Birkaine
17-01-2009, 08:27
HYPERSPHERE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
http://i39.tinypic.com/2wf1c7c.jpg
Hypersphere Technologies LTD, a conglomerate from most of the high-profile corporations in the Strangereal region, not excluding the Belkalandian Naval Yards, the Birkanian Geon Enterprises and other smaller companies, and is the leader in cutting-edge air, ground and naval-based systems technologies in fields ranging from radical aerospace engineering to underwater fleet carriers.
Our products offer the maximum efficiency and effectivity in combat, blending perfectly aspects such as firepower, precision and stealthiness. We guarantee that our products will offer maximum survivability and lethality for the soldier, sailor and pilot of tomorrow.
The prominent naval division of the Hypersphere Technologies Corporation is the leader on alternative developments to standard surface ships and submarine vessels, with the most notable aspect of this industry being the underwater carrier development projects. These projects have currently produced a wide array of ships, available to any military in the world.
Currently, Hypersphere is the world leader in both conventional submarine technologies and the developing field of underwater carriers:
NAVAL-BASED SYSTEMS
Vindictive-class submersible aircraft carrier (SSCVN).
http://fc45.deviantart.com/fs39/i/2008/322/2/5/Underwater_aircraft_carrier_by_VoughtVindicator.jpg
The Vindictive-class, the largest submarine built by Hypersphere Technologies and operated in any Strangereal Navy, originating from Birkaine, is the result of extensive studies to provide the Birkanian Navy with a means for unparallel power projection that was coupled with the stealthiness of a normal submarine. These large ships mostly operate as flagships for the Birkanian Navy in limited numbers, although they can be produced on a wider scale by Hypersphere technologies. This carrier uses an advanced magneto hydrodynamic propulsion system for propulsion, with a more conventional set of pumpjets to be used when Anti-submarine patrols are nearby, which makes the Vindictive a very flexible weapons platform.
With three aircraft elevators and three catapults located in different points of the main runway this carrier can operate both ASTOVL and conventional aircrafts, and modifications can be cheaply made to provide it with the adequate signaling for VTOL aircrafts and helicopters. Its large hangars can store up to 35 medium-sized aircrafts along with the respective amount of fuel and spares.
Provided with six torpedo tubes for self-defense against naval and submarine targets, these torpedo tubes can be adapted to fit the customer’s requeriments and allow it to use the respective nation’s arsenal. This trait is shared with the 32 VLS lightweight missile tubes located on the sides, able to fire a wide variety of cruise missiles and SAMs, which makes the Vindictive-class an excellent choice for any nation that desires to have unparalleled force projection abilities without the vulnerability of normal aircraft carriers. The Vindictive-class’ radar, sonar and defensive weaponry will be provided according to the customer’s desires.
Specifications (Standard model):
Length: 325.8 meters
Width: 62.1 meters
Propulsion:
-2x OK-650 Nuclear Reactor
-2x Diesel Turbine
--1x MHD-2 caterpillar drive located on the stern
--2x pumpjet engines
Speed: 15 knots while submerged.
Compliment: 1300 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--MGK-540 active/passive suite
--Flank arrays
--Pelamida towed array sonar
--MG-70 mine detection sonar
--MG-74 Korund noise simulation decoys
--MT-70 Sonar intercept receiver
--Nikhrom-M IFF
Armament:
--6x 533mm torpedo tubes with space up to thirty torpedoes
--32x Vertical launch tubes with space for up to 3 tomahawk missiles each.
Price tag: 4.5 billion USD. The pack includes fuel and other systems the consumer might desire. Additional modifications might add to the final price. For maximum effectivity we recommend the Vindictive-class to be equipped with F-35A Lightning II fighters, although most carrier aircrafts are able to operate from this submarine with little to no modifications.
