar is mounted on the gun’s barrel, which measures muzzle velocity for fire control purposes. The gun’s accuracy, range, and 220 rounds per minute rate of fire make it valuable as an artillery piece, AA gun, or CIWS.

The vessel also carries six 20 mm autocannons double mounted on three turrets. These guns are quite potent firing 1,000 rounds per minute with an effective range of 2,000 meters. Like this Mayhem’s main gun, its 20 mm turrets are able to fire a wide selection of ammunition including a number of armor piercing Sabot rounds and high explosive incendiary rounds. These guns serve well as CIWS for defense, but also provide excellent offensive potential at close range.

While the Mayhem’s guns are useful when patrolling or engaging small vessels, they rarely come into play in large naval engagements. Instead, most Mayhem owners prefer to use its Vertical Launch Systems (VLS) when attacking more substantial targets. These vertical missile launchers greatly enhance the vessel’s threat range, and can pose a serious danger to a variety of targets. Its VLS consists of twenty cells capable of housing one missile each. A variety of weapons may be used including anti-ship, anti-ground, anti-submarine, and anti-aircraft missiles.

Like most Dartian ships and aircraft, the Mayhem features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects all available sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

While it is a deadly combatant, the Mayhem also carriers sophisticated electronic warfare equipment capable of intercepting enemy communications and pinpointing their source.

E-40 Mayhem C Variant
The E-40 C variant of the Mayhem uses the same frame, engine, electronics, etc. The principle difference is that 16 of the Mayhem's 20 vertical launch missile systems have been removed to accommodate passengers or cargo. In this configuration, the Mayhem may carry 64 passengers or 50,000 lbs of cargo.

Statistics
Crew: 7
Length: 138 feet
Wingspan: 87 feet
Height: 42 feet
Range: 2,000 miles
Maximum Speed: 385 mph
Cruising Speed: 240 mph
Ceiling: 65 feet
Stealth: RAM, low altitude
Powerplant: 2 x turbofans, 2 turboprops
Airframe: scandium aluminum, titanium, and Honeywell SPECTRA

Electronics
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS)
Secure Data Link (SDL)
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking
CIP Common Integrated Processors x4
IRS Inertial Reference System
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
32 x Multi-Spectral Decoys
Reduced Radar Signature
Radar Jamming/Deception
EMP Hardened Electronics

Armament
1 x Bofors Mk.3 57/70 mm Super Rapid Multi-role Cannon ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_57_mm_gun)
6 x Rheinmetall 20 mm Autocannons ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinmetall_MK_20_Rh202)
20 x Vertically Launched Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_launch_system)

The following missiles and comparable missiles may be used:
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile/Air Defense Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-162_ESSM)
RIM-161 SM-3 Long Range Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_missile#RIM-161_Standard_Missile_3_.28SM-3.29_Block_I.2FIa)
SM-6 ERAM Long Range Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_missile#SM-6_ERAM.2C_the_future_Standard_Missile)
AI-77 Mk.2 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missile ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missile ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
ASROC Anti-Submarine Rocket ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASROC)

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/E-401Mayhem.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/E-401Mayhem2.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/E-401Mayhem3.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/E-401Mayhem4.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on GIS. Source unknown.

Ezaltia

31-01-2007, 05:34

Hmm...In the future, should I post my designs here?

Dartia

31-01-2007, 05:37

Hmm...In the future, should I post my designs here?

Sure, you can use this thread to post your designs. I just use it as a convenient place to post designs so I can post links to them elsewhere.

Btw.. to answer your question about the Diablo Main Battle Tank crew requirements. I assigned it four crew of which two are considered gunners. It could get by with 3 crew, but I figured four would be best considering all the weapons it carries.

Ezaltia

31-01-2007, 05:48

I see. I'll put the commander on the .50 cal, and the extra guy on the grenade launcher. Plus, 4 people are better if it breaks down.

Dartia

31-01-2007, 06:00

For Faxanavia

EPFCG "Air Raid" Anti-Aircraft Missile - $10 Million

Description
This is a modified version of the Nike Hercules designed to carry a non-nuclear EMP warhead. The Air Raid is used against multiple target aircraft at long range. It can be launched by the B-52 Stratofortress, B1B Lancer, or comparable heavy bombers; but may also be launched by mobile ground launchers. To guide it to its target, the Air Raid utilizes a combination of intertial reference, active radar, and its data link.

Upon deployment, an ammoniumpochlorate engine ignites and launches the missile. Within the first 60 seconds, the missile has achieved Mach 4, at which point the first stage is ejected. From there, a Ram-Jet engine on high-performance fuel takes over flight, keeping it at a steady speed of mach 4+ (based on fuel/ need for range).

Upon reaching its target, the Air Raid deploys its payload, an explosively pump flux compression generator (NNEMP Generator). The generator functions by feeding magnetic flux and compressing it through a magnetic coil. As the localized explosive punches open the generator, the compressed magnetic flux expands into a wave of electro-magnetic energy, from between 100 feet to 3.5 miles. The radius is determined by the charge put into the capacitor bank, as well as the spread distance of the targets.

Statistics
Length: 40 ft (25ft 2nd stage)
Launch Mass: 10,100 lbs.
Diameter: 34 in.
Range: 250 miles
Ceiling: 70,000 ft
Guidance: interial reference, active radar, data link
Propellant (first stage): ammoniumpochlorate
Propellant (second stage): Ram-Jet (JP Jet Fuel/ other high performance fuel)
Speed: Mach 4+
DPR Price: 30 Billion USD

Countermeasures
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened against microwave directed energy weapons
Anti- RADAR and LADAR implementations
Flare Dispenser

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/nikecombo.jpg

By: Faxanavia
Note: Ottomautics Incorporated will not sell the Air Raid to nations with populations under 60 million. We reserve the right to deny service to anyone.

Ezaltia

31-01-2007, 06:27

EMG-45 Squad Automatic Weapon
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i114/ninjahedgehog/lightmachinegun.gif

After the introduction of the successful ERX-22 assault rifle, Ezaltian Arms felt that the the other small-arms of the Ezaltian Army weren't really up to snuff. It began a massive renovation of the Army's weapons, starting with a new light machinegun.

The EMG-45 is closely related to the WWII-era MG42. Both share the same recoil-operated, roller-delayed blowback system, and the aesthetics are nearly identical. However, the EMG-45 uses the same 7.62x51 mm NEA round on the ERX-22, fed from 100-round cylinder magazines. In a pinch, the gun can also use the smaller 70-round magazine from the ERX, although most soldiers prefer the larger.

The EMG-45 has a built-in bipod in front of the forward grip, which can be swapped out for a pistol grip. The length of the barrel has Picatinny rails for any accessories needed, and various scopes can be affixed on top of the gun. The stock can be adjusted as needed. Shell casings normall eject to the left, although this can be switched.

Length: 1250 mm
Weight: 8 kg

Cartridge: 7.62x51 mm NEA
Caliber: 7.62 mm
Action: Recoil operated, roller-delayed blowback

Rate of fire: 1,250 rounds/min
Firing modes: safe, auto
Magazine capacity: 100 rounds (can also be belt-fed)
Effective Range: 2,200 m
Maximum Range: 4,000 m

Price: $3,000 USD

Dartia

31-01-2007, 08:06

Starfire Missile Battery - $7 million

Description
The primary purpose of the Starfire Missile is to engage and destroy enemy satellites. However, it is well suited for destroying aircraft including high altitude bombers.

Rocket Stages
Stage 1 – Thanks to four booster rockets, the Starfire accelerates quickly. Before it has even cleared its launcher, it is already traveling at 400 mph. Within six seconds of launch, it has already achieved its top speed at which point the four initial boosters separate.
Stage 2 – The Starfire’s ramjet boosters kick in, and carry the Starfire to towards the edge of space. As the air grows thin, these boosters separate as well.
Stage 3 – The Starfire’s final booster fires up, which carries it into orbit before final separation.
Stage 4 – With all its boosters separated, the Starfire is now a fraction of its original size. In this last stage, the Starfire uses a thrust vectored rocket and maneuvering thrusters to take it to its target.

While the missile’s data link allows it to continue receiving information after launch, it is perfectly capable of autonomous flight to its target. It has a number of sensors for both guidance, target acquisition, and threat detection. Meanwhile, integrated processors prevent the Starfire from being fooled by decoys with no propulsion systems such as chaff and flares. The Starfire’s integrated processors also control when its warhead detonates. It will attempt to score a direct hit whenever possible before exploding. Should it fail to score a direct hit, it will explode as close to its target as possible in an attempt to destroy its target with shrapnel and concussive force.

Statistics
Length: 9.46 meters (with booster)
Diameter: 62.6 cm
Wingspan: 3.23 meters
Weight: 2,870 kg
Propulsion: 2 x ramjets, 4 x solid fuel boosters
Speed: Mach 4.3 (in atmosphere)
Combat Range: 480 km (in atmosphere targets)/27,800 km (space targets)
Launch Platforms: fixed installation, VLRS
Steering: control surfaces, vectored thrust
Guidance: data link, celestial reference, infrared, CELLDAR compatible radar
Warhead: 200 kg high explosive
Trigger: proximity fuse

Countermeasures
Infrared & Radar Decoys
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/StarfireMissile.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki

Dartia

31-01-2007, 23:51

AI-77 Mk.2 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missile - $1.5 million

Description
The Scorpion is a sea-skimming anti-ship missile, which comes in multiple variants: air, surface, and submarine launched.

When launched, the Scorpion quickly accelerates to its top speed. En route to its target, it assumes an approach altitude of 5-20 meters above the water’s surface. As it prepares to strike, it dives for a hit near the target's waterline.

It is important to note the Scorpion does not fly in a straight line towards its target. Instead, it makes minor but constant changes to its course, altitude, and even speed. This erratic behavior is intended to make the Scorpion a more challenging target for CIWS and the like by making it difficult to predict the Scorpion's flight path.

Like most anti-ship missiles, the Scorpion relies upon kinetic energy for penetrating power. Between its high rate of speed and tungsten encased warhead, it has good penetrating power for a weapon of its size. Once it has penetrating its target’s armor, sensors cause the Scorpion's explosives to detonate within the target ship for optimum damage.

To ensure the Scorpion reaches its target, it comes equipped with a variety of sensors for navigation and threat detection. Countermeasures such as chaff and flares are automatically dispensed as needed. These countermeasures along with its low altitude and erratic flight pattern make the Scorpion a challenge for defensive systems to destroy.

Mk.2 modification include adjustments to its fins to allow the missile to be encased for firing from a torpedo tube. Also, a data link was added to allow the missile to receive instructions and guidance assistance during flight.

Statistics
Type: sea-skimming anti-ship missile
Launch Platforms: air, surface, submarine, VLS
Length: 15 ft 6 in
Diameter: 13.5 in
Wingspan: 3 feet
Weight: 1,650 lbs (air launched)/1,850 lbs (sub or surface launched)
Speed: Mach 3.4
Air Launched Range: 215 km
Surface Launched Range: 285 km
Steering: control surfaces, vectored thrust
Guidance: active radar, infrared, inertial reference, data link
Warhead: 500 lbs armor piercing
Armor Penetrating Power: 3 ft 8 in

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/missile.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found with GIS. Source unknown.

Ezaltia

01-02-2007, 00:44

ESR-97 Sniper Rifle
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i114/ninjahedgehog/SniperRifle.jpg

The ESR-97 is part of the massive renovation of Ezaltian small arms, such as the ERX-22 and the EMG-45. This weapon will replace the MSG-90 in Ezaltian service.

The rifle uses the same 7.62x51 mm round as the ERX and EMG, loaded from 20-round magazines. However, the ESR cannot accept the large drum magazines used by the aforementioned weapons. Shell casings are ejected under the scope to the right, although this can be modified.

The free-floating barrel can accept a screw-on silencer for covert work, and the standard-issue 10x scope can be swapped out for anything with its Weaver mount. The rifle comes with a built-in bipod as well.

Length: 1170 mm
Weight: 5 kg

Cartridge: 7.62x51 mm NEA
Caliber: 7.62 mm
Action: Semi-auto, roller-delayed blowback

Rate of fire: Semi-auto
Firing modes: safe, semi
Magazine capacity: 20 rounds
Effective Range: 2,500 m
Maximum Range: 4,000 m

Price: $3,000 USD

Ezaltia

01-02-2007, 01:13

EAM-99 Anti-Materiel Rifle
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i114/ninjahedgehog/S2_AM_Sniper_Rifle.jpg

The EAM-99 is yet another part of the Ezaltian small-arms renovations program, designed to replace the AS50 in Ezaltia service. It is designed to be used against lightly-armored vehicles and ordnance disposal.

The EAM uses a massive 20x85 mm round, which can penetrate the armor on most APCs. It is loaded from a 5-round magazine in front of the pistol grip, and shell casings are ejected to the right, although this can be adjusted.

The rifle comes standard with a 10x thermal scope and bipod. The scope can be swapped with any other Weaver-compatible.

Length: 1700 mm
Weight: 9 kg

Cartridge: 20x85 mm
Caliber: 20 mm
Action: Semi-auto, roller-delayed blowback

Rate of fire: Semi-auto
Firing modes: safe, semi
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Effective Range: 2,400 m
Maximum Range: 4,000 m

Price: $4,000 USD

Laquasa Isle

01-02-2007, 21:28

SIC:

We place our order for 100 Thor Sattelites.

Ezaltia

02-02-2007, 01:31

EGL-80 Grenade Launcher
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i114/ninjahedgehog/grenadelauncher.gif

The EGL-80 is yet another step in the renovating Ezaltian infantry. This weapon, designed to saturate a designated area with grenades, will replace the M25 in Ezaltian service.

The EGL can hold six 40x46 mm smart grenades in its revolver. To load, the revolver swings outwards, enabling the spent cartridges to be shaken out and new ones loaded in individually. The flash suppressor and smokeless powder make it very hard for hostiles to determine the grenadier's position. The EGL is primarily designed to counter massed infantry, but it does an admirable job against jeeps and APCs.

A Picatinny rail is mounted on top of the EGL, enabling various sights to be used. The sides of the forward grip also have rails for other accessories.

Length: 700 mm
Weight: 8 kg

Cartridge: 40x46 mm
Caliber: 40 mm
Action: Revolver

Rate of fire: Semi-auto
Firing modes: safe, semi
Magazine capacity: 6 rounds
Maximum Range: 700 m

Price: $1,500 USD

Ezaltia

02-02-2007, 02:35

E-57 Service Pistol

http://www.webbyen.dk/billed.asp?PrivatBilled=220035

A soldier's best friend (besides warm socks) is his sidearm. It's with him wherever he is, and is always handy if his main weapon breaks, jams, or runs out of ammo. Every Ezaltian soldier carried a FN Five-seveN with them on the battlefield. Now the EAI E-57 sets out to surpass it in power, accuracy, and reliability.

The E-57 uses the same 5.7x28 mm round as the FN Five-seveN and P90, lighter than the 9 mm and with less recoil. However, the E-57 propels the bullet at an extremely high velocity, enabling it to penetrate a PASGT vest at 500 meters. Once inside the body, the bullet tumbles as it passes through, creating a far wider wound channel than a 9 mm round.

The pistol is fed through 25-round magazines. Magazines of 30 or 40 rounds are also available, but they protrude from the base of the grip. An accessory rail is used to mount flashlights, laser pointer, or whatever else you need, and each weapon comes with a screw-on silencer.

