Asgarnieu
08-05-2007, 04:52
IMAGE: Lineart of an A-15 in Asgarnian Naval Force livery. (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i65/Asgarnieu/A-15.jpg)
The A-15 Hurricane is an advanced carrier-borne attacker that has multiple mission capabilites. Its design is heavily influenced by the A-4 Skyhawk, but has been much improved upon.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
History
Construction
Features
Armament
Avionics and Electronics
Variants
Primary Users
Specifications
Notes and Legal
HISTORY
The aircraft was concieved because of a need for an Asgarnian carrier-based attack craft, with the role being filled by more fighter-oriented aircraft like the F/A-103 and the CBF-113.
The aircraft's first blueprints were drawn up in 1998. The first aircraft produced, produced in 2000, was called the Y-15. It crashed during its maiden flight, causing heavy damage to the landing gear and nose. The pilot ejected safely, but it was a total loss.
Revisions were made, strengthening the wing and air intakes, leading to a successful 2nd flight and subsequent flights. Asgarnian Naval Force representatives looked the aircraft over, and suggested a few key revisions. Firstly, the main gun carried by the aircraft was an M61 20mm Vulcan cannon. Too small for standard attack duties, the ANF representatives requested a larger caliber, settling on a 30mm with 300 rounds of ammunition. Secondly, the aircraft lacked a centerline pylon, so the aircraft was fitted with one. The pylon was made to be oversized to carry external fuel tanks or nuclear weaponry. Finally, the aircraft needed to be more fuel efficient, so winglets were added to the main wings.
The ANF representatives believed that this aircraft was suitable for service, and they ordered two thousand units.
CONSTRUCTION
The aircraft is constructed with prefabricated parts, speeding up construction considerably. The aircraft are produced en masse and are mothballed prior to sale. This keeps the aircraft fresh and ready for duty at a moment's notice.
The A-15 is built with titanium and aluminum with spall liners made of kevlar.
FEATURES
The A-15 comes standard with an ejection seat with a special electronic beacon on a frequency with its home ship. As the ejection handle is pulled, the beacon is activated, sending a distress signal.
The aircraft also comes standard with high-intensity infrared flares and several pounds of chaff for self-protection. There is also an integral jamming system that performs automatic wide-band jamming against missiles when an enemy missile locks onto the aircraft.
The aircraft also has integral spall lining and self-sealing fuel tanks as well as a fire suppression system. In addition, the pilot is protected with bullet-resistant glass and a titanium "bathtub" that protects the aircraft from shrapnel and ground fire.
ARMAMENT
IMAGE: Fully-armed A-15 with 4 AAM's and a drop tank. (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i65/Asgarnieu/armedA-15.jpg)
The A-15's primary armament is one 30mm twin barrel revolving cannon with three hundred rounds. The rounds are made of depleted uranium and have the capability to destroy tanks with only a few hits.
The aircraft is capable of handling most air-to-air munitions and operates primarily with the AAM-37 (in Asgarnieu). It is capable of utilizing the AIM-7, AIM-9, AGM-45, AGM-65, AGM-62, AGM-12, Mk.82, and even tactical nuclear armaments. Indiginious munitions may also be equipped.
The aircraft can also utilize rocket pods, gun pods, and external drop tanks. In addition, the aircraft can carry jammers to fulfill the jamming role.
Armament configurations and equipment configurations can be altered at the buyer's request.
AVIONICS AND ELECTRONICS
The aircraft is outfitted with a A/AN-205S phased-array radar system that can lock onto ground targets at more than one hundred kilometers, a GPS system that provides improved navigation, and a A/AA-9P4 bombing computer. The aircraft can be fitted with camera equipment for reconniassance roles, and can be fitted with laser targeting systems to allow for the use of precision guided munitions.
All electronics are EMP hardened, as per Asgarnian law. The aircraft is also equipped with an autopilot system that enables the aircraft to be hands-free landed on aircraft carriers.
