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The Leichstur Armed Forces in Search of New Aircraft

We, the Council of Leichstur Military Leaders, would like to notify the international community we are searching for a new Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft to replace our outdated BAE Harrier II. If the aircraft can surpass the BAE Harrier II as have the requirements of being able to perform Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landings than we will award the developer of this aircraft with an order for the new jet.

We look forward to hearing from potential sellers.

Signed,
Maximilian Hoffman
Commander of the Armed Forces

Leon Wolff
General of the Leichstur Aerial Warfare Force

Joseph Luther
Prime Minister of Leichstur's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

TO: Leichstur Armed Forces
FROM: Vamperial Kingdom, Vamperial Headmaster Tzu

We have recieved your message and we would like to ask a few simple questions because we might have what you're seeking. Is the Harrier meant to attack incoming planes/bombers or air strike operations? Is it meant to be anti-shipping class? If its anti-shipping class then we have a class built for that operation.

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Information about the BAE Harrier II

All information about the BAE Harrier II can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Harrier_II). We hope that this source holds answers to your questions.

Signed,
Maximilian Hoffman
Commander of the Armed Forces

Leon Wolff
General of the Leichstur Aerial Warfare Force

Joseph Luther
Prime Minister of Leichstur's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Phoenix Dynamix would like to submit the AV-28 Wraith.

AV-28 Wraith ESTOVL Attack Aircraft
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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-8B Harrier II aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps of The Phoenix Milita. It is has been available for export and is under full scale production currently and would be an ideal aircraft for Leichstur Armed Forces use.

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. It is a two seat, two engine combat aircraft capable of extremely short take off and vertical landing(ESTOVL). It features an ample weapons bay, with room for up to (6) Maverick missiles, (12) Rockeye cluster bombs, (4) 1,000lb JDAM Bombs, (2) MK84 2,000lb "dumb" bombs or (2) GBU-LGB 2,000lb laser-guided bombs. It also can carry additional weapons on its wings. The innermost four hardpoints can support Mavericks, Rockeyes, small bombs or hydra rocket packs. They can also carry packs of two AIM-92 Stinger or [AIM]SA-29 missiles (for the anti-helicopter role) or a single AIM-120 AMRAAM (for anti-fighter). The outer two wing pylons can hold two AIM-9X Sidewinders or AIM-132 ASRAAMs (for the general anti-aircraft role and self-defense). Despite its large weapons bay and numerous wing pylons, the centerpiece of the Wraith's armament is its specially designed, 30mm, three barreled, semi-retractable, combination rotary cannon. Once the cannon is extended, it can pivot downward a total 15 degrees, left or right 9 degrees and up 2 degrees. This allows for pinpoint targeting of both ground and air targets, even while the aircraft is moving and maneuvering quickly. When the cannon is extended, control is automatically given to the weapons system operator/gunner. If the crew so chooses it can be relinquished to the pilot but it is difficult to independently aim the cannon and fly the aircraft at the same time. This is not true however when the cannon retracts into the fuselage. Only one of the three barrels protrudes at this point and the weapon loses 98% of its pivoting ability. Retracting the cannon gives control to the pilot and reduces the thermal signature and radar cross section of the aircraft. It also make strafing and air-to-air engagements with the 30mm cannon easier for the pilot. A small fin retracts and extends with the cannon, making sure air vortices do not disrupt the thrust vectoring and handling of the aircraft.
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 completely vertically. This makes it ideal for use by Naval/Marine forces since the safest way to land an aircraft on a ship is vertically.
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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-Maximus Seville II CEO Phoenix Dynamix

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AV-28 Wraith

We're quite impressed with the statistics of the AV-28 Wraith presented by Phoenix Dynamix and we would like to purchase 200 of the AV-28 Wraith for a total of $10,000,000,000 USD to start with and will contact Phoenix Dynamix if we've been impressed by the Wraith's performance and wish to purchase more.