Length: 220 mm
Weight: .9 kg

Cartridge: 5.7x28 mm
Caliber: 5.7 mm
Action: Delayed blowback

Rate of fire: Semi-auto
Firing modes: safe, semi
Magazine capacity: 25 rounds
Effective Range: 70 m

Price: $450 USD

Ezaltia

09-02-2007, 06:46

Type 101 "Badger" Reconnaissance/Tank Destroyer/APC

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i114/ninjahedgehog/2.jpg

The Type 101 "Badger" is a mulitpurpose vehicle designed for many roles. Its eight rugged wheels allow it to travel over any terrain, and it borrows many elements from the Dartian M-411 Terrier.

The driver sits in the front-left, as with most wheeled vehicles. The gunner and commander sit in different places in the vehicle, depending on its configuration. Generally, the commander mans the .50 caliber machine gun while the gunner handles any other ordance.

Since the Ezaltian Army is based on units of five, the Badger carries either five or ten soldiers, depending on the configuration.

Statistics
Crew: 3
Passengers: 5 or 10
Length: 7.9 meters
Width: 3 meters
Height: 2.75 meters
Weight: variable
Power Plant: supercharged V6 diesel 512 hp
Road Speed: 110 km/h
Off Road Speed: 60 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 15 km/h
Range: 790 km
Armor: Chobham (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chobham_armour) (explosive reactive bricks come separately)

Features
Independent Double Wishbone Suspension
Automatic Traction Control
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Rangefinder
FLIR Forward Looking Infrared
Low Temperature Capability (-50 F)

Countermeasures
Degaussing System
EMP Shielding
Laser Warning
NBC Filters
Arena Active Protection System
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System

Configurations
1.(shown in picture) 120mm Rheinmetall L55 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinmetall_L55) w/ 20 rounds
.50 cal M312 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312) w/ 1,500 rounds
5-barreled smoke grenade launchers
5 soldiers

2. 2x Mk 47 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Stryker) w/ 200 grenades each
OR
2x M307 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM307) w/ 500 rounds each
OR
2x M312 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312) w/ 1,500 rounds each
(mix and match if you want)
5-barreled smoke grenade launchers
10 soldiers

3. 40mm Bofors autocannon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_40_mm_gun)
2x 4-cell TOW launchers
M312 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312) w/ 1,500 rounds
5-barreled smoke grenade launchers
10 soldiers

Price: $2.4 million

Dartia

06-08-2007, 08:03

Agamemnon Class Battleship - $2.7 billion

Description
The Agamemnon Class Battleship is based largely on the Iowa Class Battleship. They both are the same shape, size, weight, etc. The Agamemnon is merely more modern version of the WWII classic. It features nuclear propulsion, advanced sensors, modern countermeasures, and improved armaments.

As one would expect from a battleship, the Agamemnon is brimming with weapons. While its 16 inch main guns may draw the most attention, the ship's missiles and 5 inch guns can inflict great damage as well. Naturally, all the ship’s large guns benefit from the latest technologies including rocket assisted projectiles, computer assisted targeting, and highly automated loading systems. For those up close and personal situations, the Agamemnon is equipped with the best crew served weapons available.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These are highly accurate point blank defense missiles. They are capable of targeting and destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles at a range of 7.5 km, and have a phenomenal hit rate of 95%. This system is very effective, and forms the cornerstone of the ship's missile defenses.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it.
SSTD Torpedo Defense System - The SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each in addition to a towed array. The decoys are designed to attract acoustic homing torpedoes.

FCFFIS Managed Offensive Systems
16 Inch Guns - When the ship's main guns are in firing position, the ship's fire control system is able to automatically respond to requests for artillery support received via its Secure Data Link (SDL). Both ground and sea targets can be attacked in this fashion.
5 Inch Guns - Like the main guns, the secondary 5 inch guns can be programmed to automatically respond to requests for fire support. They can also be integrated into the ship's anti-aircraft defenses as an AA gun.

Statistics
Displacement: 45,000 empty/58,000 full
Length: 877 ft 3 in
Beam: 108 ft 2 in
Draft: 38 ft
Speed: 32 knots
Crew Complement: 415
Power Plant: Two A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 4
Aircraft: 1 helicopter or 2 RQ-8B Fire Scouts UAV’s

Electronics
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar (tracks stealth well)
AN/SPG Fire Control Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
AN/SPQ-9 Gun Fire Control Radar
Volume Search Radar (VSR)
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WLR-1H ESM
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS)
FCFFIS Fleet Command Module
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module (original product)
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (jamming/deception)
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
2 x SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Systems
2 x MK-53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
Degaussing Coil
Laser Warning

Primary Weapons
9 x 16 inch guns (7 rounds per minute each) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16%22/50_Mark_7)
12 x 5 inch guns (40 rounds per minute each) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otobreda_127/54_Compact)
6 x 4 Cell BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missile Batteries (24 missiles total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_missile)
6 x 4 Cell RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Batteries (24 missiles total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
4 x 3 Cell Mark-32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (12 torpedoes total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpedo)

Secondary Weapons
4 x M134 Chainguns (http://www.dillonaero.com/)
4 x Mk 47 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launchers ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Mod_0_Stryker)
8 x twin 50 cal. heavy machine guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)
4 x 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)
4 x 21 Cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point-Defense Missile Batteries (84 missiles total) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile)

Armor
Belt: 12.1 in
Bulkheads: 11.3 in
Barbettes: 11.6-17.3 in
Turrets: 19.7 in
Decks: 7.5 in

Pictures
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/Agamemnonfiring.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/Agamemnon.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/tomahawk.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/torpedo.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Pictures found on Wiki

Dartia

06-08-2007, 08:06

Hector Class Battleship - $2.3 billion

Description
While Dartian naval doctrine dictates that missiles and airpower win wars; the military's bean counters insisted battleships be kept around. They argued that the high price tag associated with cruise missiles and air strikes justified maintaining a naval artillery presence. After an extensive cost analysis study, the bean counters were proven right. Thus, the Hector was born.

While the Hector is not quite as large as the famed Iowa Class, it does carry nine 16 inch guns just like its predecessor. When fired, these massive guns are terrible for an enemy to behold, and the damage they inflict is severe. With features such as modern autoloaders, computer assisted targeting, rocket assisted projectiles, and high levels of automation; the Hector's main guns can inflict a lot of damage in a hurry.

To supplement its main guns, the Hector is also armed with eight 5 inch guns. These guns have been modernized in the same fashion as the 16 inch guns, and add considerably to the ship's overall firepower thanks to their high rate of fire. Should the need arise, the five inch guns do perform well against low flying aircraft. Additional armaments include a variety of missiles and the best available crew served weapons.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These are highly accurate point blank defense missiles. They are capable of targeting and destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles at a range of 7.5 km, and have a phenomenal hit rate of 95%. This system is very effective, and forms the cornerstone of the ship's missile defenses.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it. These decoys are effective, and are usually reserved for when the ship is out of RIM-116's.
SSTD Torpedo Defense System - The SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each in addition to a towed array. The decoys are designed to attract acoustic homing torpedoes.

FCFFIS Managed Offensive Systems
16 Inch Guns - When the ship's main guns are in firing position, the ship's fire control system is able to automatically respond to requests for artillery support received via its Secure Data Link (SDL). Both ground and sea targets can be attacked in this fashion.
5 Inch Guns - Like the main guns, the secondary 5 inch guns can be programmed to automatically respond to requests for fire support. They can also be integrated into the ship's anti-aircraft defenses as an AA gun.

Statistics
Displacement: 37,000 empty/48,000 full
Length: 715 ft
Beam: 88 ft 2 in
Draft: 32 ft
Speed: 35 knots
Crew Complement: 345
Power Plant: Two A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 4
Aircraft: 1 helicopter or 2 RQ-8B Fire Scout UAV’s

Electronics
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
AN/SPG Fire Control Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
AN/SPQ-9 Gun Fire Control Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WLR-1H ESM
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Volume Search Radar
Secure Data Link
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System
FCFFIS Fleet Command Module
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module (original product)
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (jamming/deception)
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
2 x SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Systems
2 x MK-53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
2 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
Laser Warning
Degaussing Coil

Primary Weapons
9 x 16 inch Main Guns (6 rounds per minute each) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16%22/50_Mark_7)
8 x 5 inch Multi Purpose Guns (40 rounds per minute each) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otobreda_127/54_Compact)
6 x 4 Cell RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Batteries (24 missiles total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
6 x 4 Cell BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missile Batteries (24 missiles total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_missile)

Secondary Weapons
2 x 21 Cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point-Defense Missile Batteries (42 missiles total) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile)
4 x 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)
4 x M134 Chainguns (http://www.dillonaero.com/)
4 x Mk 47 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launchers ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Mod_0_Stryker)
6 x .50 cal twin heavy machine guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)

Armor
Belt: 12.5 in
Bulkheads: 9.8 in
Barbettes: 9.9-13.3 in
Turrets: 17.7 in
Decks: 6.8 in

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/Battleship.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki

Dartia

06-08-2007, 14:33

Peacekeeper II ICBM w/ 300kt Nuclear Warheads x8 - $200 million

Description
The Peacekeeper II is an upgrade to the original Peacekeeper ICBM. Due to advances in the field of Anti-Ballistic Missile systems, two of the original Peacekeeper’s warheads have been removed to make room for countermeasures. The Peacekeeper II features an advanced ECM pod, chaff dispenser, and flare dispenser. The outer shell of the missile (and its MIRV’s) has been coated with a semi-reflective, heat-dispersing polymer. As a result, the outer shell is far more resilient to directed energy weapons such as lasers, and it is more difficult to be tracked with targeting lasers.

Furthermore, heat sensors in the missile are able to detect if the missile is being targeted by a heat producing weapon like a laser. Should that occur, the missile spins like a bullet so that the heat is not concentrated in one area. As an added benefit, the new countermeasures cost less than the warheads they replace.

Note: Missile silo not included.

Statistics
Length: 21.8 meters
Diameter: 2.3 meters
Mass: 87.75 Metric Tons
Range: 11,700 kilometers
Guidance: AIRS
CEP: 120 meters
Payload: 3,950 kilograms, up to 8 Avco Mk-21 re-entry vehicles each carrying 300KT warhead

Countermeasures
Advanced ECM Pod
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons
Exterior coated in semi-reflective heat-dispersing polymer

Picture (Semi-Reflective Polymer Not Shown)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Peacekeeper_missile.jpg/300px-Peacekeeper_missile.jpg

Link
Peacekeeper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGM-118A_Peacekeeper)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 14:37

Peacekeeper II ICBM w/ Achilles E-Bombs x8 - $80 million

Description
The Peacekeeper II is an upgrade to the original Peacekeeper ICBM. Due to advances in the field of Anti-Ballistic Missile systems, two of the original Peacekeeper’s warheads have been removed to make room for countermeasures. The Peacekeeper II features an advanced ECM pod, chaff dispenser, and flare dispenser. The outer shell of the missile (and its MIRV’s) has been coated with a semi-reflective, heat-dispersing polymer. As a result, the outer shell is far more resilient to directed energy weapons such as lasers, and it is more difficult to be tracked with targeting lasers.

Furthermore, heat sensors in the missile are able to detect if the missile is being targeted by a heat producing weapon like a laser. Should that occur, the missile spins like a bullet so that the heat is not concentrated in one area. As an added benefit, the new countermeasures cost less than the warheads they replace.

Instead of nuclear warheads, the missile carries up to eight Achilles Variable Yield E-Bombs. Depending on the power setting and altitude the warhead is set to detonate, the resulting EMP can disrupt electronics in a 10 to 150 mile radius.

Note: Missile silo not included.

Statistics
Length: 21.8 meters
Diameter: 2.3 meters
Mass: 87.75 Metric Tons
Range: 11,700 kilometers
Guidance: AIRS
CEP: 120 meters
Payload: 3,950 kilograms, up to 8 Achilles Variable Yield E-Bombs

Countermeasures
Advanced ECM Pod
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons
Exterior coated in semi-reflective heat-dispersing polymer

Picture (Semi-Reflective Polymer Not Shown)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Peacekeeper_missile.jpg/300px-Peacekeeper_missile.jpg

Link
Peacekeeper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGM-118A_Peacekeeper)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications
Note: Picture found on Wikipedia.

Dartia

06-08-2007, 14:56

Trident III Fleet Ballistic Missile - 100kt x6 or 475kt x6 - $180 million

Description
The Trident III is an upgrade to the Trident II. Due to advances in the field of Anti-Ballistic Missile systems, two of the warheads have been removed to make room for countermeasures. The Trident III features an advanced ECM pod, chaff dispenser, and flare dispenser. The outer shell of the missile has been coated with a semi-reflective, heat-dispersing polymer. As a result, the outer shell is far more resilient to directed energy weapons such as lasers. Furthermore, heat sensors in the missile are able to detect if the missile is being targeted by a heat producing weapon such as laser. Should that occur, the missile spins like a bullet or football so that the heat is not concentrated in one area. As an added benefit, the new countermeasures cost less than the warheads they replace.

Statistics
Length: 10.2 meters
Diameter: 1.8 meters
Mass: 33.142 kilograms
Range: 11,700 kilometers
Guidance: inertial, celestial reference, GPS
CEP: 90 meters
Payload: 6 MIRV’s each carrying a 100kt or 475kt nuclear warhead

Countermeasures
ECM Pod
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding
Exterior coated in semi-reflective heat-dispersing polymer

Picture (semi-reflective polymer not shown)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Trident_II_missile_image.jpg/220px-Trident_II_missile_image.jpg

Link
Trident II (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trident_II)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 14:58

Trident III Fleet Ballistic Missile – Achilles E-Bomb x6 - $20 million

Description
The Trident III is an upgrade to the Trident II. Due to advances in the field of Anti-Ballistic Missile systems, two of the warheads have been removed to make room for countermeasures. The Trident III features an advanced ECM pod, chaff dispenser, and flare dispenser. The outer shell of the missile (and its MIRV’s) has been coated with a semi-reflective, heat-dispersing polymer. As a result, the outer shell is far more resilient to directed energy weapons such as lasers, and it is more difficult to be tracked with targeting lasers. Furthermore, heat sensors in the missile are able to detect if the missile is being targeted by a heat producing weapon like a laser. Should that occur, the missile spins like a bullet so that the heat is not concentrated in one area. As an added benefit, the new countermeasures cost less than the warheads they replace.

Instead of nuclear or conventional warheads, the missile is armed with Achilles Variable Yield E-Bombs. Depending on the power setting and altitude the warhead is set to detonate at, the resulting EMP can disrupt electronics in a 10 to 150 mile radius.

Statistics
Length: 10.2 meters
Diameter: 1.8 meters
Mass: 33.142 kilograms
Range: 11,700 kilometers
Guidance: inertial, celestial reference, GPS
CEP: 90 meters
Payload: 6 MIRV’s each carrying an Achilles E-Bomb

Countermeasures
Advanced ECM Pod
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons
Exterior coated in semi-reflective heat-dispersing polymer

Picture (semi-reflective polymer not shown)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Trident_II_missile_image.jpg/220px-Trident_II_missile_image.jpg

Link
Trident II (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trident_II)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 15:14

AT-1 Airborne Transmitter - $200 million

Description
The AT-1 is a modified Boeing 747, which has been modified for use a propaganda tool. The passenger compartment has been gutted to make room for a television transmitter, AM radio transmitter, and a recording studio. While flying at its cruising altitude, it is capable of broadcasting signals up to 650 kilometers. Thus, it is the perfect tool for broadcasting propaganda into foreign nations.