Bahuviris-class submersible nuclear carrier
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/Bahuvrihis-2.gif
Even though smaller than the Vindictive-class and lacking its aircraft capacity, the Bahuviris-class submarine makes up by being an extremely versatile weapons platform able to execute pretty much any task it might be assigned to. Possessing a missile arsenal rivaling that of arsenal ships, The Bahuviris-class is able to engage and destroy any surface targets it might encounter, while still keeping anti-submarine capacity in the form of several torpedo tubes and very advanced sonar systems located in the prow.
Propelled by a versatile caterpillar MHD drive, it is able to reach any corner in the world with minimum noise, when it will be able to strike with either its impressive missile arsenal or deploy several VTOL attack aircrafts it can carry onboard. The standard payload is of 3 F-35B lightning II fighters, 2 AH-70 Navajo attack helicopters and a single Eagle Eye UAV for battlefield monitoring. These aircrafts can be removed for twelve Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAAV), to quickly and efficiently carry out small-scale landing operations; making the Bahuviris unmatched in versatiliy. This versatile submarine is currently only used by the Birkanian and Belkalandian Navies, although it is now able to be purchased by any country.
Specifications (Standard model):
Length: 325.2
Width: 50.1 meters (not counting stabilizers)
Propulsion:
-1x S1B Nuclear Reactor
---1x MHD-2 caterpillar drive located troughout the middle line of the hull.
Speed: 18 to 25 knots while submerged.
Compliment: 800 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--sonar (bow, flank, active intercept, and towed arrays)
--periscopes (attack and search)
--collision avoidance radar
Armament:
--6x 533mm torpedo tubes with space up to forty torpedoes
-- ~400x lightweight VLS tubes adapted to fire many types of missiles including the Tomahawk cruise missile, small, specialized ballistic missiles and the S-400 Triumph surface to air missile in varying amounts.
Another version built in limited numbers by Hypersphere LTD, the Bahuviris II, sacrifices a few launch tubes to carry two 16-inch triple mount turrets inherited from battleships, one slightly in front of the sail and the other in front of the VLS module; both in sealed hangars that open when the ship has surfaced. This provides the Bahuviris of impressive coastal bombardment ability, and proved popular with nations and commanders that are not willing to have all weapons replaced by missiles.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/BahuvrihisII.png
Price tag: 5.5 billion USD for Bahuviris I and 5.55 billion for Bahuviris II. This does not include the missile load. The price for the complete package with missiles included is 6.1 billion for Bahuviris I and 6.0 billion for Bahuviris II. Even though they can be bought without the missiles, Hypersphere gives a bonus to the clients that purchase the full package, in the form of a free Global Hawk UAV and several discount coupons for Birkanian tourism.
Conversion packs.
Despite their versatility and lethality, some countries regard the Bahuviris and Vindictive classes of submarine carriers as too much of an investment. Hypersphere takes this into consideration, and offers the most cost-effective solution for the nations that desire stealthy force projection: Conversion packs.
The underwater carrier conversion packs are the perfect solution for aging submarines to become effective war machines once more, and at the same time providing cost-effective alternatives to normal aircraft carriers. Currently the two packs manufactured by Hypersphere are conversions for the Typhoon and Ohio classes.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/Ohio-ClassCarrierRefit.png
While sacrificing the missile-carrying capacity of the Ohio, this conversion to an aircraft carrier allows it to effectively surface at a safe distance outside of the enemies’ defensive range and launch attacks with the stealthy F-35B Lightning II fighters, ideal for destroying coastal installations such as refineries and defensive coastal batteries with relative ease. The F-35s are stored in an internal hangar in the middle section of the ship, along with the fuel and necessary equipment. Even though they are formidable warships by themselves, these converted Ohios are best used in groups. The recommended aircraft for the converted Ohio is the F-35B VTOL fighter, although it can operate other aircraft such as Harriers and Yak-141s without any modifications. Up to two aircraft might be launched at once. This converted Ohio keeps its anti-submarine capability, keeping the effective sonar and torpedo tubes of the initial model.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/TyphoonCarrierrefit.png
The second pack, designed to turn the Typhoon-class submarine into a very effective and deadly VTOL carrier, putting Mi-24 gunships and Ka-52 helicopters to good use. This allows it to deploy attack helicopters and aircrafts from where the enemy least expects it, thus being very effective in the task of taking by surprise and destroying armored divisions with great efficiency and ease. Even though it was designed to be mainly a helicopter carrier, it can carry aircrafts such as Harriers, F-35s and Yak-141s without the need for any modification. This submarine uses technology developed from the Bahuviris-class in the form of its hangar hatches, that can open at any given time and allow all the aircraft inside to come out (and later land) unhindered, and can even be fitted with lights to provide good signaling.