The instrumentation is contained in a "glass cockpit", and the aircraft features a HUD system. The aircraft is fly-by-wire and utilized automatic feedback to give the pilots more precision when flying. It uses the HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick) system as well.
VARIANTS
A-15A: Standard model (carrier-based)
A-15B: Ground-based model
A-15E: Export model
A-15A/E: Carrier-based export model
A-15B/E: Ground-based export model
PRIMARY USERS
These users operate more than five hundred units.
Asgarnieu:
-Asgarnian Naval Force (A-15A; 2,500)
SPECIFICATIONS
Cost: $25,000,000.00 USD Each ($22,000,000 USD for land variant)
Builder: AMIndustries (Formerly Military Armament Company, Inc.)
Crew: 1
Length: 44 Feet, 7 Inches (13.58 Meters)
Wingspan: 28 Feet, 2 Inches (8.58 Meters)
Height: 12 Feet, 8 Inches (3.86 Meters)
Empty Weight: 11,440 Pounds (5,189 Kilograms)
Loaded Weight: 20,805 Pounds (9,437 Kilograms)
Max Takeoff Weight: 27,340 Pounds (12,401.2 Kilograms)
Powerplant: 1 David & David TJ-12-15-E Turbojet, 12,890 LBF (57.3 kN)
Maximum Speed: 599 Knots (1,109.3 Kilometers/Hour)
Range: 1,950 Nautical Miles (3,611.4 Kilometers)
Service Ceiling: 45,550 Feet (13,833.6 Meters)
Rate of Climb: 8,500 Feet/Minute (43.18 Meters/Second)
Armament:
-1 30mm Twin-barrel revolving cannon, 300 rounds
-Most air-to-air missiles
-Most air-to-ground missiles
-Rockets
-Drop tanks
-Precisions guided munitions (with laser installed)
-Gun pods
NOTES AND LEGAL
Because AMIndustries is not a function of the Asgarnian government, AMIndustries reserves the right to refuse sale to any potential customer without explaination.
The A-15, the A-15 image, and all affiliated items are property of AMIndustries.
Production rights can be obtained upon request to most customers.
The A-15 Hurricane is an advanced carrier-borne attacker that has multiple mission capabilites. Its design is heavily influenced by the A-4 Skyhawk, but has been much improved upon.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
History
Construction
Features
Armament
Avionics and Electronics
Variants
Primary Users
Specifications
Notes and Legal
HISTORY
The aircraft was concieved because of a need for an Asgarnian carrier-based attack craft, with the role being filled by more fighter-oriented aircraft like the F/A-103 and the CBF-113.
The aircraft's first blueprints were drawn up in 1998. The first aircraft produced, produced in 2000, was called the Y-15. It crashed during its maiden flight, causing heavy damage to the landing gear and nose. The pilot ejected safely, but it was a total loss.
Revisions were made, strengthening the wing and air intakes, leading to a successful 2nd flight and subsequent flights. Asgarnian Naval Force representatives looked the aircraft over, and suggested a few key revisions. Firstly, the main gun carried by the aircraft was an M61 20mm Vulcan cannon. Too small for standard attack duties, the ANF representatives requested a larger caliber, settling on a 30mm with 300 rounds of ammunition. Secondly, the aircraft lacked a centerline pylon, so the aircraft was fitted with one. The pylon was made to be oversized to carry external fuel tanks or nuclear weaponry. Finally, the aircraft needed to be more fuel efficient, so winglets were added to the main wings.
The ANF representatives believed that this aircraft was suitable for service, and they ordered two thousand units.
CONSTRUCTION
The aircraft is constructed with prefabricated parts, speeding up construction considerably. The aircraft are produced en masse and are mothballed prior to sale. This keeps the aircraft fresh and ready for duty at a moment's notice.
The A-15 is built with titanium and aluminum with spall liners made of kevlar.
FEATURES
The A-15 comes standard with an ejection seat with a special electronic beacon on a frequency with its home ship. As the ejection handle is pulled, the beacon is activated, sending a distress signal.