Statistics
Length: 76.4 meters
Wingspan: 68.5 meters
Height: 19.4 meters
Cruising Speed: Mach .855
Maximum Speed: Mach .92
Range: 14,815 kilometers
Service Ceiling 9,144 meters
Broadcast Range: 650 kilometers at cruising altitude

Electronics (in addition to standard 747)
AM Radio Transmitter
Television Transmitter
Secure Data Link (SDL)

Countermeasures
Advanced ECM Pod
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)

Links
Boeing 747 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 15:25

E-4 Nightwatch - $220 million

Description
In every regard but one, the Hawkeye is identical to an E-3 Sentry AWACS. In addition to radar, the Hawkeye’s sensor array has been upgraded to allow for the detection of stealth aircraft, missiles, and other objects using CELLDAR. CELLDAR uses radiation emitted by cell phone towers to track objects. Thus, the benefit of being able to track stealth objects is only available in the presence of such radiation. At cruising altitude, the Hawkeye’s CELLDAR can track objects as far away as 460 miles.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Nightwatch features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Nightwatch and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Length: 76.4 meters
Wingspan: 68.5 meters
Height: 19.4 meters
Cruising Speed: Mach .855
Maximum Speed: Mach .92
Range: 14,815 kilometers
Service Ceiling: 9,144 meters

Countermeasures
Advanced ECM Pod
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)

Picture
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/foto_sentry2.jpg

Technical Links
BEA Systems develops stealth detection system (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/06/20/stealth_detection_system_disappears/)
BEA Systems develops stealth detection system Part II (http://www.roke.co.uk/press/38.php)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 15:48

Tomahawk Cruise Missile Chemical/Biological Delivery System - $2 million

Description
This is a modified version of the Tomahawk Cruise Missile. Instead of carrying a conventional warhead, the missile is outfitted with a Chemical/Biological weapon delivery system. The missile flies at a low-altitude along a predetermined flight path. Once it reaches a predetermined point, an aerosol system begins to release whatever agent it is carrying. Flow of the agent can be regulated for a slow or quick release. Once the agent has been delivered, the missile increases altitude before self-destructing.

Furthermore, additional countermeasures have been added to the missile to improve its survivability.

Chemical/Biological agents not included.

Statistics
Length w/out Booster: 5.56 meters
Length w/ Booster: 6.25 meters
Launch Mass: 1440 kilograms
Diameter: .52 meters
Wingspan: 2.67 meters
Speed: 880 km/hour
Range: 2,500 kilometers
Guidance: GPS, Terrain Contour Matching, Digital Scene Matching Area Correlation
Payload: up to 1,000 lbs

Countermeasures
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons

Picture
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/Tomahawk_Block_IV_cruise_missile.jpg/250px-Tomahawk_Block_IV_cruise_missile.jpg

Link
Tomahawk Cruise Missile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 15:56

Tomahawk Cruise Missile w/ Achilles E-Bomb - $2.8 million

Description
It most ways, this weapon is identical to a normal Tomahawk Cruise Missile. However, this particular make includes additional countermeasures and non-standard warhead. Instead of conventional or nuclear warhead, the missile carries Achilles Variable Yield E-bombs. Depending on the power setting and altitude the warhead is set to detonate at, the resulting EMP can disrupt electronics in a 1 to 20 mile radius.

Statistics
Length w/out Booster: 5.56 meters
Length w/ Booster: 6.25 meters
Launch Mass: 1440 kilograms
Diameter: .52 meters
Wingspan: 2.67 meters
Speed: 880 km/hour
Range: 2,500 kilometers
Guidance: GPS, Terrain Contour Matching, Digital Scene Matching Area Correlation

Countermeasures
Chaff Dispenser
Flare Dispenser
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons

Picture
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/Tomahawk_Block_IV_cruise_missile.jpg/250px-Tomahawk_Block_IV_cruise_missile.jpg

Link
Tomahawk Cruise Missile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 16:05

AGM-129 Stealth Air-Launched Cruise Missile Chemical/Biological Delivery System - $5 million

Description
This is a modified version of the AGM-129 Advanced Cruise Missile. Instead of carrying a conventional warhead, the missile is outfitted with a Chemical/Biological weapon delivery system. The missile flies at a low-altitude along a predetermined flight path. Once it reaches a predetermined point, an aerosol system begins to release whatever agent it is carrying. Flow of the agent can be regulated for a slow or quick release. Once the agent has been delivered, the missile increases altitude before self-destructing.

Chemical/Biological agents not included.

Statistics
Length: 6.35 meters
Launch Mass: 1680 kilograms
Diameter: 705 millimeters
Wingspan: 3.1 meters
Speed: 800 km/hour
Range: 3,000 kilometers
Guidance: GPS, Terrain Contour Matching, Digital Scene Matching Area Correlation
Payload: Up to 300 lbs

Countermeasures
Reduced Infrared Signature
Reduced Radar Signature
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons

Picture
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Agm-129_acm.jpg/300px-Agm-129_acm.jpg

Link
AGM-129 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-129_Advanced_Cruise_Missile)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 16:09

AGM-129 Stealth Air-Launched Cruise Missile w/ Achilles E-Bomb - $5.8 million

Description
This weapon is a modified version of the AGM-129 Stealth Advanced Cruise Missile except for the warhead it carries. Instead of a conventional warhead, the missile carries an Achilles Variable Yield E-bomb. Depending on the power setting and altitude the warhead is set to detonate at, the resulting EMP can disrupt electronics in a 1 to 20 mile radius.

Statistics
Length: 6.35 meters
Launch Mass: 1680 kilograms
Diameter: 705 millimeters
Wingspan: 3.1 meters
Speed: 800 km/hour
Range: 3,000 kilometers
Guidance: GPS, Terrain Contour Matching, Digital Scene Matching Area Correlation
Payload: 1 Achilles E-Bomb

Countermeasures
Reduced Infrared Signature
Reduced Radar Signature
EMP Shielding
Electronics and fuel tanks hardened vs. microwave directed energy weapons

Picture
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Agm-129_acm.jpg/300px-Agm-129_acm.jpg

Link
AGM-129 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-129_Advanced_Cruise_Missile)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 16:20

Hammerhead Supercaptivating Guided Torpedo - $1.8 million

Description
The Hammerhead Torpedo is based off the Russian designed Shkval II. The Torpedo is compatible with 762 mm torpedo launchers designed to launch the Mark 48 torpedo. It may be used by Ohio, Sea Wolf, Virginia, and many custom built submarines including our very own Allegro. The torpedo is supercaptivating, which means it is able to travel at high speeds while submerged. To accomplish this, the torpedo surrounds itself with an air bubble, which reduces drag and friction.

The Hammerhead comes equipped with a 300 kilogram high explosive warhead, but it may be armed with a nuclear weapon (not included). Should you choose to arm your Hammerhead with a nuclear weapon, we recommend variable yield devices to avoid destroying your own vessel.

Statistics
Length: 7.2 meters
Diameter: 533 millimeters
Weight: 2,200 kilograms
Range: 14,000 meters
Launch Speed: 95 kilometers/hour
Maximum Speed: 380 kilometers/hour
Warhead: 300 kilograms high explosive or nuclear warhead (nuke not included)
Guidance: Accoustic & Electromagnetic

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/torpedo-1.jpg

Technical Link
Shkval II (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VA-111_Shkval)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

06-08-2007, 16:29

This item was discontinued.

Dartia

06-08-2007, 16:37

Hammerhead Supercaptivating Encapsulated Torpedo - $2 million

Description
This system combines the technology of the Mk 60 Encapsulated Torpedo and the Hammerhead Supercaptivating Torpedo (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12941862&postcount=136) to produce a highly lethal system.

“The MK-60 CAPTOR, one of the Navy's primary anti submarine weapons, is actually a deepwater moored torpedo launcher. Mine Mk 60 is a sophisticated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) moored mine which is designed to detect and classify submarines and release a modified Torpedo Mk 46 to acquire and attack submerged targets only. This deep water mine is designed to be laid by aircraft or submarine, and is anchored to the ocean floor. The mine utilizes an influence firing device and is able to classify passing submarines. Its acoustic detection system is designed to seek hostile submarines, ignoring surface craft and friendly submarine acoustic signatures. The weapon lies dormant until a target is detected, at which time the torpedo swims out of its capsule to attack and destroy its target. As in other mines, the Mk 60 incorporates an arming-delay. The MK-60 can be deployed by air, submarine, or surface ship.” - globalsecurity.org

Instead of being equipped with a standard Mk 46 torpedo, this model carries the far more lethal Hammerhead Supercaptivating Torpedo. Furthermore, the Hammerhead Encapsulated Torpedo has been programmed to recognize the acoustic signatures of commonly used surface ships, allowing them to be targeted if desired.

Statistics
Length: 7.2 meters
Diameter: 533 millimeters
Weight: 2,200 kilograms
Range: 14,000 meters
Launch Speed: 95 kilometers/hour
Maximum Speed: 380 kilometers/hour
Warhead: 300 kilograms high explosive or nuclear warhead (nuke not included)

Countermeasures
Multi-layer Polyurethane Acoustic Tiles - The torpedo's exterior casing is coated with polyurethane tiles to reduce its accoustic signature.
Degaussing Coil - this device is used to dampen the mine's electromagnetic signature.

Pictures
Hammerhead Torpedo
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/torpedo-1.jpg

By: Ackistan
Reposted and modified with permission by Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 16:45

FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module - $750,000

Description
FCSSM is used to blind enemy spy satellites. It uses a glorified laser pointer (too weak to destroy anything), which is pointed at spy a satellite to blind it by overexposure. This model is designed for use by naval ships, so it has no power source or radar tracking system of its own. A data port and power adapter allow it receive power and targeting information from the ship it is mounted on. The laser’s range is 450 miles

It is important to note that the FCSSM system is not capable of detecting or tracking satellites on its own. In order to target, the system must be provided the target satellite's coordinates, bearing, and speed.

Pictures
Ship based FCSSM
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/slr1.gif

Ground based FCSSM
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/laser3.jpg

Technical Link
http://www.defensetech.org/archives/002794.html

By: Ackistan
Reposted and modified with permission by Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 17:16

Thor Orbital Weapons Platform Satellite - $10 billion

Description
The Thor is an orbital missile launcher, which houses sixteen kinetic weapons. The missiles it fires are commonly referred to as “god rods” or “rods from god”.

The missiles themselves are 20 feet in length and 1 foot in diameter, and are composed of solid tungsten. However, they can be constructed of depleted uranium upon request. For guidance, the missile uses fins and a GPS guidance system housed in the rear, and the whole missile is coated in a heat-resistant polymer.

When dropped from orbit, the missiles enter the Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 36,000 feet per second - about as fast as a meteor. When it strikes the Earth, its effects are similar to that of a bunker busting nuclear weapon. Of course, no radiation is produced.

Due to their incredible speed and great mass, “god rods” are very difficult to stop once they have been launched. They are exceptional when it comes to destroying buildings, bunkers, and other stationary objects. Like most GPS guided munitions, they are less useful against moving targets.

In order to make the system more cost effective and practical, there are two component satellites to this system. The Thor satellite houses the kinetic warheads and minimal electronics. Its counterpart, the Zeus Command & Control satellite has far better electronics and sensors, and is cable of commanding numerous satellites at once.

As the Thor is capable of delivering devastating surgical strikes, they are frequently considered “high value” targets in any war they are involved in. To ensure it survives to deliver its payload, it comes equipped with a number of defensive systems, which are managed by its Zeus companion.

As a precaution, the Thor’s targeting system software will not accept commands telling it to target coordinates within the nation of Dartia.

Defenses Explained
EMP Shielding – The Thor’s electronics are hardened against electromagnetic pulses and microwave directed energy weapons.
Laser Resistant Polymer – Wherever possible, the Thor’s exterior is coated with Corbrix, a semi-reflective polymer that excels at dispersing heat. This treatment is intended to enhance the Thor’s ability to withstand attacks made against it by lasers. While the polymer coating does not render it invincible to lasers, it does drastically increase the amount of time and energy the laser must spend before destroying the Thor. This has proven to be a huge advantage, which is most noticeable against chemical lasers with limited fuel supplies.
Collision Avoidance System – Its collision avoidance system consists of a short range doppler radar, which warns if of threats and collisions. The Thor will automatically adjust its course if it detects an object on a collision course with it. If need be, it is capable of more advanced evasive maneuvers.
Arena II Active Protection System – This is a version of the Arena Active Protection System ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Active_Protection_System), which has been adapted for use by satellites. The Arena II system can be used twelve times before its stores are depleted.
Advanced ECM System - Its electronic countermeasures include radar and communications jamming systems.
Radar & Infrared Decoys – The Thor carries a small quantity of decoys for use as its last line of defense.

Statistics
Power Source: solar panels, rechargeable battery
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 30 years

Electronics
Secure Data Link (SDL)
GPS Assisted Targeting
Satellite Controller Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Laser Resistant Polymer
Collision Avoidance System
Arena II Active Protection System
Advanced ECM System
Radar/Infrared Decoys

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/SpaceWarRodsFromGod.jpg

Technical Link
Rods from God (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rods_from_God)

By: Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 17:21

Zeus Command & Control Satellite - $2.5 billion

Description
The Zeus Command & Control Satellite is the master of space. Designed to serve as the brain for a satellite network, the Zeus was built to command. The Zeus knows the capabilities of the satellites in its network, and receives sensor data from observation and communications satellites around the globe. With this information at its disposal, the Zeus works closely with ground control to manage the satellite network efficiently.

The Zeus includes a number of software packages. In addition to programs for managing the satellite itself, a satellite system management program is included as well. This program has numerous options and plug-ins, and is designed to minimize response times and reduce the risk of human error. Many of its features can be highly automated if desired. Possible automated responses include:

1) Automatically adjusting the rules of engagement and readiness levels of all space assets based on DEFCON level
2) Automatically maneuvering satellites to avoid collisions (including missile collisions)
3) Automatically using ABM satellites to attack any ICBM’s that try to come near your country
4) Automatically use all available defensive systems should an asset come under attack

Each Zeus can effectively manage up to 72 satellites at once. It need not have a line of sight to the satellites it is controlling assuming communications satellites are present to relay its commands.

The Zeus comes equipped with a number of systems to enhance its command and control effectiveness and overall usefulness. These features include jam resistant radar, jam resistant communications, thermal imaging, a few laser target designators, and even a GPS transmitter. With these tools at its disposal plus minimal oversight from ground control, the Zeus is able to manage its network efficiently and assist its subordinates in achieving their objectives.

The ablity to control allied satellites alone gives the Zeus formidable defenses. However, should the need arise, it is equipped with a number of defensive countermeasures.

Defenses Explained
EMP Shielding – The Thor’s electronics are hardened against electromagnetic pulses and microwave directed energy weapons.
Laser Resistant Polymer – Wherever possible, the Zeus’s exterior is coated with Corbrix, a semi-reflective polymer that excels at dispersing heat. This treatment is intended to enhance the Zeus’ ability to withstand attacks made against it by lasers. While the polymer coating does not render it invincible to lasers, it does drastically increase the amount of time and energy the laser must spend before destroying the Zeus. This has proven to be a huge advantage, which is most noticeable against chemical lasers with limited fuel supplies.
Collision Avoidance System – Its collision avoidance system consists of a short range doppler radar, which warns if of threats and collisions. The Zeus will automatically adjust its course if it detects an object on a collision course with it. If need be, it is capable of more advanced evasive maneuvers.
Arena II Active Protection System – This is a version of the Arena Active Protection System ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Active_Protection_System), which has been adapted for use by satellites. The Arena II system can be used twelve times before its stores are depleted.
Radar & Infrared Decoys – The Zeus carries a small quantity of decoys for use as its last line of defense.

As a precaution, the Zeus’ targeting system software will not accept commands target coordinates within the nation of Dartia.