All the initial equipment such as powerplant and sonar of the Typhoon and Ohio submarines is kept for maximum economical efficiency, although further modifications to the submarine might be ordered by the client at any time. Differences in the dimensions or performance in the submarines are almost nonexistent.
Price tag: 800 million for the Ohio conversion pack and 1.3 billion for the Typhoon conversion pack. This makes the conversion packs into the most cost effective way to have effective power projection for your forces. However, take in mind that Hypersphere LTD doesn't make neither the Typhoon nor Ohio class. The ship must have been previously bought from another manufacturer for Hypersphere to modify it.
Krasnodar-class SSBN
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/KrasnodarClass1.jpg
Rather than an alternative, the Vihenian Krasnodar-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine is a compliment to the other submarines produced by Hypersphere. Lacking any aircraft carrying capacity, the Krasnodar is meant to be a silent and deadly missile platform, designed to remain hidden until it is ordered to fire its ballistic missiles. The Krasnodar posseses an impressive array of ballistic missiles and can carry both conventional and nuclear payloads. The conventional payload of the extremely deadly Bulava missile is boosted by five tubes capable of carrying a submarine-launched version of the monstrous R-36 missile, more commonly known as SS-18 Satan, giving it unparalleled firepower, both nuclear and conventional, giving it tremendous firepower, both nuclear and conventional. The larger missiles are stored in a large module on the rear part of the sail while the smaller ones* are stored in the middle part of the ship.
While not being optimized as a submarine carrier, the Krasnodar keep’s Hypersphere’s usual amount of versatility by adapting the submarine to use the Cormorant SLUCAV. While it can be launched relatively easily, there is no means to recover the UCAV, and it should be only used when enemy anti-submarine aircrafts get too close. After it has run out of ammunition, the Cormorant can be programmed to crash against an enemy target.
http://www.hitechweb.genezis.eu/hydroplan.files/image010.jpg
The Krasnodar’s six 533mm torpedo tubes are optimized for the launch of both torpedoes for anti-submarine duty and cruise missiles even while fully submerged.
*What isn’t smaller?
Specifications:
Length: 325.2
Width: 15.4 meters
Propulsion:
-1x OK-650B Nuclear reactor
--shaft and propeller
Speed: 20 knots when submerged
Compliment: 120 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--Radar: 1 MRK-50 Albatros’-series (Snoop Tray-2) nav./search
--Sonar: MGK-503 Skat-KS (Shark Gill) suite: LF active/passive; passive flank array; Barrakuda towed passive linear array; MT-70 active ice avoidance
--EW: MRP-10 Zaliv-P/Buleva (Brick Pulp) intercept; Park Lamp D/F
Armament:
--6x 533mm torpedo tubes able to fire both the RPK-12 cruise missile and conventional torpedoes. 40 missiles and torpedoes carried.
--8x large VLS tube, a single SS-28 each.
--16x medium VLS tube, carrying a single Bulava missile each or 4 Cormorant SLUCAVs.
The payload can be changed to cruise missiles or anti-ship missiles at any given time with no modifications.
Price tag: 1.3 billion as a standalone and 1.6 billion with a complete missile payload and additional fuel. Cormorant SLUCAVs will be provided along with the submarine if the full pack is purchased.