The aircraft also comes standard with high-intensity infrared flares and several pounds of chaff for self-protection. There is also an integral jamming system that performs automatic wide-band jamming against missiles when an enemy missile locks onto the aircraft.
The aircraft also has integral spall lining and self-sealing fuel tanks as well as a fire suppression system. In addition, the pilot is protected with bullet-resistant glass and a titanium "bathtub" that protects the aircraft from shrapnel and ground fire.
ARMAMENT
IMAGE: Fully-armed A-15 with 4 AAM's and a drop tank. (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i65/Asgarnieu/armedA-15.jpg)
The A-15's primary armament is one 30mm twin barrel revolving cannon with three hundred rounds. The rounds are made of depleted uranium and have the capability to destroy tanks with only a few hits.
The aircraft is capable of handling most air-to-air munitions and operates primarily with the AAM-37 (in Asgarnieu). It is capable of utilizing the AIM-7, AIM-9, AGM-45, AGM-65, AGM-62, AGM-12, Mk.82, and even tactical nuclear armaments. Indiginious munitions may also be equipped.
The aircraft can also utilize rocket pods, gun pods, and external drop tanks. In addition, the aircraft can carry jammers to fulfill the jamming role.
Armament configurations and equipment configurations can be altered at the buyer's request.
AVIONICS AND ELECTRONICS
The aircraft is outfitted with a A/AN-205S phased-array radar system that can lock onto ground targets at more than one hundred kilometers, a GPS system that provides improved navigation, and a A/AA-9P4 bombing computer. The aircraft can be fitted with camera equipment for reconniassance roles, and can be fitted with laser targeting systems to allow for the use of precision guided munitions.
All electronics are EMP hardened, as per Asgarnian law. The aircraft is also equipped with an autopilot system that enables the aircraft to be hands-free landed on aircraft carriers.
The instrumentation is contained in a "glass cockpit", and the aircraft features a HUD system. The aircraft is fly-by-wire and utilized automatic feedback to give the pilots more precision when flying. It uses the HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick) system as well.
VARIANTS
A-15A: Standard model (carrier-based)
A-15B: Ground-based model
A-15E: Export model
A-15A/E: Carrier-based export model
A-15B/E: Ground-based export model
PRIMARY USERS
These users operate more than five hundred units.
Asgarnieu:
-Asgarnian Naval Force (A-15A; 2,500)
SPECIFICATIONS
Cost: $25,000,000.00 USD Each ($22,000,000 USD for land variant)
Builder: AMIndustries (Formerly Military Armament Company, Inc.)
Crew: 1
Length: 44 Feet, 7 Inches (13.58 Meters)
Wingspan: 28 Feet, 2 Inches (8.58 Meters)
Height: 12 Feet, 8 Inches (3.86 Meters)
Empty Weight: 11,440 Pounds (5,189 Kilograms)
Loaded Weight: 20,805 Pounds (9,437 Kilograms)
Max Takeoff Weight: 27,340 Pounds (12,401.2 Kilograms)
Powerplant: 1 David & David TJ-12-15-E Turbojet, 12,890 LBF (57.3 kN)
Maximum Speed: 599 Knots (1,109.3 Kilometers/Hour)
Range: 1,950 Nautical Miles (3,611.4 Kilometers)
Service Ceiling: 45,550 Feet (13,833.6 Meters)
Rate of Climb: 8,500 Feet/Minute (43.18 Meters/Second)
Armament:
-1 30mm Twin-barrel revolving cannon, 300 rounds
-Most air-to-air missiles
-Most air-to-ground missiles
-Rockets
-Drop tanks
-Precisions guided munitions (with laser installed)
-Gun pods
NOTES AND LEGAL
Because AMIndustries is not a function of the Asgarnian government, AMIndustries reserves the right to refuse sale to any potential customer without explaination.
The A-15, the A-15 image, and all affiliated items are property of AMIndustries.
Production rights can be obtained upon request to most customers.