Statistics
Power Source: solar panels, rechargeable battery
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 25 years

Electronics
Celestial Reference System
Secure Data Link Server
GPS Transmitter
6 x Laser Target Designators
3 x Radar Arrays
Thermal Imaging System
GPS Assisted Targeting
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System
Satellite Controller Software
Strategic Space Command Controller Software
Space Management Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Laser Resistant Polymer
Collision Avoidance System
Arena II Active Protection System
Radar/Infrared Decoys

Picture
Zeus and Thor satellites pictured together
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/SpaceWarRodsFromGod.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 17:39

Vanguard Multifunction Observation Satellite - $1.5 billion

Description
When it comes to warfare, nobody likes surprises. The Vanguard’s role is to serve as an unblinking eye in the sky. It comes equipped with a number of sensors, which it uses to monitor Earth and space. The Vanguard’s three primary sensors are its wide angle thermal imaging system, high resolution cameras, and radar arrays.

The Vanguard’s thermal imaging system simply scours the Earth for thermal signatures. It is able to observe missile launch flares, explosions, fires, city lights, cloud movements, effects of pollution, auroras, sand and dust storms, snow cover, ice movement, ocean currents, energy flows, etc.

The Vanguard also carries a number of small doppler radar arrays, which are all intended to track fast moving objects in space. They arrays are arranged to track objects in low or medium orbit, and excel at doing so. Objects in higher orbits are detected with less reliability.

Finally, the Vanguard is equipped with three state-of-the-art high resolution digital cameras. The cameras have all the best features available including digital and optical zoom, night vision capabilities, and computer assisted targeting. To prevent their optics from being blinded by ground based lasers, each camera includes a backup lens, which uses dye absorbing technology to filter out laser light.

All the information collected by the Vanguard is relayed to its controller computer via Secure Data Link (SDL). When the controller computer receives the data, custom software analyzes the data and distributes it as needed. The software is capable of automatically searching the sensor data for threats, and quickly issues an alert if a threat is detected. The software has many options, but alerts will typically be generated under these circumstances:

- If it detects objects on a collision course
- If it detects an ICBM launch
- If it detects any sort of space based missile attack
- If it detects any sort of large explosion
- If it detects anything classified as an armed satellite changing course
- If it detects any new objects in space

While the Vanguard is not a combatant, the nature of its job demands it not be easily destroyed. With all the sensors available to it, the Vanguard is capable of detecting threats against it. While it has no weapons, it does have several automated defensive countermeasures it can fall back on. Countermeasures include:

Collision Avoidance System – The Vanguard will automatically adjust its course if it detects an object on a collision course with it. If need be, it is capable of more advanced evasive maneuvers.
Advanced ECM System – Its electronic countermeasures include radar and communications jamming systems.
Radar & Infrared Decoys – The Vanguard carries a small quantity of decoys for use as its last line of defense.

The Vanguard uses solar energy to meet its power requirements. It also carries a number of rechargeable batteries. During normal operation, the Vanguard’s solar panels do not produce enough energy to meet its needs. To compensate, some or all of the Vanguard’s systems must be shut off from time to time to allow its batteries to recharge.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 20 years

Electronics
Thermal Imaging System
3 x Radar Arrays
3 x High Resolution Digital Camera
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software
Image Analysis Software
Data Distribution Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Radar/Infrared Decoys
Advanced ECM System
Collision Avoidance System

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/dsp.gif

By: Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 17:41

Pathfinder GPS Satellite - $750 million

Description
This is a typical Global Positioning Satellite. It can guide your bombs or provide you with directions, but it does little else. In order for the system to be effective, you must have access to a minimum of three GPS satellites. Naturally, accuracy improves as more GPS satellites are added to the network.

While the satellite is not helpless, it is a far cry from a space combatant. It carries no weapons, but is outfitted with a few defensive countermeasures. The Pathfinder has no radar or similar systems, so it is unable to detect and react to threats on its own. However, it is able to receive instructions from outside sources via its Secure Data Link (SDL). These outside sources typically include ground control stations or command and control satellites capable of managing the satellite’s defense. Usually these systems are highly automated for optimum response time, and include a number of preprogrammed responses to difference scenarios. Typical responses include evasive maneuvers and decoys.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power and rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 30 years

Electronics
Secure Data Link (SDL)
GPS Broadcaster
Celestial Guidance System

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Radar/Infrared Decoys

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/pathfinder.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 17:43

Genesis Theater Support Satellite - $1.6 billion

Description
The Genesis is a multifunction satellite designed to deliver communications and global positioning capabilities to hotspots around the world. Built to be deployed over hostile territory, the satellite is a bit heartier than most.

The satellite’s primary system is its Secure Data Link Server. Through this server, vast amounts of data can be securely transferred. It enables satellite phones to function, UAV’s to be remotely operated, etc. In addition to its communications signals, the Genesis also broadcasts GPS signals. These signals can be used to guide bombs, provide directions, etc. In order for this system to be effective, a minimum of three GPS satellites are required. Naturally, the accuracy of GPS readings improves as more satellites are added to the network.

As these are services no commander wants to be without on the battlefield, the Genesis is designed to defend itself should the need arise. While it has no offensive capabilities, it is equipped with a number of potent defensive systems.

Collision Avoidance System – Its collision avoidance system consists of a doppler radar array, which warns if of threats and collisions. The Babylon will automatically adjust its course if it detects an object on a collision course. If need be, it is capable of more advanced evasive maneuvers.
Arena II Active Protection System – This is a version of the Arena Active Protection System ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Active_Protection_System), which has been adapted for use by satellites. The Arena II system can be used twelve times before its stores are depleted.
Radar & Infrared Decoys – Once its Arena II stores are depleted, the Genesis was fall back on decoys and evasive maneuvers for defense.

The Genesis uses solar energy to meet its power requirements, but also carries a number of rechargeable batteries. During normal operation, the Genesis’ solar panels will struggle to produce sufficient energy to meet its needs. To compensate, some or all of the Genesis’s systems must be occasionally shut off to allow its batteries to recharge.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 20 years

Electronics
Radar Array
Secure Data Link Server
GPS Broadcaster
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link Server
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Collision Avoidance System
Arena II Active Protection System
Radar/Infrared Decoys

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/h_gorizont_060500_03.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 17:45

Babylon Communications Satellite - $1.1 billion

Description
The Babylon is a communications satellite designed to provide automated, secure, and highly jam resistant communications across the globe.

The Babylon’s primary system is its Secure Data Link Server. Through this server, vast amounts of data can be transferred. It can provide the means for satellite phones to function, allow a soldier to remotely control a UAV, allow satellites to communicate, etc. Simply put, it is the sort of satellite no modern nation should be without.

While the Babylon is not a space combatant, it does carry a number of countermeasures to keep it from being easily destroyed.

Collision Avoidance System – Its collision avoidance system consists of a short range doppler radar, which warns if of threats and collisions. The Babylon will automatically adjust its course if it detects an object on a collision course with it. If need be, it is capable of more advanced evasive maneuvers.
Advanced ECM System – Its electronic countermeasures include radar and communications jamming systems.
Radar & Infrared Decoys – The Babylon carries a small quantity of decoys for use as its last line of defense.

While the Babylon uses solar energy to meet its power requirements, it also carries a number of rechargeable batteries. The batteries serve as a backup for times when additional power is required.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 20 years

Electronics
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link Server
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Radar/Infrared Decoys
Advanced ECM System
Collision Avoidance System

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/250px-Milstar.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

06-08-2007, 17:47

Vigilant Surveillance Satellite - $800 million

Description
The Vigilant is a state-of-the-art spy satellite capable of taking high resolution pictures from space. Its high resolution digital camera had all the best features for providing high quality images day or night. Features include optical zoom, night vision capabilities, and computer assisted targeting. To prevent its optics from being blinded by ground based lasers, each camera includes a backup lens, which uses dye absorbing technology to filter out laser light.

While the Vigilant is not outfitted for combat, it is not helpless either. As the satellite is not equipped with radar, it is not able to detect threats against it, and must rely on outside sources (ground control, other satellites, etc) to warn it of threats via datalink. When an outside source does provide the Vigilant with threat info, its basic defensive protocol is to perform evasive maneuvers and deploy decoys.

For power, the Vigilant uses solar energy. Its solar panels provide adequate energy for it to perform its day-to-day operations. For emergencies, it does carry a rechargeable battery.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 20 years

Electronics
High Resolution Digital Camera
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software
Image Analysis Software
Data Distribution Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Radar/Infrared Decoys

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/000106dspart.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

13-08-2007, 14:43

M-82 Scatterable EMP Mine - $250,000 per 1,000 (PMT)

This weapon is considered PMT. As such, it should not be used in modern tech wars.

The M-82 is a scatterable anti-tank mine designed to be deployed by the Volcano Mine Laying System. Like other M series scatterable mines, the M-82 arms itself two minutes after deployment in order to give friendly units an opportunity to vacate the area.

Once armed, the M-82’s magnetically induced fuse causes it to detonate if a vehicle passes over it. Unlike most conventional anti-tank mines, the M-82 does not rely exclusively on kinetic energy or molten copper to penetrate its target for the kill. Instead, is uses an explosively pumped flux compression generator to create a localized electromagnetic pulse (EMP). This pulse destroys non-hardened electronics within a 50 meter radius, which creates potential for multiple vehicles to be disabled by a single mine.

While the EMP is the M-82’s primary means of destruction, it is important to note the M-82 does explode upon detonation. Due to the requirements of the explosively pumped flux compression generator, these M-82’s charge is not upwardly shaped like most anti-tank mines, which does hinder its ability to destroy vehicles by explosive charge alone. However, this explosion can be harmful to nearby personnel and light skinned vehicles.

In accordance with international treaties pertaining to mines and mine fields, the M-82 uses the same self-destruct feature found on other M series mines. After a given amount of time (which is selected when the mine is laid), the mine detonates on its own. Current self-destruct delay options include 4 hours, 48 hours, and 15 days.

Furthermore, the M-82 has an anti-tampering mechanism, which can be left on or off when deployed. When left on, the M-82 will detonate if moved or struck. Be advised melting snow, running water, etc; may cause the M-82 to prematurely detonate if its anti-tampering mechanism is active. Please note that the Volcano Mine Laying System will not place M-82's so close together than one being detonated will cause a chain reaction if the anti-tampering mechanism is enabled.

Elite Arms Inc. does not recommend mixing this mine with other scatterable mines. While the M-82’s electronics are hardened against EMP’s for obvious reasons, the M-75 and M-74 do not enjoy such protection. Thus, they would be rendered inoperable should an M-82 go off nearby.

Statistics
Height: 6 centimeters
Diameter: 12 centimeters
Weight: 1.8 kilograms
Delivery System: Volcano Mine Laying System
Fuse: Magnetic
Arm Delay: 2 minutes
Warhead: Explosively Pumped Flux Compression Generator
Main Charge: 585 grams cyclonite
EMP Kill Radius: 35 meters
Explosive Kill Radius: 2 meters vs. personnel and soft targets

Self-Destruct Delay Options
Short: 4 hours
Medium: 48 hours
Long: 15 days

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/scatter.jpg
M-82’s being deployed by Volcano Mine Laying System

Technical Links
E-Bomb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-bomb)
Explosively Pumped Flux Compression Generator (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosively_pumped_flux_compression_generator)

By: Dartia
Note: This mine is based off a conceptual anti-tank mine under development by the US military.

Dartia

14-08-2007, 18:22

M-92 EMP Grenade - $250,000 per 1,000 (PMT)

This weapon is considered PMT. It should not be used in modern tech wars.

The M-92 is a grenade, which uses an explosively pumped flux compression generator to produce a localized electromagnetic pulse (EMP). The M-92 comes in three variants:

1. Hand Grenade – a light version designed to be thrown by infantrymen
2. 40 x 46mm – a low-velocity round for use with handheld and under barrel grenade launchers
3. 40 x 53mm – a high-velocity round for use with crew served and mounted grenade launchers

The M-92’s primary kill mechanism is the EMP is creates, which renders useless any non-hardened electronics within range. Explosives are used to create the EMP, but the lethal blast radius of its explosion is quite small.

Hand Thrown Variant Statistics
Height: 4.6 inches
Diameter: 2.5 inches
Weight: .9 lb
Range: Thrown
Fuse: Pyrotechnic Delay Fuse – 4 seconds
Warhead: Explosively Pumped Flux Compression Generator
Main Charge: 320 grams cyclonite
EMP Kill Radius: 15 meters
Explosive Kill Radius: 1.5 meters vs. personnel and soft targets

40 x 46mm Low-Velocity Round Variant Statistics
Weight: 1.2 lb each
Effective Range: 150 meters (range may very depending on launcher)
Maximum Range: 400 meters (range may very depending on launcher)
Main Charge: 460 grams cyclonite
EMP Kill Radius: 25 meters
Explosive Kill Radius: 2 meters vs. personnel and soft targets

40 x 53mm High-Velocity Round Variant Statistics
Weight: 32 or 48 round cans weigh 42 or 60 lbs respectively
Effective Range: 1,500 meters (range may very depending on launcher)
Maximum Range: 2,200 meters (range may very depending on launcher)
Main Charge: 460 grams cyclonite
EMP Kill Radius: 25 meters
Explosive Kill Radius: 2 meters vs. personnel and soft targets

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/grenade.jpg

Technical Links
E-Bomb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-bomb)
Explosively Pumped Flux Compression Generator (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosively_pumped_flux_compression_generator)

By: Dartia

Dartia

17-08-2007, 00:23

HH-1 Handgun - $400

Description
The HH-1 is TWSP's first custom-made handgun, it intends to replace the Colt M1911A1 as the standard pistol in TWSP's Armed and Security Forces, and exceeds its predecessor both in magazine capacity, rate of fire and stopping power.

Statistics
Type: Double Action
Calibers: .45 ACP
Weight unloaded: 790 g
Length: 196 mm
Barrel length: 97 mm
Capacity: 11 rounds (1 in chamber)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/HH-1.jpg

By: The World Soviet Party

Dartia

17-08-2007, 02:04

AH-73 Cherokee - $35 million

Description
The Cherokee assault helicopter represents Dartia's first foray into helicopter design. While it is geared towards attacking ground targets such as tanks and infantry, its many weapon load out options make it a viable threat to ships and aircraft as well.

This helicopter features a Russian style contra-rotating co-axial rotor system, which greatly improves its maneuverability, speed, and aerobatics. In the hands of a capable pilot, the Cherokee can perform loops, rolls, and even circle-strafing attacks.

Like any modern assault helicopter, the Cherokee is brimming with weapons. For its primary weapon, the AH-73 has a nose mounted 30mm dual feed autocannon. This weapon is capable of handling a variety of rounds including armor piercing, high explosive, airburst, incendiary, etc; and can be fired as simply as looking at a target and pulling the weapons trigger. To optimize the utility of this weapon, it comes equipped with a duel feed system, which permits it to carry two types of ammunition and switch between them as needed. To supplement its devastating main gun, the Cherokee carries 8 Hellfire missiles internally in addition to numerous hard points on its wings. These hard points provide the user a variety of armament options including rocket pods, gun pods, large missiles, bundles of smaller missiles, scatterable mines, etc.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Cherokee features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Cherokee and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 2 (pilot plus co-pilot/gunner)
Length: 64 ft 10 in
Rotor Diameter: 53 ft 8 in
Height: 16 ft 10 in
Empty Weight: 10,624 lbs
Loaded Weight: 16,260 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight: 24,500 lbs
Powerplant: 2 x Turboshafts
Top Speed: 242 mph
Combat Radius: 398 miles (can be extended)
Ferry Range: 1,420 miles
Ceiling: 23,000 feet
Carrier: Yes
In Flight Refueling: Yes

Electronics
Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System
Pilot Night Vision System
Secure Data Link
Laser Target Designator
Laser Rangefinder
GPS Aided Targeting System
Inertial Reference System
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
Thermal Imaging
CELLDAR Object Tracking System
Gun Camera
2 x Common Integrated Processors (CIP)
Missile Warning System
Laser Warning System
Longbow Fire Control Radar

Countermeasures
Automated Chaff Dispenser
Automated Flare Dispenser
Critical Systems EMP Hardened

Armament
1 x 30mm Duel Feed Autocannon Turret w/ 1,200 rounds
8 x Internally Carried AGM-114 Hellfire Air-To-Ground Missiles
6 x 1,000 lb Below Wing External Hardpoints
2 x 500 lb Wing Tip External Hardpoints

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/ka65small.jpg

By: Dartia
Picture compliments of Axeman3D.com

Dartia

19-08-2007, 22:00

AC-78 Firebird - $85 million

Description
The AC-78 Firebird is a VTOL aircraft designed to serve as a troop transport and gun ship. Its primary role is to insert and extract troops in high risk environments. On such a mission; a Firebird might be expected to suppress enemy air defenses, deliver its troops, and even provide close air support.

