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To: Orbath Military Purchases and Acquisitions Department
From: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

We put forward the LY4 Wolfhound to meet your urban combat-capable MBT requirement. The link to it is located below. We also offer custom-build options for any armoured ground vehicle, if that is preferred, and most Lyran vehicles are modifiable to customer specifications.

If there are any questions, feel free to ask, either here or by telegram.

Lieutenant General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

The Wolfhound is a fine piece of equipment. We have already done research into other tanks but this by far is the favorite. We would, however, like to wait, see what other options exist and then make our choice. If we do make a purchase, we would like 3000 to begin with in the urban paint scheme and the opportunity to purchase more in the future. We were wondering if you have any aircraft to recommend?

OOC: Bump!

IC: The nation of Orbath has reviewed a few more storefronts in hopes of finding the equipment needed. We may have found our UAV and our cargo aircraft, however, we still ask for more contractors, our decision is not final yet.

To: Procurement Office, Department of Defence, Orbath
From: Karen Jenkins, Head of Sales, Crookfur Arms
subject: re: request for proposals

Dear Sirs,

It is with pleasure that I introduce you one of the Worlds oldest and most succesful defence solutions providers: Crookfur Arms.

For your airborne surveillance, command, control and communications (ASC3?) requirement we would like to put forward the CFE-17C AWACs (http://z8.invisionfree.com/Crookfur_Arms/index.php?showtopic=24).

For your airlifter requirement we can offer 2 solutions, the tactical sized CFU-12 Argo (http://z8.invisionfree.com/Crookfur_Arms/index.php?showtopic=36) or the larger CFU-21 Clydesdale Strategic Airlifter (http://z8.invisionfree.com/Crookfur_Arms/index.php?showtopic=41). As a possible alternative would like to introduce the CFH-18A Ultra Roc Super heavy lift Rotodyne (http://z8.invisionfree.com/Crookfur_Arms/index.php?showtopic=21) a vtol aircraft capable of efficently transporting a wide range of heavy loads.

Finally as a possible solution to your SVTOL tactical fighter requirement we would offer the CFN-16B Terrier multi role naval SVTOL fighter
(http://z8.invisionfree.com/Crookfur_Arms/index.php?showtopic=23).

I would be most obliged if you woudl take the time consider our offers and possibly browse the rest of our catalogue (http://z8.invisionfree.com/Crookfur_Arms/index.php?act=idx).

Kind regards
Karen Jenkins

To: Crookfur Arms

We have reviewed your suggestions as well as your cataloque. We are considering the CFE-17C AWACs, the CFU-12 Argo. The CFH-18A Ultra Roc Super heavy lift Rotodyne is quite an interesting aircraft, however at this time it is not in our budget. The CFN-16B Terrier is a nice aircraft but we are looking for a aircraft that is more ''land based''.

Your interest in the LY4 Wolfhound is noted, and appreciated. The initial purchase of 3000 is ready if you wish to take delivery. Total will be NS$33 bn, if you choose to proceed with the purchase. Ongoing technical support is available and any modifications you wish to make can be accomodated, if sourced through Lyran Arms.

With reference to your request on aircraft purchase, we are ourselves attempting to expand the Protectorate's air arm, and have yet to come to a conclusion on what best suits our needs.

If you do decide to go ahead with the LY4 purchase, the link in my signature block goes to the appropriate thread.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

We have looked at options for other tanks, but at the moment we feel that your design is our best choice. It is well suited for combat in our nation. We would like to go ahead with our purchase of $3000 for the cost of 33 Billion. Thank you for your help in outfitting our military.

Phoenix Dynamix has a JSF style aircraft and an Electronic Warfare / AWACS aircraft to offer:


AV-28 Wraith ESTOVL Attack Aircraft
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/grunt74/NS1/av28wraith.png
The AV-28 is an all new attack aircraft which is capable of Extremely Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing. It was designed to replace the aging A-4X Skyhawk II and AV-6B Harrier II aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps.
The Wraith features state of the art weapons systems and avionics, including terrain avoidance and terrain following radar. The crew compartment is heavily armored for survivability and the AV-28 features an all new ejection system and the most modern countermeasures available.
The AV-28 is classified as an ESTOVL aircraft and as such it is extremely versatile.
There are 2 small rotating ducts on the side of the middle of the aircraft which redirect a small amount of thrust for stability during takeoffs and landings. The rear engine ducts are capable of thrust vectoring(even with afterburners engaged), which not only allows for ESTOVL, but make the Wraith a very maneuverable aircraft. When only carrying weapons in it's bay the Wraith appears much smaller on radar than it actually is due to its shape and some other classified features, also when carrying weapons only in the bay, and with a smaller than usual fuel load, the Wraith is capable of completely vertical take off, however it is preferred to launch the AV-28 Wraith on a short runway to allow for a maximum fuel and weapons load to be carried. After its mission is complete, and some fuel and/or ordnance have been expended it is able to land vertically since that is the safest way to land an aircraft on a ship.
Specifications
Crew: 2
Power Plant: (2) PD J-222-P-102D afterburning turbofan engines
Service Ceiling: 52,000 feet,
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.4+
Cruising Speed: Mach 1.8 (fully loaded)
Weapons
(1) 30mm Semi-Retractable 3 Barrel Gatling Gun
(6) Maverick\Harpoon Missiles or (12) Rockeye Cluster bombs or (4)1,000lb JDAM or (2)MK84 2,000lb bomb or (2) GBU-LGB 2,000lb in bay
(2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or AIM-132 ASRAAM on end of wings
(4) AGM-65 Maverick or (8)FIM-92 Stinger (in quad launchers) or (4) 2.75 inch HYDRA rocket pods w/18 rckts each or (4) AIM-120 under wings
Counter Measures
32 RR-129A/AL Chaff Countermeasures
36 MJU-51/B Advanced Infrared Flare
AN/AAQ-24 DIRCM pod
AN/ALQ-178 ECM pod
ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver
Price
$50 million

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EC-14 Donkey AWACS
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/grunt74/NS1/EC-14Donkey.png
The EC-14 Donkey, based on the C-14 Burro, is an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of air defense forces. It replaces the E-3 Sentry with a much smaller and more efficient aircraft.
Length: 98.2 feet
Height: 49 feet
Wingspan: 127 feet
Speed: 520 mph
Ceiling: 48,000 feet
Engines: 2 PX-401-334 Turbofan jet engines
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 169,000 pounds
Minimum Crew: 5 (normally 12 crew are carried to operate all of the electronics)
Counter Measures
50 RR-129A/AL Chaff Countermeasures
30 MJU-50/A Infrared Flare
AN/ALQ-178 ECM pod
ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver
Price
$36 million

For your light low-observable VTOL-capable fighter requirement, might I suggest GEM Aerospace's FA-16A Priest? If you're interested, check my signature.

I also suggest the FA-15 Cardinal and B-22 Zeus for a pure air-superiority fighter and 'bombtruck' strategic bomber roles if you're interested, or would like to know more.

I read that you are looking for military equipment. I have a trade center in operation now that might have what your looking for... and if it doesnt then you can request what you need.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12884720#post12884720

Thank you for your time.
Military Exports
XD - A75

I have reviewed all designs put forth. We are considering the EC-14 Donkey but the AV-28 Wraith is not quite what we are looking for. The FA-16A Priest seems to fill our role. We are highly considering purchasing it. We have also looked at the trade center but we are looking for new equipment only. We will continue to scour storefronts and allow more contractors to put forth designs, then we will make our choice.

For the high-speed reconnaissance platform at reasonable cost, might we recommend a recce variant of the B-58EX Super Hustler described at the following link?

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=533125

The tactical strike package could easily be replaced with an operations pod containing electro-optical cameras and ELINT-gathering antennas.

Government Sales
Postmodern Anachronisms - a Novadyne/General Defense Industries Partnership

We have reviewed your design and will be comparing it to other designs. We are actually more interested in the AGM-165 "Nighthawk". Is it capable of avoiding objects?

Yes, the Nighthawk has a comprehensive collision avoidance algorithm in its programming.

This is a most interesting munition. We are highly considering purchasing it, (if we can). We will be meeting with the Defense Ministry today to ask for an increase in the budget for either this year or next.

OOC: BUMP - Less than 45 min until deadline.

To fill our JSF role we have chosen to go with the FA-16A Priest. The other roles will be filled with aircraft found at storefronts. Although what has been posted here is of good design, it is not quite what we are looking for. Thanks to those who put forward designs.

OOC: All contracts have been, or are in the process of being filled.

So I take you are no longer considering the Donkey?

OOC: That is correct. I've looked at your storefront and I may be making purchases in the future though.