Hydrurga-class fast attack submarine
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q310/lincer556/RESULT.jpg
The Hydrurga-class fast attack submarine, or SSN, is designed by Hypersphere to act as an escort for the bigger classes of submarines offered, although it is a very capable war machine on its own.
Inherited from Neucom Inc; the design incorporates many cutting-edge features such as a diesel turbine system and an air-independent proton-exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell system. For unparalleled stealthiness, allowing it to be both an invisible protection for the heavier submarines and to sneak up on enemy fleets and other naval targets for devastating effect. The advanced powerplant is linked to a full-hull magneto hydrodynamic drive to allow for maximum efficiency, although it is able to switch for more conventional thrust-vectored pumpjets at any time.
The Hydrurga-class of fast attack submarines posseses several VLS tubes used mainly for firing torpedoes and ASROCs with as less noise as possible. It incorporates extremely advanced sonar and other sensors, plus a retractable AA and SAM mount inside a hatch on the prow to allow for air defense while surfaced.
Specifications:
Length: 57.8 meters
Width: 8.1 meters
Propulsion:
-2x 2 HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells
-1x Diesel Turbine
--1x MHD-2 caterpillar drive located troughout the hull
--2x pumpjet turbines
Speed: 35 knots while submerged.
Compliment: 24 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--STN Atlas DBQS40 sonar suite:
----TAS-3 passive low-frequency towed array sonar (deployed from sail)
----FAS-3 passive low- and medium-frequency hull-mounted flank array sonar
----MOA 3070 mine detection sonar.
Armament:
--16x 533mm vertical torpedo and missile launch tubes with space up to fifteen torpedoes or twenty four mines. Can be adapted to fire cruise missiles an ASROCs with ease.
Price tag:
500 million per unit. Fuel, missiles and torpedoes are included.
Dinsmark-class SSK
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/Dinsmark-classSSK.png
Developed by the Hypersphere LTD conglomerate as a cheaper alterative to the Type 212 U-Boat, the Dinsmark-class SSK is a short to medium-range escort & patrol U-boat. Using comparable systems made by corporations within the Hypersphere LTD conglomerate to lower the costs, the Dinsmark-class SSK is capable of doing most jobs asked of the Type 212 U-boat. Unfortunately, due to the smaller size of the Dinsmark-class, the 212 can perform such duties for a longer period of time. Thankfully, this weakness is made up by the fact that the Dinsmark-class is significantly cheaper to purchase & operate.
Statistics
Height: 31ft. 8in.
Length: 172ft 4in.
Width: 28 ft 5in.
Propulsion:
1 Geon Automotive V16 396 diesel-engine
2 Sudentor Industries/Ragna Labs PEM fuel cells 120 kW
1 Ragna Labs Relu'Vesh 1700 electric motor 1700 kW, driving 1 7 bladed Propulsor Unit
Speed:
22 Knots submerged, 15 Knots surfaced
Diving Depth:
1804ft.
Range:
6,750 nautical miles at 8 Knots
Armament:
4x 533mm torpedo tubes (1 Pair of both Starboard & Port sides) with 8 DM2A4 Seehecht torpedoes & 4 DM3A2 Gewitter II Super-Cavitating Torpedo (Developed from the VA-111 Shkval 2 Super-Cavitating Torpedo)
Countermeasures:
Torpedo defense system Tau, 4 launchers, 40 jammers/decoys
Sensors:
Ragna Labs Pesque a Descubridor 345 sonar suite:
FFPLM-8 passive low- and medium-frequency hull-mounted flank array sonar
MSD-007 mine detection sonar
Sudentor Industries ZERO-001 Photonics Mast/Snorkel System
Geon Enterprise Type 258 I-band navigation radar
Hoffnung Technologies EM1701 ESM suite
Ragna Labs Hydrophones
Sudentor Industries GANTLET autopilot and hydraulic systems
Avalon Heavy Industries AS-C-91 combat system
Crew complement:15-20 (including 5 officers)
Price: $175mil Universal Standard Dollars
AIRCRAFT
FQ-7
http://i43.tinypic.com/2u71vrc.jpg
The FQ-7, nicknamed the ‘Shredder’ by pilots, Is a stealthy multirole UCAV is a fast and agile unmanned strike aircraft widely used in the Birkanian Air Force and recently made available for purchase. Its advanced composite structure and RAM coating give it a small RCS enough to allow it to strike at heavily defended targets without any risk for a pilot. Completely multifunctional, the FQ-7 can take on many roles including air superiority, air defense neutralization and ground attack roles without need for any modification.