Unlike most transports, the Firebird has forward swept wings. This provides a good balance of lift, drag, and efficient airflow over control surfaces. This configuration is ideal when it comes to precision bombing and maneuverability, but not very good for producing high top speeds.

The AC-78 comes equipped with eight external hardpoints, which are all mounted under its wings. These hard points can carry fuel drop tanks, gun pods, rocket pods, large missiles, large bombs, or even clusters of smaller munitions. Popular weapon choices include gun pods, anti-radiation missiles, anti-tank missiles, rocket pods, and guided bombs.

One of the Firebird’s best features is its computer assisted piloting. When the Firebird’s jump jets are in use, its computer helps keep the aircraft steady. This is extremely useful when taking off, landing, and extracting troops.

For access to the outside world, the Firebird’s passengers have access to the main loading hatch in the rear. There is also a hatch on the belly of the aircraft with access to a winch.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Firebird features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This data link is used to facilitate communication between the Firebird and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 3 (2 pilots plus 1 loadmaster)
Capacity: 18 passengers (seated), 24 passengers (floor loaded), or 12,000 pounds of cargo
Length: 58ft 4in
Wingspan: 54ft 10in
Height: 21ft 8in
Powerplant: 2 thrust vectored turbofans; 3 jump jets
Maximum speed: Mach .87
Combat Range: 950 miles
Ferry Range: 5,200 miles
Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
Carrier: Yes
Stealth: No
In-flight refueling: Yes
VTOL: Yes

Electronics
AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
Laser Target Designator
Laser Range Finder
Thermal Imaging
CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking System
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
AN/APG-77 Electronic Attack (overloads radar)
Automated Chaff Dispenser
Automated Flare Dispenser
Critical Systems EMP Hardened

Armament
4 x 2,000 lb External Hard Points
4 x 1,500 lb External Hard Points

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/gunshipsmall.jpg

By: Dartia
Picture compliments of axeman3d.com.

Dartia

19-08-2007, 23:14

C-84 Atlas - $100 million

Description
Much like its predecessor, the C-80 Mighty Mouse, the Atlas is intended to serve as a multi-role transport and gunship.

The aircraft is principally used to insert paratroopers into high risk areas. On such missions; a C-84 might be expected to suppress enemy air defenses, deliver its troops, and even provide close air support.

Unlike most transports, the Mighty Mouse has forward swept wings. This provides a good balance of lift, drag, and efficient airflow over control surfaces. This configuration is ideal when it comes to precision bombing and maneuverability. This feature combined with vectored thrust and its small size (for a military transport at least), result in a transport that is far more nimble than its counterparts.

The C-84 comes equipped with ten external hardpoints, which are all mounted under its wings. These hard points can carry fuel drop tanks, gun pods, rocket pods, missiles, bombs, or clusters of small munitions. Popular weapon choices include anti-radiation missiles, anti-tank missiles, rocket pods, scatterable mines, cluster bombs, guided bombs, and even bunker busters.

For access to the outside world, C-84 passengers primarily use the main access gate in the rear of the aircraft.

Like most Dartian aircraft and ships, the Atlas features a Secure Data Link. The data link is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Atlas and friendly units. It allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

Statistics
Crew: 5 (2 pilots, 2 loadmasters, 1 flight engineer)
Capacity: 62 airborne troops, or 40,000 pounds of cargo
Length: 84ft 4in
Wingspan: 80ft 10in
Height: 24ft 8in
Powerplant: 2 thrust vectored turbofans
Maximum speed: Mach .78
Combat Range: 1,750 miles
Ferry Range: 6,400 miles
Service ceiling: 50,000 feet
Carrier: No
Stealth: No
In-flight refueling: Yes
VTOL: No

Electronics
AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array
CIP Common Integrated Processors x2
Secure Data Link
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
INEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System
IRS Inertial Reference System
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
Thermal Imaging
Laser Range Finder
Laser Target Designator
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
Automated Chaff Dispenser
Automated Flare Dispenser
AN/APG-77 Electronic Attack (overloads radar)
Critical Systems EMP Hardened

Armament
6 x 1,500 lb External Hardpoints
4 x 2,000 lb External Hardpoints

Picture (not armed)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/transportsmall.jpg

By: Dartia
Picture compliments of axeman3d.com.

Dartia

20-08-2007, 01:00

MR-40 Carbine - $1,000

Description
The MR-40 Carbine is a modular rifle. It is constructed of lightweight materials wherever possible, and makes heavy use of strong plastics and titanium screws and fittings.

The MR-40 is highly adaptable. Its stock is collapsible, and its standard barrel can be easily swapped out with a longer or shorter barrel. This allows it to be used as a marksman rifle, submachine gun, or light machine gun. Scopes, sound suppressors, bipods, dot laser sites, and even underbarrel weapons can be added as needed.

The MR-40 is a fairly rugged weapon. It can still fire after being dropped it murky water or sand within reason. When weapon jams do occur, they are corrected easily and quickly in most circumstances.

This weapon can be used comfortably by both left and right handed soldiers. The weapon is symmetric for the most part, and can be configured to eject spent rounds to the right or left.

Statistics
Weight: 3.2 kg to 4.4 kg depending on configuration
Length: 500 mm to 815mm depending on configuration
Cartridge: 5.56 x 45 mm NATO
Action: gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of Fire: 800 rounds/minute
Fire Options: single shot, 2 or 3 round burst, full auto
Feed System: 20, 30, or 100 round magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 950 meters/second with basic configuration
Barrel Length: 320 mm in basic configuration, 250 mm in compact configuration, 510 mm in marksman configuration

Features
3 x Optical Magnification Scope (included)
Dot Laser Sight Mount
Sound Suppressor Threads
Modular Components
Water Proofing

Pictures
Assault Rifle Configuration
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/KBPAR.jpg

Compact Configuration With Sound Supressor
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/KBPSDsmall.jpg

Marksman Configuration With Enhanced Scope (add bipod and 100 round magazine for light machine gun)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/KBPSnipersmall.jpg

By Dartia
Pictures compliments of axeman3d.com

Dartia

27-08-2007, 19:34

Ajax Class Battleship - $3.3 billion

Description
After the Hector Class Battleship entered service with the Dartian navy, the military’s top brass were quick to praise the Hector’s ability to ravage fortified positions. However, they were equally likely to complain the Hector was too specialized. A more versatile ship was needed, so the engineers went to work. The result of their efforts was the Ajax Class, the largest battleship ever exported by the Dartian government. Significantly bigger than the famed Iowa Class, the Ajax Class is better armed and more thickly armored.

Like its predecessors, this battleship comes loaded with weapons of all shape and size. The most conspicuous of these weapons are the twelve massive main guns that dominate its deck. These 16 inch guns deliver incredible firepower, and enjoy the benefits of all the latest technology including: highly automated autoloaders, rocket assisted rounds, computer enhanced targeting, a wide selection of available rounds, etc. The end result is a set of devastating weapons capable of leaving coastal defenses in ruins.

While the ship’s main guns get all the glory, its five inch guns are the ship’s unsung heroes. At 40 rounds per minute each, these guns provide a steady rain of destruction, which can be every bit as terrifying to the enemy as the ship’s larger guns. In a typical coastal bombardment situation, half the 5 inch guns will be used to provide a 240 round per minute rate of fire. Naturally, a wide variety of rounds can be fired including high explosive, chemical, sabot, flak, illumination, rocket assisted, etc.

For its tertiary guns, the Ajax carries a number of Bofors Mk.3 autocannons. Like the ship’s 5 inch guns, these autocannons are mounted in pairs on armored turrets. These guns are ruthless. Thanks to a dual-feed system, the Bofors is cable of firing both 57 mm and 70 mm rounds. It can switch between both types of ammunition on the fly, and is capable of firing a wide array of rounds including programmable smart munitions. For increased accuracy, a small radar is mounted on the gun’s barrel, which measures muzzle velocity for fire control purposes. The gun’s accuracy, range, and 220 rounds per minute rate of fire make it valuable as an artillery piece, AA gun, or CIWS. It is important to note that two Bofors autocannons operating on the same turret together can fire different types of ammunition if desired.

To supplement the offensive firepower its guns deliver; the Ajax also carries a host of other weapon systems including missiles, torpedo tubes, and the best crew served weapons available. The VLS it employs is capable of housing a variety of missiles, and greatly enhance the ship’s versatility. RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow missiles are frequently chosen for their unique ability to be quad packed into a single cell. Meanwhile, the ship’s torpedo tubes are a frequently overlooked asset. Via its torpedo tubes, the Ajax is able to deploy a number of systems such as mines, missiles, torpedoes, sonobuoys, or even remotely operated submersible vehicles (ROV).

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. They are designed to destroy hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and excel in that capacity. The Ajax is not required to carry RIM-162 missiles, but they are a popular choice for the ship's VLS.
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These are highly accurate point blank defense missiles. They are capable of targeting and destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles at a range of 7.5 km, and have a phenomenal hit rate of 95%. This system is very effective, and forms the cornerstone of the ship's missile defenses.
Bofors Mk.3 Autocannons - Of the ship's guns, the Bofors is the most versatile. It is capable of firing a variety of 57 mm and 70 mm rounds including smart munitions, and features a barrel mounted radar to monitor muzzle velocity for enhanced accuracy. While the Bofors is a potent offensive weapon, it is frequently integrated into the ship's defensive systems due to its abilities as a CIWS.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it.
SSTD Torpedo Defense System - The SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each in addition to a towed array. The decoys are designed to attract acoustic homing torpedoes.

FCFFIS Managed Offensive Systems
16 Inch Guns - When the ship's main guns are in firing position, the ship's fire control system is able to automatically respond to requests for artillery support received via its Secure Data Link (SDL). Both ground and sea targets can be attacked in this fashion.
5 Inch Guns - Like the main guns, the secondary 5 inch guns can be programmed to automatically respond to requests for fire support. Additionally, the 5 inch guns can be integrated into the ship's anti-aircraft defenses.

Statistics
Displacement: 65,000 tons
Length: 925 ft
Beam: 125 ft
Draft: 37 ft
Speed: 30 knots
Crew Complement: 519
Power Plant: Two A1B Nuclear Reactors
Shafts: 4
Aircraft: 1 or 2 helicopters depending on size

Electronics
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar
AN/SPG Fire Control Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
AN/SPQ-9 Gun Fire Control Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WLR-1H ESM
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Volume Search Radar
Secure Data Link
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System
FCFFIS Fleet Command Module
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
FCSSM Fleet Counter Surveillance Satellite Module (original product)
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (deception/jamming)
Critical Systems EMP Hardened
2 x SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Systems
2 x MK-53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
Degaussing Coil
Laser Warning

Primary Armaments
12 x 16 inch guns (7 rounds per minute each) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16%22/50_Mark_7)
12 x 5 inch guns (40 rounds per minute each) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otobreda_127/54_Compact)
8 x Bofors Mk.3 57/70 mm multi-role cannons (220 rounds per minute each) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_57_mm_gun)
16 x 4 Cell Vertical Launch Systems (64 cells total) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_launch_system)
6 x 21 inch torpedo tubes (28 torpedoes, mines, or missiles; 6 sonobuoys; 2 ROV’s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpedo_tube)

Secondary Armaments
4 x M134 Chainguns (http://www.dillonaero.com/)
4 x Mk 47 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launchers ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Mod_0_Stryker)
8 x 50 cal. twin heavy machine guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)
4 x 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)
4 x 21 Cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point-Defense Missile Batteries (84 missiles total) ( “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile”)

Armor
Belt: up to 16 in
Bulkheads: up to 18 in
Barbettes: up to 18 in
Turrets: up to 18 in
Decks: up to 8 in

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/battleship-1.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki. Modified extensively by Dartia.

Dartia

27-08-2007, 21:09

Vendetta Class Missile Cruiser - $2.5 billion

Description
When it comes to warfare on the high seas, the Dartian government believes in air power, missile power, and submarine power. Designed to deliver missile power on an epic scale, the Arsenal Class Missile Cruise is often simply referred to as a missile platform. Single-minded in purpose, the ship carries 144 Vertical Launch Systems (VLS), and little else.

Each of the ship’s Vertical Launch Systems is capable of housing four missiles. The RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow is a notable exception to this rule. Due to its small size, the missile can be quadruple packed, which makes it a popular missile selection. Naturally, a variety of ordinance may be used. Common choices include anti-ship missiles, anti-submarine rockets, cruise missiles, and anti-aircraft missiles. With so many missiles and so many choices, the Arsenal Class can be a jack of all trades or a devastating specialist ship.

The ship’s secondary armament is a 155 mm Advanced Gun System (AGS), which is a terrifying weapon in its own right. Developed for the Zumwalt Class Destroyer, the AGS has exceptional range and a high rate of fire. From its stealth cupola, it can accurately attack targets with powerful rounds at a sustained rate of ten rounds per minute from 110 km away.

For a fairly large naval vessel, the Arsenal Class enjoys a number of stealth characteristics. The overall shape of the ship itself is very stealth friendly. The few objects that do dot its deck are designed for stealth including its main gun and MASS decoy systems. For the outer later of its hull, the Arsenal uses a sandwich construction of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, which is coated in a vinyl laminate. This combination provides high strength and rigidity, low weight, good shock resistance, plus a low radar and magnetic signature. Other surfaces of the ship are simply coated in radar absorbent material (RAM) much like an aircraft. To top it all off; an advanced cooling and exhaust system was installed to reduce the ship’s infrared signature, a degaussing coil was added to dampen the ship’s electromagnetic signature, and an advanced electronic warfare suite was used.

For all its firepower, the Arsenal Class has minimal crew requirements. She can operate for up to six weeks with no crew at all, but longer voyages do require a small crew to perform routine maintenance. When crewless, the Arsenal Class typically accompanies other ships, who send it commands via its Secure Data Link (SDL).

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. They are designed to be able to handle hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and excel at destroying them. The Arsenal Class is not required to carry RIM-162 missiles, but frequently does due to the fact their small size allows them to be quad packed into the ship’s VLS tubes.
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles - These are highly accurate point blank defense missiles. They are capable of targeting and destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles at a range of 7.5 km, and have a phenomenal hit rate of 95%. This system is very effective, and forms the cornerstone of the ship's missile defenses.
30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS - This unit tracks and destroys incoming enemy missiles. Once the enemy missile approaches within 2 km of Goalkeeper, the Goalkeeper attempts to shoot it down. It is pretty effective at destroying missiles traveling in a straight line, but less effective at destroying missiles with erratic flight patterns.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it.
SSTD Torpedo Defense System - The SSTD system includes two decoy launchers with 12 decoys each in addition to a towed array. The decoys are designed to attract acoustic homing torpedoes.