Signed,
Maximilian Hoffman
Commander of the Armed Forces

Leon Wolff
General of the Leichstur Aerial Warfare Force

Joseph Luther
Prime Minister of Leichstur's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Your order has been received and confirmed. We hope that you will be pleased with the performance of the AV-28 as our other customers have been. The Phoenix Milita's Marine pilots swear by it!
Thank you for choosing Phoenix Dynamix.
Maximus Seville II
-CEO Phoenix Dynamix

To:Council of Leichstur Military Leaders

From: The Ministry of Defense Kingdom of Imbrinium

The MOD is interrested in your BAE harrier II's. Currently the Royal Imbrinium Navy is under going a complete reorganzition with that we have found oursleves short on VSTOL harriers while currently awaiting the full replacement of the Harrier 2 with the F-35 VSTOL which is starting to be fielded but still a number of delays. Could you please give us a price for all of your spare Harrier 2s and extra spare parts for them. thank you for your time.

MOD

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Purchase of Spare BAE Harrier IIs

We are willing to send you all 345 of our BAE Harrier IIs complete with spare parts for a total of $2,450,000 for being used and rather outdated. Once you've confirmed you're willing to pay this, we will ensure all of them are sent immediately to the Kingdom of Imbrinium.

Signed,
Maximilian Hoffman
Commander of the Armed Forces

Leon Wolff
General of the Leichstur Aerial Warfare Force

Joseph Luther
Prime Minister of Leichstur's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Armed Republic of Cascade States has some of the finest weapons systems the world has ever seen!
( We deal in Real life tech so you can see absolute specs and capabilities )

Here are some of our planes in the air,

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We offer a Land based model for around $35million USD, and a Carrier model for either Nimitz or British Invincible class carriers at $40 Million USD.
Our nation also boasts that they will be be able to carry;
AIM-120 AMRAAM
AIM-9X sidewinders
all your dumb bombs from 500lbs to 2,000lbs
All the Smart Bombs from the SDB ( small diameter bomb 250lbs )
up to the 2,000 Paveway III and future models.
It can carry all the recon pods and sensor units which F-16 / F-18 and F-15 have been designed to.
It will be able to carry the new Short Range cruise missiles, and the Decoy
Aircraft Cruise missile.
there will even be a modification which can be fielded so that they will be
able to carry (2) of the newest 5,000lb Penetrator bombs.
( This will of course take a toll on fuel economy and limit the rest of it's
ordnance for that trip. )

Please telegraph us at
The Armed Republic of Cascade States, East Pacific,
we have offices in Alaska, British Columbia , Washington and Oregon,
International Arms deals division,

ooc Cascade States seeing every one can use RL gear for free why would Roma V buy it for Leichstur ?

((OoC: That, and they already made their purchase.))

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ooc Cascade States seeing every one can use RL gear for free why would Roma V buy it for Leichstur ?

And yes after my post I saw they had already made the purchase.

What is it with everyone hating RL?

And yes after my post I saw they had already made the purchase.

What is it with everyone hating RL?

Because.

What is it with everyone hating RL?


[OOC: It's not that we hate RL equipment. It is more that we don't like people who sell real equipment. Anyone can utilize real equipment at no charge, provided that RP some interesting and original way of obtaining it. So those who profiteer by selling goods that are free to all, is annoying. If I want KC-10 air refuelers, I can 'buy' them from Boeing. I don't need to go through a NS storefront or middleman to get them. Although, in some cases, I RP going through one of my allies to get them or at least overhaul and update them, because Catawaba is developing its defense industry.]

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Purchase of Spare BAE Harrier IIs

We are willing to send you all 345 of our BAE Harrier IIs complete with spare parts for a total of $2,450,000 for being used and rather outdated. Once you've confirmed you're willing to pay this, we will ensure all of them are sent immediately to the Kingdom of Imbrinium.

Signed,
Maximilian Hoffman
Commander of the Armed Forces

Leon Wolff
General of the Leichstur Aerial Warfare Force

Joseph Luther
Prime Minister of Leichstur's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The kingdom of Imbrinium accepts this price and terms the money is being wired as we speak.

Thank you,
MOD