http://i42.tinypic.com/dcpv05.jpg
While the standard FQ-7 is an unmanned plane capable of both being controlled by a ground station and operating autonomously, a manned variant of the airframe designated F-7B (not to be confused with the Cutlass) is built by Hypersphere Technologies. The F-7B is built for countries that do not want their air force replaced by UCAVs, and it’s especially designed to act as a flight leader for a squadron of UCAVs.
http://i44.tinypic.com/14siavo.jpg
Statistics:
Type: Multirole
Length: 16.2 meters
Wingspan: 15.9 meters
Speed: Mach 2.5 at altitude
Service Ceiling: 55.000ft
Electronic equipment:
--AN/APG-81 AESA radar
--MIL-STD-1773 Data bus
--AN/AAS-37
Weaponry:
--M621 20mm autocanon
--2x internal bay with capacity up to 3 AIM-120D air to air missiles or CBU-100 cluster bombs each. Can carry a wide variety of additional weaponry.
Price tag:
55 million per each UCAV, not including any type of ammunition. However, the standard pack includes 4 UCAVs and a command vehicle for the pilots. F-7Bs are to be bought separately at 50 million.
SMALL ARMS
M8A1 Main Battle Rifle
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/M8A1.png
Designed from the original XM8 Assault Rifle prototype, the M8A1 is the result of a joint 10 year crash course in developing an indigenous Main Battle Rifle (MBR) by the Republic of Belkaland & The Republic of The Emmerian Unions. Firing the powerful 7.62x51mm round, its stopping power is far above most contemporary MBR, which fires the lighter, but less powerful 5.56x45mm NATO standard round in most cases. Because of the near legendary recoil of the 7.62 round, steps were taken to decrease the recoil to the shooter. One of which uses the blowback system to slow the barrel down.
During the Emmerian field testing of the rifle, Emmerian commanders & soldiers commented of the ease of which it was to clean. One soldier even commented that he dropped & left the rifle in mud overnight and with a little washing down the next morning, fired like new. It quickly became a favorite of the troops, in fact, when the field testing was over, it was reported that some of the soldiers had to be ordered to return the weapons. Afterwards, it was tested in Belkaland and it had a very similar result among the troops. So it put into full production and quickly replaced the old M16s & M4s within both Belkalandain & Emmerian militaries. 2 years later, the Hypersphere Technology LTD corporation formed and bought production right for it from the Emmerian & Belkalandian Government and begun to export it.
Stats:
Caliber: 7.62x51mm
Overall Length: 30in(Stock in)/33in(Stock out)
Barrel Length: 12.5 inches
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds or 100-round Drum
Rate of Fire(RoF): 850 Rounds per Minute(rpm)
Barrel Life: 25,000 rounds
Muzzle Velocity: 2,760 feet/second
Price: $1,200 USD per weapon
M8A2 Sniper Rifle
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/M8A2.png
Another thing about the M8A1 is the various variants of it. Because of it being of a modular design, it was fairly easy to turn the already accurate A1 model into the A2 Sniper rifle. Changing out the short 12.5in barrel for a 20in barrel & the fully integrated red dot sights for a more power version, the M8A2 Sniper variant is able to reach out to over 1 ½ miles and accurately hit its target.
