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CAF's (Chemelnki Air Force) new aircraft

Chemelnki
09-05-2008, 20:18
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FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

Jangtor GR1

Is a new variation of the RAF Tornado GR4. The Jangtor GR1 is a variable geometry, two-seat, day or night, all-weather attack aircraft, capable of delivering a wide variety of weapons. Powered by two Rolls-Royce RB1 299 Mk 113 turbofan engines, the GR4 is capable of low-level supersonic flight and can sustain a high subsonic cruise speed. The aircraft can fly automatically at low level using terrain-following radar when poor weather prevents visual flight. The aircraft is also equipped with forward-looking infrared and is night-vision goggle compatible, making it a capable platform for passive night operations. For navigation purposes, the Jangtor GR1 is equipped with an integrated global positioning inertial navigation system that can also be updated with visual or radar inputs. The GR1 is also equipped with a Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker system that can be used for ground designation or can provide accurate range information on ground targets.

The GR1 can carry up to three Paveway II, two Paveway III or Enhanced Paveway Laser and Global Positioning System Guided Bombs (LGBs), and by using a Thermal Imaging Airborne Laser Designation (TIALD) pod it is able to self-designate targets for LGB delivery. The GR1 also has a ground-mapping radar to identify targets for the delivery of conventional 1000lb bombs and BL755 cluster bombs. All GR1 aircraft are capable of carrying the Air Launched Anti- Radiation Missile (ALARM), which homes on the emitted radiation of enemy radar systems and can be used for the suppression of enemy air defences. The GR1 is capable of carrying up to nine ALARM missiles or a mixed configuration of ALARM missiles and bombs. In the reconnaissance role the GR1 can carry the Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod to provide detailed reconnaissance imagery; this is currently being replaced with the RAPTOR pod, which provides an even greater day-and night reconnaissance potential.

For self-protection, the GR1 is normally armed with two AIM-9L Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles, a BOZ-107 Pod on the right wing to dispense chaff and flares and a Sky Shadow-2 electronic countermeasures pod on the left wing. The aircraft can also carry an integral 27mm Mauser cannon capable of firing 1700 rounds per minute.

The Jangtor GR1 is now equipped with the Storm Shadow missile and will soon be equipped with the new Brimstone missile. The Storm Shadow will allow the GR1 to make precision strikes in poor weather with a greatly increased stand-off range from the target area. Brimstone will provide the GR1 with an effective anti-armour weapon, also providing an enhanced stand-off range.

In addition to its long-range, high-speed precision strike capability, including supersonic at low level with a low-level combat radius of 400nmls, the jangtor GR1 is a world leader in the specialised field of all-weather, day and night tactical reconnaissance. The new RAPTOR (Reconnaissance Airborne Pod TORnado) pod is one of the most advanced reconnaissance sensors in the world and greatly increased the effectiveness of the aircraft in the reconnaissance role. Its introduction into service gave the GR1 the ability to download real-time, long-range, oblique-photography data to ground stations or to the cockpit during a mission. The stand-off range of the sensors also allows the aircraft to remain outside heavily defended areas, thus minimising the aircraft’s exposure to enemy air-defence systems.

Specifications
Engines: RB1 299 Mk 113 turbofan
Thrust: 18,000lbs
Max speed: 2.3Mach
Length: 16.72m
Max altitude: 50,000ft
Span: 8.6m
Aircrew: 2
Armament: Storm Shadow, Brimstone, ALARM, AIM-9 Sidewinder, Paveway II, Paveway III, Enhanced Paveway, General Purpose Bombs, Mauser 27mm, Cluster Bombs

Detsube A-78

The most recent upgrade to Detsube A-78 included improved avionics with the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Terrain-Referenced Navigation (TRN), Night-Vision Goggles (NVG) compatible lighting (both internally and externally), helmet-mounted sight, and new Head-Up and Head-Down Displays in the cockpit. Detsube A-78 also includes a planned ASRAAM capability. These modifications have ensured that the Detsube A-78 is fully capable for performing day and night operations.

The aircraft's twin Adour turbofan engines have also been updated to the Mk106 standard, giving greater fuel economy and more power in high ambient temperatures.

In the reconnaissance role, the Detsube A-78 is fitted with an externally mounted pod, equipped with videotape and sensors. It can also carry the Thermal Imaging Airborne Laser Designation (TIALD) pod for self-designation of targets or co-operative designation for attacks by other aircraft equipped with precision-guided weapons.

Specifications
Engines: Two RR Adour turbofans
Thrust: 8249lbs
Max speed: 1.4Mach
Length: 16.83m
Max altitude: 40,000ft
Span: 8.69m
Aircrew: 1
Armament: AIM-9 Sidewinder, Paveway II, Paveway III, General Purpose Bombs, CRV-7, Aden 30mm
The Macabees
09-05-2008, 20:25
[OOC: If you're interested, there is an off-site forum that is dedicated to critiquing NationStates designs and the membership is from NationStates. The forum is called the NS Draftroom (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?act=idx), and we'd love to include you in our ranks! Some references from the site, relevant to aircraft:

Aircraft Specification Outline (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=138), Space Union
Fighter Tutorial (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=137), Space Union
Range and Radius (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=1811), Rosdivan
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