FCFFIS Managed Offensive Systems
155 mm Advanced Gun System – The ship’s main gun can respond to fire requests received via its Secure Data Link. When desirable, the ship can be programmed to automatically use its gun to attack any enemy within range that it is aware of.
Vertical Launch System – The ship is capable of automatically using its missiles to engage any hostiles within range. Missiles with defensive capabilities can also be integrated into the ship’s automated defense systems as needed.

Note: VLS missiles not included.

Statistics
Displacement: 14,000 tons
Power Plant: 4 x diesel turbines
Shafts: 2
Length: 195 meters
Beam: 19 meters
Draught: 9.4 meters
Speed: 32 knots
Crew Complement: 0 to 50
Aircraft: 1 large helicopter or 2 small helicopters

Electronics
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
SAMPSON Multi-Function Air Tracking Radar (good for tracking stealth)
CELLDAR Object Tracking (good for tracking stealth)
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
AN/SPG Fire Control Radar
AN/SGS-55 Surface Search Radar
AN/SPQ-9 Gun Fire Control Radar
MFS-7000 Sonar
AN/WLR-1H ESM
AN/WQN Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System
Volume Search Radar
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS)
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures & Decoys
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (jamming/deception)
EMP Shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System
2 x MK-53 Nulka Missile Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
Mk. 57 Degaussing Coil
Laser Warning
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature
Reduced Electromagnetic Signature

Armament
1 x 155 mm Advanced Gun System ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Gun_System)
144 x 4 Cell Vertical Launch Systems (576 cells total) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_Launch_System)
4 x 21 Cell RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Point-Defense Missile Batteries (84 missiles total) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile)
4 x 30 mm Retractable Goalkeeper CIWS ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS)

Sample General Purpose Missile Load
320 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Air/Missile Defense Missiles (quadruple packed) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-162_ESSM)
160 x SM-6 ERAM Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM-6_Standard_ERAM)
120 x AI-77 Mk.2 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
80 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
100 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
36 x ASROC Anti-Submarine Rockets ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASROC)

Sample Air Defense Missile Load
624 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Air/Missile Defense Missiles (quadruple packed) ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-162_ESSM)
360 x SM-6 ERAM Long Range Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM-6_Standard_ERAM)
20 x AI-77 Mk.2 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
20 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
20 x ASROC Anti-Submarine Rockets ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASROC)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/arsenal_72.jpg

By Dartia
Note: This vessel is based on a conceptual ship abandoned by the US Navy. Picture found at fas.org

Dartia

29-08-2007, 19:52

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Dartia

29-08-2007, 19:56

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- 250,000 x Grenades of your choice
- 5,000 x AT4 CS Anti-Tank Weapons
- 5,000 x FIM-92 Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles
Land Vehicles
- 500 x Main battle tanks of your choice
- 2,000 x M117 “Up-Armored” HMMWV’s, Plasan Sand Cats, or MOWAG Eagles
- 1,000 x M939 5-Ton Trucks
Artillery
- 100 x M777 155 mm or M119A2 105 mm Howitzers
- 200 x M224 60 mm Mortars
Area Denial
- 100 x M139 Volcano Mine Laying System
- 100,000 x M-75 Scatterable Magnetic Fuse Anti-Tank Mines
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Helicopters
- 40 x UH-60 Blackhawk or NH90
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- 20 x F-15E Strike Eagle, F/A-18E Super Hornet, or JAS-39C Gripen
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- 2 x KC-135 Stratotankers
- 2 x E-3 Sentry AWACS
- 10 x C-130 Hercules
- 2 x RQ-1 Predators
Ships
- 10 x Hamina Class Missile Boats or Venom Class Hydrofoils
- 20 x Jolly Roger Class Combat Ship or Mark V Special Operations Craft
- 20 x Combat Boats 90
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- 200 x Mk 56 Aircraft-Laid ASW Mines
- 200 x Sea Mine 2000’s
- 50 x AN/SSQ-58B Retrievable Moored Passive Sonobuoys
- 50 x AN/SSQ-110B Aircraft/Cruise Missile Deployed Expendable Active Sonobuoys

Dartia

29-08-2007, 19:59

AIR FORCE PACKAGES

Starter Bomber & Close Air Support Package - $5 billion
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200 x B-52 Stratofortresses
50 x A-10 Thunderbolt II’s
20 x AC-130 Spookies
20 x KC-135 Stratotankers

Advanced Bomber & Close Air Support Package – $70 billion
The complete package speed, stealth, and firepower
50 x B-73 Ravagers or B2 Spirits
100 x B-77 Renegades or B1B Lancers
200 x FB-22 Strike Raptors or FB-44 Nightwasps
200 x B-52 Stratofortresses
50 x A-10 Thunderbolts II
20 x AC-130 Spectres
20 x KC-10 Extenders

Starter Air Superiority Package - $3 billion
Keep those enemy bombers at bay
40 x F-15E Strike Eagles, JAS-39C Gripens, or F/A-18E Super Hornets
40 x F-16C Fighting Falcons or F-14D Tomcats
5 x E-3 Sentries
5 x KC-135 Stratotankers

Air Superiority Package - $17 billion
Patrol your skies with class
100 x F-40 Birds of Prey, F-46 Razors, F-22 Raptors, or F-23 Black Widows
100 x F-36 Gladiuses, FB-22 Strike Raptors, FB-44 Nightwasps, or F-15E Strike Eagles
10 x E-4 Nightwatches
10 x KC-135 Stratotankers

Advanced Air Superiority Package - $43 billion
The perfect tool for reigning supreme in the skies
200 x F-40 Birds of Prey, F-46 Razors, F-22 Raptors, or F-23 Black Widows
200 x F-36 Gladiuses, F-15E Strike Eagles, or F/A-18E Super Hornets
100 x FB-22 Strike Raptors or FB-44 Nightwasps
20 x E-4 Nightwatches
20 x KC-10 Extenders

Airborne Logistics Package - $16 billion
Keep your troops supplied the fast and easy way…by air
100 x C-130 Hercules
100 x C-17 Globemaster III or C-80 Mighty Mouse
50 x C-5 Galaxies
10 x KC-135 Stratotankers

Dartia

29-08-2007, 20:04

HOMELAND SECURITY PACKAGES

Starter Coast Guard Package - $1.5 billion
Monitor your coasts without breaking the bank
10 x Hamina Class Missile Boats or Venom Class Hydrofoils
20 x Jolly Roger Class Combat Ship, Mark V Special Operations Craft, or Combat Boat 90
20 x Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats
10 x SH-60 Seahawk or NH90 (search and rescue, med evac, transport)
10 x HM1 Merlin, NH90, or Super Lynx (ASW, transport)
2 x P-8 Poseidons or MRA4 Nimrods

Coast Guard Package - $6.5 billion
Scour your waters for trespassers
10 x Frazier Class Corvettes
20 x Hamina Class Missile Boats or Venom Class Hydrofoils
40 x Jolly Roger Class Combat Ship, Mark V Special Operations Craft, or Combat Boat 90
40 x Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats
20 x SH-60 Seahawk or NH90 (search and rescue, med evac, transport)
20 x HM1 Merlin, NH90, or Super Lynx (ASW, transport)
4 x P-8 Poseidons or MRA4 Nimrods

Advanced Coast Guard Package - $38 billion
Advanced protection for large nations
40 x Frazier Class Corvettes
80 x E-40 Mayhem Ekranoplans
80 x Hamina Class Missile Boats or Venom Class Hydrofoils
160 x Jolly Roger Class Combat Ship, Mark V Special Operations Craft, or Combat Boat 90
160 x Protector Unmanned Naval Patrol Vehicles
160 x Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats
80 x SH-60 Seahawk or NH90 (search and rescue, med evac, transport)
80 x HM1 Merlin, NH90, or Super Lynx (ASW, transport)
16 x P-8 Poseidons or MRA4 Nimrods
16 x RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV’s

Coastal Defense Package - $2 billion
Keep enemies off your shores
200 x Three Barrel 16” Gun Turrets
500 x Mk 60 Encapsulated Torpedoes or Sea Mine 2000
50 x AN/SSQ-58B Retrievable Moored Passive Sonobuoys

Advanced Coastal Defense Package - $6.8 billion
Same idea bigger guns
200 x M-499 Cavalier Coastal Defense Railguns or Three Barrel 16” Gun Turrets
200 x Goalkeeper CIWS (one per railgun)
200 x Hammerhead Supercaptivating Encapsulated Torpedoes
500 x Mk 60 Encapsulated Torpedoes or Sea Mine 2000
200 x AN/SSQ-58B Retrievable Moored Passive Sonobuoys
20 x 9 Cell Tomahawk Cruise Missile Batteries w/ AN/SSQ-1110B Cruise Missile Deployed Sonobuoys

Homeland Air Defense Package - $3.5 billion
A variety of systems for a variety of threats
200 x Hawk Missile Launchers w/ Ground-Launched AIM-120D AMRAAM Missiles
200 x S-400 Triumf Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Missile System or Patriot Missile Defense Systems PAC-3
50 x CELLDAR Stealth Object Tracking Stations
50 x Aura GPS Jammers

Airfield Defense Package - $12 million
Keep your runways open and your aircraft safe
1 x Vigilant Eagle Airport Protection System
4 x Aura GPS Jammers
4 x CELLDAR Object Tracking Stations
50 x Boomerang Sniper Location Systems
50 x TASER Remote Area Denial Systems
100 x Motion Activated Wireless Surveillance Cameras w/ Night Vision
1 x Integrated Command Console

Advanced Airfield Defense Package - $55 million
Security for high risk environments
1 x Vigilant Eagle Airport Protection System
1 x HALO Hostile Artillery Location System
4 x Aura GPS Jammers
4 x CELLDAR Object Tracking Stations
50 x Boomerang Sniper Location Systems
4 x 9 Cell SLAMRAAM Anti-Aircraft Missile Batteries
4 x Goalkeeper CIWS
8 x M-46 Vandal Unmanned Ground Assault Vehicles
50 x Metal Storm Area Denial Systems
50 x TASER Remote Area Denial Systems
50 x Intelligent Munitions Dispensers
100 x Motion Activated Wireless Surveillance Cameras w/ Night Vision & Infrared
1 x Integrated Command Console

Area Denial Package - $6 million
Quickly turn any area into a deathtrap
50 x M139 Volcano Mine Laying System
50,000 x M-75 Scatterable Magnetic Fuse Anti-Tank Mines
50,000 x M-74 Scatterable Anti-Personnel Mines
20,000 x M18 Claymore Anti-Personnel Mines

Advanced Area Denial Package - $75 million
Make your enemies run the gauntlet
250 x M139 Volcano Mine Laying System
250,000 x M-75 Scatterable Magnetic Fuse Anti-Tank Mines
250,000 x M-74 Scatterable Anti-Personnel Mines
250,000 x M18 Claymore Anti-Personnel Mines
250,000 x PMN Wooden Anti-Personnel Mines
500 x Metal Storm Area Denial Systems
100 x Intelligent Munitions Dispensers

CELLDAR Package - $4 billion
Track those pesky stealth objects
20 x E-4 Nightwatches
100 x MPQ-65 Sentinel II Towed Stealth Tracking Stations
100 x CELLDAR Object Tracking Stations

Dartia

29-08-2007, 20:06

POLICE PACKAGES

Advanced Police Force Package - $1 billion
Keep your police force happy with nice equipment
100,000 x Type IIIA Bullet Proof Vests
100,000 x Sidearms of your choice (excluding Desert Eagle)
100,000 x Chemical Mace Spray Canisters
100,000 x M-26 Tasers
100,000 x Handcuffs
100,000 x 26” Expandable Batons
20,000 x Shotguns of your choice
20,000 x Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors
5,000 x Chevy Tahoe Police Packages
20 x UH-60 Blackhawks
10 x RQ-1 Predator UAV

Riot Control Package - $1 million
Keep protests from getting out of hand
500 x Rectangular Riot Impact Shields 20”x36”
500 x Electric Shock Stun Batons
500 x ABC-M25A2 Riot Control Grenades
2 x HMMVW Mounted LRAD Long-Range Acoustic Devices
2 x HMMVW Mounted Microwave Active Denial Systems
1 x Tenix S600 Armored Water Cannon

Dartia

29-08-2007, 20:07

SATELLITE PACKAGES

Starter Satellite Network Package - $15 billion
All the basic satellites you need
5 x Vigilant Surveillance Satellites
5 x Forecaster Multifunction Observation Satellites
5 x Babylon Communications Satellites
5 x Pathfinder GPS Satellites

Advanced Satellite Network Package - $95 billion
Great satellites in good numbers
20 x Genesis Multifunction Theatre Support Satellites
20 x Vanguard Multifunction Advanced Observation Satellites
20 x Babylon Communications Satellites
2 x Zeus Command & Control Satellites

Observation Satellite Package $7.5 billion
Keep an eye on your enemies
5 x Vigilant Surveillance Satellites
5 x Forecaster Multifunction Observation Satellites

Advanced Observation Satellite Package - $43 billion
A great set of tools for monitoring the world around you
20 x Vanguard Multifunction Advanced Observation Satellites
20 x Omniview Orbital Radar Stations

Omniview Worldwide Coverage Package - $570 billion
The best intelligence asset you could ever own
700 x Omniview Orbital Radar Stations
20 x Zeus Command & Control Satellites

Starter Anti-Ballistic Missile Package - $30 billion
Potential to destroy up to 210 targets
5 x Aries ABM Satellites (18 missiles each)
5 x Cyclops ABM Satellites
2 x Zeus Command & Control Satellites

Anti-Ballistic Missile Package - $380 billion
The perfect systems to supplement your Brilliant Pebbles… up to 2,400 targets
50 x Aries ABM Satellite (24 missiles each)
50 x Cyclops ABM Satellite
20 x Zeus Command & Control Satellites

Satellite Warfare Package - $300 billion
Win the war in space
5 x Thor Orbital Weapon Platform Satellites (16 missile each)
30 x Aries ABM Satellites (24 missiles each)
30 x Cyclops ABM Satellites
10 x Zeus Command and Control Satellites
20 x Vanguard Multifunction Advanced Observation Satellites

Superpower Satellite Package - $4.5 trillion
Flex your muscles in space
50,000 x Brilliant Pebbles
100 x Aries ABM Satellites (24 missiles each)
100 x Cyclops ABM Satellites
20 x Thor Orbital Weapon Platform Satellites
100 x Zeus Command & Control Satellites
100 x Genesis Theater Support Satellites
100 x Babylon Communications Satellites
700 x Omniview Orbital Radar Stations
100 x Vanguard Multifunction Advanced Observation Satellites
100 x Forecaster Multifunction Observation Satellites

Dartia

29-08-2007, 20:10

GROUND ASSAULT PACKAGES

Basic Infantry Package - $50 million
40,000 x Assault Rifles & Submachine Guns of your choice
40,000 x Sidearms of your choice
120,000 x Grenades of your choice

Advanced Infantry Package - $250 million
Everything your men need
40,000 x Assault Rifles & Submachine Guns of your choice
40,000 x Sidearms of your choice
10,000 x M320 Underbarrel Grenade Launchers
10,000 x M26 LSS Underbarrel Shotguns
120,000 x Grenades of your choice
40,000 x Land Warrior Packages (w/ Dragonskin armor if preferred)
40,000 x Night Vision Goggles
40,000 x M42 Chemical Biological Masks
500 x Packbots
100 x Forrester Minex 2FD Metal Detectors

Crew Served Weapons Package - $85 million
Man portable systems for defeating a variety of targets
500 x M224 60 mm Mortars
500 x M252 81 mm Mortars
1,000 x Starstreak Anti-Aircraft Missiles
1,000 x FGM-148 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
1,000 x AT4 CS Anti-Tank Weapons
1,000 x XM312 or Browning M2HB Heavy Machine guns
500 x Mk-47 Automatic Grenade Launchers