Price: $1,500 USD per weapon
M8A3 Squad Automatic Weapon
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/M8A3.png
The second variant of the A1 model is the M8A3 SAW or Squad Automatic Weapon. Useful when providing covering fire, a SAW version on the M8 was seen as a way to not only replace an aging weapon, but to provide further commonality with what was fast becoming a reliable All-in-One weapon. The SAW Variant used a heavier 20in barrel for the needed sustained fire & the replacement of the barrel hand grip with an integral folding bipod for stability.
Price: $1,450 per weapon
More Hypersphere weapons systems are to be added in the near future. Choose defense, choose Hypersphere.
Accreditation:
Vindictive design and picture: me
Bahuviris image: Mezinov from Shipbucket.
Typhoon image: Mezinov and Wakazashi from Shipbucket.
Ohio image: Collosseum from Shipbucket.
Krasnodar design and pic: Stealthflanker
Hydrurga image: Design - me. Image - Lincer 556 from Electrosphere.info
M8-series images: Wolff 6.0
http://i39.tinypic.com/2wf1c7c.jpg
Hypersphere Technologies LTD, a conglomerate from most of the high-profile corporations in the Strangereal region, not excluding the Belkalandian Naval Yards, the Birkanian Geon Enterprises and other smaller companies, and is the leader in cutting-edge air, ground and naval-based systems technologies in fields ranging from radical aerospace engineering to underwater fleet carriers.
Our products offer the maximum efficiency and effectivity in combat, blending perfectly aspects such as firepower, precision and stealthiness. We guarantee that our products will offer maximum survivability and lethality for the soldier, sailor and pilot of tomorrow.
The prominent naval division of the Hypersphere Technologies Corporation is the leader on alternative developments to standard surface ships and submarine vessels, with the most notable aspect of this industry being the underwater carrier development projects. These projects have currently produced a wide array of ships, available to any military in the world.
Currently, Hypersphere is the world leader in both conventional submarine technologies and the developing field of underwater carriers:
NAVAL-BASED SYSTEMS
Vindictive-class submersible aircraft carrier (SSCVN).
http://fc45.deviantart.com/fs39/i/2008/322/2/5/Underwater_aircraft_carrier_by_VoughtVindicator.jpg
The Vindictive-class, the largest submarine built by Hypersphere Technologies and operated in any Strangereal Navy, originating from Birkaine, is the result of extensive studies to provide the Birkanian Navy with a means for unparallel power projection that was coupled with the stealthiness of a normal submarine. These large ships mostly operate as flagships for the Birkanian Navy in limited numbers, although they can be produced on a wider scale by Hypersphere technologies. This carrier uses an advanced magneto hydrodynamic propulsion system for propulsion, with a more conventional set of pumpjets to be used when Anti-submarine patrols are nearby, which makes the Vindictive a very flexible weapons platform.
With three aircraft elevators and three catapults located in different points of the main runway this carrier can operate both ASTOVL and conventional aircrafts, and modifications can be cheaply made to provide it with the adequate signaling for VTOL aircrafts and helicopters. Its large hangars can store up to 35 medium-sized aircrafts along with the respective amount of fuel and spares.
Provided with six torpedo tubes for self-defense against naval and submarine targets, these torpedo tubes can be adapted to fit the customer’s requeriments and allow it to use the respective nation’s arsenal. This trait is shared with the 32 VLS lightweight missile tubes located on the sides, able to fire a wide variety of cruise missiles and SAMs, which makes the Vindictive-class an excellent choice for any nation that desires to have unparalleled force projection abilities without the vulnerability of normal aircraft carriers. The Vindictive-class’ radar, sonar and defensive weaponry will be provided according to the customer’s desires.
Specifications (Standard model):
Length: 325.8 meters
Width: 62.1 meters
Propulsion:
-2x OK-650 Nuclear Reactor
-2x Diesel Turbine
--1x MHD-2 caterpillar drive located on the stern
--2x pumpjet engines
Speed: 15 knots while submerged.
Compliment: 1300 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--MGK-540 active/passive suite
--Flank arrays
--Pelamida towed array sonar
--MG-70 mine detection sonar
--MG-74 Korund noise simulation decoys
--MT-70 Sonar intercept receiver
--Nikhrom-M IFF
Armament:
--6x 533mm torpedo tubes with space up to thirty torpedoes
--32x Vertical launch tubes with space for up to 3 tomahawk missiles each.
Price tag: 4.5 billion USD. The pack includes fuel and other systems the consumer might desire. Additional modifications might add to the final price. For maximum effectivity we recommend the Vindictive-class to be equipped with F-35A Lightning II fighters, although most carrier aircrafts are able to operate from this submarine with little to no modifications.
Bahuviris-class submersible nuclear carrier
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/Bahuvrihis-2.gif
Even though smaller than the Vindictive-class and lacking its aircraft capacity, the Bahuviris-class submarine makes up by being an extremely versatile weapons platform able to execute pretty much any task it might be assigned to. Possessing a missile arsenal rivaling that of arsenal ships, The Bahuviris-class is able to engage and destroy any surface targets it might encounter, while still keeping anti-submarine capacity in the form of several torpedo tubes and very advanced sonar systems located in the prow.
Propelled by a versatile caterpillar MHD drive, it is able to reach any corner in the world with minimum noise, when it will be able to strike with either its impressive missile arsenal or deploy several VTOL attack aircrafts it can carry onboard. The standard payload is of 3 F-35B lightning II fighters, 2 AH-70 Navajo attack helicopters and a single Eagle Eye UAV for battlefield monitoring. These aircrafts can be removed for twelve Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAAV), to quickly and efficiently carry out small-scale landing operations; making the Bahuviris unmatched in versatiliy. This versatile submarine is currently only used by the Birkanian and Belkalandian Navies, although it is now able to be purchased by any country.
Specifications (Standard model):
Length: 325.2
Width: 50.1 meters (not counting stabilizers)
Propulsion:
-1x S1B Nuclear Reactor
---1x MHD-2 caterpillar drive located troughout the middle line of the hull.
Speed: 18 to 25 knots while submerged.
Compliment: 800 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--sonar (bow, flank, active intercept, and towed arrays)
--periscopes (attack and search)
--collision avoidance radar
Armament:
--6x 533mm torpedo tubes with space up to forty torpedoes
-- ~400x lightweight VLS tubes adapted to fire many types of missiles including the Tomahawk cruise missile, small, specialized ballistic missiles and the S-400 Triumph surface to air missile in varying amounts.
Another version built in limited numbers by Hypersphere LTD, the Bahuviris II, sacrifices a few launch tubes to carry two 16-inch triple mount turrets inherited from battleships, one slightly in front of the sail and the other in front of the VLS module; both in sealed hangars that open when the ship has surfaced. This provides the Bahuviris of impressive coastal bombardment ability, and proved popular with nations and commanders that are not willing to have all weapons replaced by missiles.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/BahuvrihisII.png
Price tag: 5.5 billion USD for Bahuviris I and 5.55 billion for Bahuviris II. This does not include the missile load. The price for the complete package with missiles included is 6.1 billion for Bahuviris I and 6.0 billion for Bahuviris II. Even though they can be bought without the missiles, Hypersphere gives a bonus to the clients that purchase the full package, in the form of a free Global Hawk UAV and several discount coupons for Birkanian tourism.
Conversion packs.
Despite their versatility and lethality, some countries regard the Bahuviris and Vindictive classes of submarine carriers as too much of an investment. Hypersphere takes this into consideration, and offers the most cost-effective solution for the nations that desire stealthy force projection: Conversion packs.