Armored Assault Package - $5.5 billion
Bust through enemy lines blitzkrieg style
500 Main Battle Tanks of your choice
1,000 x M-45 Mongoose, Puma, FV510 Warrior, or M3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles
100 x M-97 Stareagles, M1097 Avengers, or M6 Bradley Linebackers
100 x M-40 Punisher, Archer, PzH 2000, or M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers
50 x XM31 MLRS or M-42 Mammoth Multifunction Missile Launchers
10 x M1 Grizzly “Breachers”
50 x M1108 Universal Carriers or M939 5 Ton Trucks

Advanced Armored Assault Package - $23 billion
A worthy spearhead for any invasion force
2,000 x Main Battle Tanks of your choice
4,000 x M-45 Mongoose, Puma, FV510 Warrior, or M3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles
200 x M-97 Stareagles, M1097 Avengers, or M6 Bradley Linebackers
400 x M-40 Punisher, Archer, PzH 2000, or M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers
400 x XM31 MLRS or M-42 Mammoth Multifunction Missile Launchers
40 x M1 Grizzly “Breachers”
400 x M1108 Universal Carriers or M939 5 Ton Trucks

Fast Attack Package $2.5 billion
Great for urban warfare
1,000 x M117 HMMWV, Plasan Sand Cat, or MOWAG Eagle Patrol Vehicles
500 x M-48 Brutus, B1 Centauro, or Vextra 105 Armored Patrol Vehicles
500 x M-49 Terrier, Stryker, or LAV-25 Armored Personnel Carriers
100 x M-97 Stareagles or M1097 Avengers

Advanced Fast Attack Package - $11 billion
Fast and lethal
2,000 x M117 HMMWV, Plasan Sand Cat, or MOWAG Eagle Patrol Vehicles
1,000 x M-48 Brutus, B1 Centauro, or Vextra 105 Armored Patrol Vehicles
1,000 x M-49 Terrier, Stryker, or LAV-25 Armored Personnel Carriers
200 x Archer Artillery Systems or M-420 Thug Self-Propelled Howitzers
200 x M-412 Mammoth Multifunction Missile Launchers
200 x M-97 Stareagles or M1097 Avengers
200 x Towed Dragonfire II Automated Mortars
50 x Towed Sentinel II Object Tracking Stations
200 x UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
100 x AH-73 Cherokee, RAH-66 Comanche, or AH-64 Apache Longbow Helicopters

Towed Artillery Package - $1.1 billion
Artillery for when you are on the move
200 x Dragon Fire II 120 mm Automated Mortars
200 x M777 155 mm Howitzers
200 x NASAMS Anti-Aircraft Systems
20 x HALO Hostile Artillery Location Systems

Mobile Heavy Artillery Package - $1.8 billion
Kill your enemies the easy way…from far away
300 x M-40 Punisher, Archer, M-50 Thug, PzH 2000, or Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers
100 x XM31 MLRS or BM-30 Smerch
100 x M-42 Mammoth Multifunction Missile Launcher
100 x CLAWS HUMRAAM Anti-Aircraft Systems
20 x HALO Hostile Artillery Location Systems

Mobile Anti-Aircraft Package - $625 million
Deprive your enemies of close air support
20 x S-400 Triumf Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Missile Systems
200 x CLAWS HUMRAAM or NASAMS Anti-Aircraft Systems
100 x M-97 Stareagles or M1097 Avengers
50 x Towed Sentinel II Object Tracking Stations
1,000 x Starstreak Man-Portable Anti-Aircraft Missiles

Dartia

30-08-2007, 09:01

Achilles Variable Yield E-Bomb - $2 million

Description
The Achilles Variable Yield E-Bomb uses an explosively pumped flux compression generator to generate an electromagnetic pulse. Unprotected integrated circuits and transistors within range of the EMP pulse cease to function. The Achilles unit has numerous power settings. These settings combined with the altitude at which the weapon is detonated determine the size of the area affected by the EMP. This version is a gravity bomb, which can affect an area between 1 and 60 miles in radius. The warhead is small enough to be used in cruise missiles or even ICBM’s. Low-flying cruise missiles typically create smaller EMP pulses while ICBM’s can create larger pulses.

Guidance: GPS or Laser

Picture
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/GBU-12_xxl.jpg/250px-GBU-12_xxl.jpg

Technical Links
E-Bomb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-bomb)
Explosively Pumped Flux Compression Generator (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosively_pumped_flux_compression_generator)

By: Ackistan
Reposted with permission by Dartia with modifications

Dartia

31-08-2007, 06:32

Forecaster Observation Satellite - $850 million

Description
The Forecaster is a geostationary satellite, which is equipped with a variety of thermal and infrared sensors. It is able to observe missile launch flares, cloud movements, city lights, fires, effects of pollution, auroras, sand and dust storms, snow cover, ice movement, ocean currents, energy flows, etc. If it detects a missile launch, the Forecaster is also capable of tracking its movement. A single Forecast can observe a 3,000 mile radius area.

All the information collected by the Forecaster is relayed to its controller computer via Secure Data Link (SDL). When the controller computer receives the data, custom software analyzes the data and distributes it as needed. The software is capable of automatically searching the sensor data for threats, and issues alerts of varying priority when threats are detected. The software has many options, but alerts will typically be generated under these circumstances:

- If it detects a missile launch flare
- If it detects any sort of large explosion
- It if detects a sizeable new fire
- If it detects any sort of dangerous weather conditions

While the Forecaster’s thermal imager does have military applications, it is primary function is that of a weather satellite. It does not carry weapons, and it not well equipped to sense threats against it. However, if its controller is aware of a threat, the satellite can be ordered to perform evasive maneuvers.

While the Forecaster uses solar energy to meet its power requirements, it also carries a number of rechargeable batteries. The batteries serve as a backup for times when additional power is required.

Statistics
Power Source: solar power, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 20 years

Electronics
Thermal & Infrared Imaging System
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software
Image Analysis Software
Data Distribution Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/300px-Goes-8.jpg

By: Dartia

Dartia

08-09-2007, 13:13

Frazier Class Stealth Corvette - $350 million

Description
For the longest time, Dartian admirals desired the Visby Class Corvette for their fleets. The Visby had everything they could want in a ship of its size: stealth, speed, agility, versatility, and a strong selection of armaments. Unfortunately, the nation’s accountants hated the Visby every bit as much as the admirals loved it. None of its weapon systems or electronics were in use by other Dartian ships. Putting the Visby into service would mean compatibility issues, and would require naval quartermasters to stock six new types of munitions and decoys. Given the demand for the ship, it was only a matter of time before Dartian engineers were tasked with giving the Visby a makeover to make it a little more Dartia friendly. Thus, the Frazier Class was born.

To understand this ship, you must first understand its unique hull, which naval-technology.com describes best:

“The design of the Visby has been directed to minimizing the optical and infrared signature, above water acoustic and hydroacoustic signature, underwater electrical potential and magnetic signature, pressure signature, radar cross section and actively emitted signals. A stealth corvette of the YS 2000 design has a detection range of 13km in rough seas and 22km in calm sea without jamming. In a jammed environment, the Visby would be detected at a range of 8km in rough sea and 11km in calm sea. The hull material is a sandwich construction comprising a PVC core with a carbon fiber and vinyl laminate. The material provides high strength and rigidity, low weight, good shock resistance, low radar and magnetic signature.” – naval-technology.com (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/visby/).

Using the same hull, the Frazier retains the Visby's impressive stealth characteristics, which give it a great advantage on the battlefield. It is ideally suited for recon and scouting, and works well alone or grouped with more conventional ships. When traveling with a fleet, the Frazier is often found on the fleet’s outer perimeter scouring the waters for mines and submarines. They also serve well as advance scouts and mine layers.

While the Frazier is capable of making great contributions to any fleet it is a part of, the advantage its stealth provides is most noticeable when it is working in the absence of its less stealthy companions. Its aptitude for going unnoticed makes it ideal for sneaking into hostile waters to lay mines, deploy sonobuoys, eavesdrop on communications, or lob a cruise missile deep into enemy territory.

For its main gun, the Frazier uses the versatile Bofors Mk.3 autocannon, which is mounted on its bow in a stealth cupola. This gun is a beast. Thanks to a two a duel-feed system, the Bofors is cable of firing both 57 mm and 70 mm rounds. It can switch between both types of ammunition on the fly, and is even capable of firing smart munitions. For increased accuracy, a small radar is mounted on the gun’s barrel, which measures muzzle velocity for fire control purposes. The gun’s accuracy, range, and 220 rounds per minute rate of fire make it valuable as an artillery piece, AA gun, or CIWS.

To supplement its main gun, the Frazier is equipped with numerous torpedo tubes and missile launchers. For reasons of stealth, these weapons are stowed below deck, and are fired through hatches on the sides of the ship. The ship’s torpedo tubes are a major asset. In addition to the usual torpedoes; these tubes can be used to deploy mines, sonobuoys, and even remote controlled mini submersibles. To round out its armaments, the ship carries four missile launchers with four missile cells each. Much like a VLS, a variety of missiles may be used. RIM-162 missiles are a popular choice due to the fact their small size allows them to be quadruple packed into the ship’s missile cells.

As the Dartian government intends to phase out the Osprey Class Mine Hunter in favor of the Frazier, it is worth noting the ship’s mine hunting capabilities. For detecting mines, the Frazier has two sonar arrays. One is hull mounted while the other is towed. These capabilities can be further enhanced by deploying one or more of its sonobuoys or Remotely Operated Submersible Vehicles (ROV). The ship’s two ROV’s are equipped with sonar, video cameras, etc; and are often used to defuse or detonate naval mines.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and is capable of using that information to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. With the processing power and information available to it; this system is capable of tracking, prioritizing, and eliminating threats with efficiency. Furthermore, multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links (SDL) are able to share sensor information and coordinate their firepower for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options and settings. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desired.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles - Sea Sparrow Missiles are able to engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. They are designed to destroy hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and excel in that role.
Bofors Autocannon – Given the gun’s range and high rate of fire, it is perfectly capable of serving as the ship’s CIWS. As such, the ship’s FCFFIS system can be programmed to integrate the Bofors into its automated aircraft and missile defenses if desired.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.
Nulka Decoy Launching System - Each Nulka includes two decoy launchers with 10 radar decoys each. The decoys are missiles designed to hover between the ship and whatever missiles are attacking it. These decoys are effective, and serve as the ship's last line of defense.

Statistics
Displacement: 650 tons
Length: 72 m
Beam: 10.4 m
Draft: 2.5 m
Hull Material: sandwich construction carbon fiber reinforced plastic
Propulsion: 2 KaMeWa Waterjets
Powerplant: 4 Honeywell gas turbines 16 MW
Speed: 40 knots
Crew: 43
Aircraft: 1 small or medium sized helicopter

Features
2 x Remotely Operated Submersible Vehicles (ROV)
4 x Ship Deployed Sonobuoys
CVDS-26 Dual-Frequency Active Variable Depth Sonar Towed Array
CHMS-90 Hull-Mounted Sonar
CS-3701 Tactical Radar Surveillance System
Ceros 200 Fire Control Radar System
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS)
GPS Assisted Targeting
NSSM Guidance System

Countermeasures & Decoys
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature
Reduced Acoustic Signature
Reduced Magnetic Signature
Laser Warning
EMP Shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
2 x Nulka Decoy Launching Systems
4 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems
SSTD Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System

Armament
1 x Bofors 57/70 mm Mk.3 Super Rapid Multi-Role Cannon
4 x 533 mm Torpedo Tubes (16 torpedoes or mines, 4 sonobuoys, 2 ROV’s)

Plus any combination of four of the following:
16 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Anti-Aircraft Missiles
4 x RIM-161 SM-3 Anti-Aircraft Missiles
4 x SM-6 ERAM Anti-Aircraft Missiles
4 x AI-77 Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles
4 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles
4 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
4 x ASCROC Anti-Submarine Rockets

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/visby.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Many of the details of this ship are borrowed from the real life Visby Class Corvette. Picture found on Wiki.

Dartia

10-09-2007, 23:53

Omniview Orbital Radar Station - $850 million

Description
The Omniview Orbital Radar Station is exactly what it sounds like… a satellite equipped with a pair of potent radar arrays. The Omniview simply circles the world with its radar pointed downward. As it circles the globe over and over, it tirelessly collects data on what is occurring below.

Operating from orbit, the Omniview’s altitude grants it a number of advantages over more traditional radar sources. For one, it is able to observe an area far greater than an AWACS ever could. Secondly, it can often travel over hostile territory without attracting unwanted attention. Finally, with its bird’s eye view from space, enemies will have a hard time using terrain features to obscure their activities.

A system such as this has a variety of applications. While its primary function is to monitor the activity of ships, aircraft, etc; it can also be used to produce high quality maps of any terrain it has passed over.

The Omniview’s designers had grand schemes for their satellite. Their plan was to achieve global radar coverage by deploying the Omniview in large numbers. There is no simple answer as to how many Omniview satellites it takes to achieve global coverage. The exact number required varies based on the orbits chosen. Higher orbits result in a larger coverage area per Omniview, but higher orbits also shorten the satellite's life expectancy by increasing power demands. Based on orbit, 25-50 Omniview satellites would be capable of observing an area the size of real life planet Earth.

Designed to be deployed in large numbers, the Omniview is not armed for combat due to cost considerations. Instead, designers opted to keep the Omniview inexpensive and easy to replace. Nevertheless, reasonable precautions were taken to enhance the satellite’s survivability. Its Collision Avoidance System will automatically attempt to steer it away from trouble, and it also carries a number of decoys.

To facilitate ease of use for client nations, a variety of software products are included with the Omniview. Programs for managing the satellite, analyzing the data it collects, and distributing information are all part of the package.

Statistics
Power Source: solar panels, rechargeable batteries
Propulsion: maneuvering thrusters
Life Expectancy: 10 to 20 years depending on orbit

Features
Active Electronically Scanned Radar
Synthetic Aperture Radar
2 x Integrated Processors
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Celestial Guidance System
Satellite Controller Software
Data Analysis Software
Data Distribution Software

Countermeasures
EMP Shielding (including microwave frequencies)
Collision Avoidance System
Radar & Infrared Decoys

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/omniview.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Based on the US Air Force's Space Based Radar Program

Dartia

12-09-2007, 04:54

Venom Class Hydrofoil - $70 million

Description
The Venom Class Hydrofoil is the latest in a line of Dartian built hydrofoils modeled after the venerable Pegasus Class.

While the Venom is roughly 10% larger than the famed Pegasus, the Venom is the lighter and faster of the two ships. This increased performance is largely the result of its vastly improved hull. For its hull material, the Venom uses a sandwich construction of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, which is coated in a vinyl laminate. This combination provides high strength and rigidity, low weight, good shock resistance, plus a low radar and magnetic signature.

Like most hydrofoils, the Venom is prized for its speed. As it is capable of reaching speeds as high as 52 knots, the ship is most often used as a fast attack boat, patrol vessel, or scout. With that sort of ability to outrun almost anything on the water, the ship is the bane of smugglers and illegal immigrants alike.

For its main gun, the Venom has a Bofors Mk.3 autocannon mounted on its bow. This gun is a beast. Thanks to a two a duel-feed system, the Bofors is cable of firing both 57 mm and 70 mm rounds. It can switch between both types of ammunition on the fly, and is even capable of firing smart munitions. For increased accuracy, a small radar is mounted on the gun’s barrel, which measures muzzle velocity for fire control purposes. The gun’s accuracy, range, and 220 rounds per minute rate of fire make it valuable as an artillery piece, AA gun, or CIWS.

For its secondary armament, two missile batteries are located on this ship’s stern. Each battery houses eight missiles cells. A number of different types of missile batteries can be used, which are selected during the ship’s construction. After construction, the Venom’s missile battery selection can be changed, but naturally this requires time spent in port. Additional weapons include a pair of heavy machine guns and an automatic grenade launcher for close encounters.

Of course, no warship would be complete without advanced electronics. To monitor its environment, the Venom is equipped with three radar arrays and hull mounted sonar. Naturally, the ship must be hullborne for that sonar to function, and does not work when the ship is foilborne. However, the ship’s greatest source of information is its Secure Data Link (SDL). This system allows it to automatically receive sensor data, instructions, and other information from nearby friendly units or even satellites. Additionally, the Venom carries a full electronic warfare suite for jamming and the like.

The ship features an integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS). This tool collects the ship's sensor data, and uses it to manage the ship’s weapons and decoys. It has a great deal of processing power and information available to it; which allows it to track, prioritize, and eliminate threats with great efficiency. Multiple ships with FCFFIS systems and Secure Data Links are able to share sensor information and coordinate their efforts for maximum effect. Many safeguards are in place to prevent friendly fire incidents and other sorts of mishaps. These safeguards include manual overrides, various aggression settings, a safety, plus many other options. Naturally, the automation of some or all of the ship's systems can be suspended at any time if manual control is desirable.

FCFFIS Managed Defensive Systems
RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile – The Sea Sparrow can engage enemy aircraft and missiles at a range of 50 km. It is perfectly capable of destroying hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and is frequently used in that capacity. The ship is not required to carry RIM-162 missiles, but they are a popular choice due to the fact their small size allows them to be carried in good numbers.
Bofors Autocannon – With all the gun’s advantages (range, rate of fire, accuracy), it performs well as a CIWS or AA gun. If desired, the ship’s FCFFIS system is capable of integrated the Bofors into the ship’s defenses, and using it to destroy incoming missiles and even aircraft. When used in this capacity, the FCFFIS is capable of intelligently choosing what sort of ammunition to fire, and can even program smart munitions.
MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System – The MASS system is a multi-spectral decoy designed to attract a variety of missiles with different types of guidance. Basically, the decoy is launched towards the incoming missile, and presents itself as a target. Each MASS launcher carries 32 decoys.

Statistics
Displacement: 250 tons
Hull Material: sandwich construction carbon fiber reinforced plastic
Foilborne Power Plant: 20,000 horsepower waterjet
Hullborne Power Plant: 2 x 2,400 horsepower waterjets
Foils Extended Length: 148 feet
Foils Retracted Length: 160 feet
Beam: 32 feet
Foilborne Speed: 52 knots
Hullborne Speed: 18 knots
Crew Complement: 18

Features
Hull Mounted Sonar
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar
S1850 3-D Air Surveillance Radar
Mk 23 Target Acquisition Radar
Mk 91 NSSM Guidance System
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Integrated Fire Control and Friend or Foe Identification System (FCFFIS)
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite (jamming, deception, etc)
EMP Shielding (includes microwave frequencies)
2 x MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems (multi-spectral decoys)
Laser Warning
Reduced Magnetic Signature

Armament
1 x Bofors Mk.3 57/70 mm Multi-Role Autocannon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_57_mm_gun)
1 x Mk 47 Striker 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_47_Mod_0_Stryker)
2 x XM312 Heavy Machine Guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM312)

Plus two from the following list:
24 x RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Anti-Missile/Anti-Air Missiles ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESSM)
8 x Scorpion Anti-Ship Missiles (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12277243&postcount=117)
8 x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_missile)
8 x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile)
8 x ASROC Anti-Submarine Rockets (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASROC)

Pictures
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/phm6.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/phm2.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Picture found on Wiki

Vandaheim

18-09-2007, 18:43

M-97 Stareagle (FAADV)- 1 Million USD

Description
The Stareagle Air Defence System, designed by Vandaheim Military Industries (VMI), forms an important element in an Army's Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) architecture, which includes C2I, radars, platforms and missiles.

The Stareagle is a small, low electronic emissions vehicle that makes it hard for intruding aircraft to detect, and it’s quick striking Starstreak missiles give the targeted aircraft little to evade or launch countermeasures. The Stareagle is a deadly air defender in an unassuming package.

The gyro-stabilized Stareagle telescoping turret with Starstreak missiles is mounted on a 4x4 MOWAG Eagle Chassis, but can also operate in a standalone configuration or mounted on a variety of military vehicles. The turret stows in a low profile travel mode allowing greater freedom of movement under bridges and on board aircraft and pops up an additional meter when deployed for full range of motion.

This vehicle includes a Secure Data Link (SDL) and a Remote Control Unit (RCU). The data link is used to facilitate communication between friendly units, and integrate with Active Search Radars like the MPQ-65 Sentinel II (which the Stareagle can tow). It also allows voice communication as well as the ability to transmit and receive target and threat data.

The Remote Control Unit (RCU), displays the same data available to the gunner, including the FLIR monitor display via a secure “Sharktooth” wireless link. It enables the crew to conduct engagements from remote positions up to 50m from the fire unit.

Statistics
Crew: 2 (Gunner and Driver)
Length: 5.37 meters
Width: 2.16 meters
Height: 2.8 meters
Weight: 4.5 tons
Power Plant: General Motors 6.5l Turbo, 4-stroke V8 diesel
Road Speed: 110 km/h
Off Road Speed: 70 km/h
Range: 650 km

Armor
Stanag 2 Protection Level (7.62x39mm AP, Shell Splinters)
Stanag 2a Mine Protection (Crew survival vs 6kg TNT under wheel)

Features
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Rangefinder
FLIR Forward Looking Infrared
Thermal Imaging
Climate Control
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Remote Control Unit (RCU)

Countermeasures
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
Radar Warning Receiver
Laser Warning
EMP Shielding
Low Electronic Emissions Rated
4-Barreled Smoke Launcher

Primary Armament
8xStarstreak Anti-Aircraft Missiles

Secondary Armament
1xXM312 .50cal HMG w/250 rounds

Picture
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/2117/stareagleeo1.gif

Vandaheim

21-09-2007, 16:51

AGM-114-T Hellfire T - $125,000 USD

Description
The AGM-114 HELLFIRE T is a missile system developed to engage and destroy heavy armor threats. It is optimized to be fired from a ground based launcher.

The Hellfire-T maybe fired in the fire-and-forget mode, using either laser designation or infrared seeking; the Hellfire-T does not use radar seeking like its Hellfire-Longbow brother due to ground clutter issues. In situations where countermeasures or environment prevent reliable fire and forget (Fog, Heavy Jamming, Cluttered Target environment) launch, the system may also command guided by a 4.5km fiber optic cable. The wire may be cut from the launcher immediately if desired, in which case the missile defaults to the next feasible guidance option (command, laser, infrared). The command launch option makes the Hellfire-T highly effective when engaging targets with sophisticated anti-missile countermeasures (laser dazzlers, jammers, flares, chaff).

The Hellfire-T maybe fired in direct-fire mode (DFM) or top-attack mode (TOM). In DFM mode, the missile streaks directly at the target, hitting it with its two tandem shaped charge copper/tantalum lined warheads for an impressive 1800mm of penetration. In Top attack mode, the Hellfire-T flies directly towards the target, and then performs a “pop-up” maneuver 50m away from the target (minimizing exposure to active defenses), flying 3m over the target and firing it’s two tandem charges in an Explosively Formed Penetrator Mode, the EFP warheads detonate simultaneously, one pointing downwards, the other slightly offset to give an increased hit probability. Each strike from this 1-2 EFP punch is able to penetrator 800mm of rooftop armor.

Statistics
Type: heavy anti-tank missile
Launch Platforms: ground
Length: 5’4”
Diameter: 7”
Wingspan: 12.8”
Weight: 105 lbs
Speed: Mach 1.3 (1594 km/h, 442.75 m/s)
Range (Ground Launch): 9km (BVR laser designation) 5 km (IR and Command Launch)
Steering: control surfaces, vectored thrust
Guidance: fiber optic data link, laser designation, infrared
Warhead: 2x 8kg EFP copper tantalum warheads
Armor Penetrating Power: 1800mm direct mode, 2x700mm top attack mode

Picture
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4339/hellfiresq2.jpg

Vandaheim

21-09-2007, 16:56

M10 Balor Hellfire Heavy Anti-Tank Vehicle – $3 Million USD

Description
Given the increasingly heavy armored vehicles used in Nationstates today, often times the TOW Missile is insufficient to penetrate many modern tanks. Vandaheimian Military Industries came up with a heavier anti-tank platform to deal with this problem.

The Balor is a weapons carrier optimized to carry the new Hellfire-T missile to engage and destroy heavy armor targets at extreme ranges. If a third party illuminates a target, Balor can engage armor threats from Beyond Visual Range (BVR).

The gyro-stabilized Balor telescoping turret with Hellfire-T missiles is mounted on a modified M-45 Mongoose Chassis, but can also be mounted on a variety of military vehicles. The turret stows in a low profile travel mode allowing greater freedom of movement under bridges and on board aircraft and pops up an additional two meters when deployed for full range of motion allowing the Balor to hide behind buildings and fortifications to minimize it’s profile.

This vehicle uses the Insight Forward Looking Infared Red Sight as it’s primary sight. Balor also includes a Laser Designator, and a Secure Data Link (SDL). The data link is used to facilitate communication between friendly units, and integrate with third-party units that can illuminate targets for the Balor. The Balor can launch its Hellfires in a fire forget mode using its own laser designator or the infrared seeker on the Hellfire T out to 5km (Line of Sight) The Balor can also fire its Hellfires in a Command Launched Mode out to 5km with a trailing Fiber Optic Cable (which makes it resistant to jamming and countermeasures). If a friendly unit designates a target with a laser illuminator, the Balor can engage targets out to 9km.

Statistics
Crew: 4 (squad leader, gunner, loader, driver)
Length: 6.8 meters
Width: 3.3 meters
Height: 2.8 meters
Weight: 30 tons
Power Plant: turbo charged 8-cylinder diesel 800 horsepower
Road Speed: 85 km/h
Off Road Speed: 60 km/h
Range: 700 km

Armor
Chobham Composite
Explosive Reactive Armor

Features
Advanced Digital Fire Control
Laser Designator and Rangefinder
FLIR Forward Looking Infrared
Thermal Imaging
Climate Control
Secure Data Link (SDL)
Longbow Radar System

Countermeasures
SEPS Shortstop Electronic Protection System
NBC Filtering
Laser Warning
EMP Shielding
Low Electronic Emissions Rated
2x 4-Barreled Smoke Launcher

Primary Armament
4xHellfire-T Missiles (8 stowed reloads)

Secondary Armament
1xXM312 .50cal HMG w/250 rounds

Picture
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1500/ets002me7.jpg

Dartia

25-09-2007, 00:26

F-45 Tempest - $20 million
F-45B Super Tempest - $27 million

Description
The F-45 Tempest is a compact multi-role fighter. Made to serve aboard a rather unique aircraft carrier, the Sojourn Class Submarine (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/ssac.jpg), the Tempest is the smallest manned aircraft of Dartian design. While cost concerns eventually caused the Sojourn project to be abandoned, its F-45 prototype performed well enough in trials to warrant production on its own merit.

What stands out most about the Tempest is its maneuverability. The aircraft’s small size, light weight, wing configuration, vectored propulsion, control surfaces, and low stall speed are all geared to provide optimal agility. While it is not particularly fast for a modern aircraft, the Tempest is capable of spectacular aerobatics beyond the abilities of most other aircraft. Its high degree of maneuverability makes it a very forgiving aircraft, and is generally considered easy to fly. These attributes combined with its relatively low price tag make the Tempest a popular choice for reserve units.

As the Tempest base model was designed to be able to operate from a submarine carrier, it has a number of other unusual characteristics. For one, its wings can be folded to minimize the storage space it requires. Second, it uses a dual blade contra-rotating turboprop for propulsion. While this propulsion system does not produce a very high top speed, it is compact and greatly enhances maneuverability. It also gives the aircraft a low stall speed, which is useful when attempting to land on a small runway. The F-45B Super Tempest variant is more conventional, and uses a powerful turbofan.

For armament, the Tempest has a 30 mm autocannon plus seven external hardpoints. The 2,000 lb hard point beneath the cockpit can be used to carry weapons, but is often used to carry a laser target designator during ground attack missions due to its easy access to this aircraft’s electronics. Meanwhile, its other hard points can carry a diverse selection of missiles, bombs, rocket pods, gun pods, fuel tanks, ECM pods, surveillance pods, etc.

The Tempest does enjoy limited stealth capabilities. Its outer skin is coated in RAM wherever possible. Unfortunately, it is too small of an aircraft to carry its weapon load internally, so its payload can give away its presence. However, once its missiles and bombs are away, it fairs much better against enemy radar.

Like most Dartian aircraft, the Tempest features a Secure Data Link (SDL). This system is used to facilitate the exchange of information between the Tempest and friendly units. It permits both voice communication and the ability to exchange computer data. It is frequently used to transmit target and threat data, and can even guide certain types of missiles.

F-45B Super Tempest Variant
- A more powerful turbofan engine was installed with 2-axis vectored thrust for optimal maneuverability.
- The wing scheme was changed to a forward swept design for optimal maneuverability.
- The wings no longer fold.
- Two extra 250 pound hard points were added on the wing tips for Sidewinders or comparable missiles.
- The cockpit was shrunk and the crew reduced to free up space and weight.

Statistics (if second set of stats present it is for the F-45B)
Crew: 2 / 1
Length: 39 feet
Wingspan: 43 feet / 30 feet
Height: 13 feet
Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney PW307A Turboprop / Pratt & Whitney F414 Thrust-Vectored Turbofan
Propeller: dual 6-blade reversible contra-rotating 108 inch blades / not applicable
Airframe: titanium
Skin: scandium aluminum, Honeywell SPECTRA
Overall Composition: 54% advanced alloys, 36% composite materials, 10% polycarbonate
Service ceiling: 50,000 feet / 55,000 feet
Maximum Speed: 550 knots / Mach 1.8
Cruising Speed: 480 knots / 1,028 knots
Stall Speed: 87 knots / 122 knots
Tactical Range (internal fuel): 705 nm / 655 nm
Ferry Range (internal fuel): 2,315 nm / 1,935 nm
Ferry Range (external fuel tanks): 4,650 nm / 2,760 nm
In-flight refueling: Yes
Stealth: Yes
Carrier: Yes
STOL: Yes
VTOL: No

Electronics
AN/APG-67 Multi-Mode Radar
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem
AN/AYQ-25 Advanced Mission Computer
CNI Integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification System
LITENING III Forward Looking Infrared
Secure Data Link (SDL)
GPS Assisted Targeting

Countermeasures
Reduced Radar Signature
Reduced Infrared Signature
AN/ALE-52 Automated Chaff & Flare Dispenser
AN/ALR-94 Electronic Warfare Subsystem

Armament
1 x 30 mm Vulcan Cannon with 650 rounds
5 x 2,000 lb Hard Points
2 x 1,000 lb Hard Points

Plus the following for F-45B Super Tempest:
2 x 250 pound Wing Tip Hard Points

Sample Air-to-Air Payload
7 x AIM-120D AMRAAM Missiles
2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles (if Super Tempest)

Same Multi-Role Payload
5 x AGM-84A Harpoon Missiles
2 x AIM-120D AMRAAM Missiles
2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles (if Super Tempest)

Picture
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/Dartia/tempest.jpg

By: Dartia
Note: Pictures from stavatti.com

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