The underwater carrier conversion packs are the perfect solution for aging submarines to become effective war machines once more, and at the same time providing cost-effective alternatives to normal aircraft carriers. Currently the two packs manufactured by Hypersphere are conversions for the Typhoon and Ohio classes.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/Ohio-ClassCarrierRefit.png
While sacrificing the missile-carrying capacity of the Ohio, this conversion to an aircraft carrier allows it to effectively surface at a safe distance outside of the enemies’ defensive range and launch attacks with the stealthy F-35B Lightning II fighters, ideal for destroying coastal installations such as refineries and defensive coastal batteries with relative ease. The F-35s are stored in an internal hangar in the middle section of the ship, along with the fuel and necessary equipment. Even though they are formidable warships by themselves, these converted Ohios are best used in groups. The recommended aircraft for the converted Ohio is the F-35B VTOL fighter, although it can operate other aircraft such as Harriers and Yak-141s without any modifications. Up to two aircraft might be launched at once. This converted Ohio keeps its anti-submarine capability, keeping the effective sonar and torpedo tubes of the initial model.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/TyphoonCarrierrefit.png
The second pack, designed to turn the Typhoon-class submarine into a very effective and deadly VTOL carrier, putting Mi-24 gunships and Ka-52 helicopters to good use. This allows it to deploy attack helicopters and aircrafts from where the enemy least expects it, thus being very effective in the task of taking by surprise and destroying armored divisions with great efficiency and ease. Even though it was designed to be mainly a helicopter carrier, it can carry aircrafts such as Harriers, F-35s and Yak-141s without the need for any modification. This submarine uses technology developed from the Bahuviris-class in the form of its hangar hatches, that can open at any given time and allow all the aircraft inside to come out (and later land) unhindered, and can even be fitted with lights to provide good signaling.
All the initial equipment such as powerplant and sonar of the Typhoon and Ohio submarines is kept for maximum economical efficiency, although further modifications to the submarine might be ordered by the client at any time. Differences in the dimensions or performance in the submarines are almost nonexistent.
Price tag: 800 million for the Ohio conversion pack and 1.3 billion for the Typhoon conversion pack. This makes the conversion packs into the most cost effective way to have effective power projection for your forces. However, take in mind that Hypersphere LTD doesn't make neither the Typhoon nor Ohio class. The ship must have been previously bought from another manufacturer for Hypersphere to modify it.
Krasnodar-class SSBN
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/KrasnodarClass1.jpg
Rather than an alternative, the Vihenian Krasnodar-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine is a compliment to the other submarines produced by Hypersphere. Lacking any aircraft carrying capacity, the Krasnodar is meant to be a silent and deadly missile platform, designed to remain hidden until it is ordered to fire its ballistic missiles. The Krasnodar posseses an impressive array of ballistic missiles and can carry both conventional and nuclear payloads. The conventional payload of the extremely deadly Bulava missile is boosted by five tubes capable of carrying a submarine-launched version of the monstrous R-36 missile, more commonly known as SS-18 Satan, giving it unparalleled firepower, both nuclear and conventional, giving it tremendous firepower, both nuclear and conventional. The larger missiles are stored in a large module on the rear part of the sail while the smaller ones* are stored in the middle part of the ship.
While not being optimized as a submarine carrier, the Krasnodar keep’s Hypersphere’s usual amount of versatility by adapting the submarine to use the Cormorant SLUCAV. While it can be launched relatively easily, there is no means to recover the UCAV, and it should be only used when enemy anti-submarine aircrafts get too close. After it has run out of ammunition, the Cormorant can be programmed to crash against an enemy target.
http://www.hitechweb.genezis.eu/hydroplan.files/image010.jpg
The Krasnodar’s six 533mm torpedo tubes are optimized for the launch of both torpedoes for anti-submarine duty and cruise missiles even while fully submerged.
*What isn’t smaller?
Specifications:
Length: 325.2
Width: 15.4 meters
Propulsion:
-1x OK-650B Nuclear reactor
--shaft and propeller
Speed: 20 knots when submerged
Compliment: 120 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--Radar: 1 MRK-50 Albatros’-series (Snoop Tray-2) nav./search
--Sonar: MGK-503 Skat-KS (Shark Gill) suite: LF active/passive; passive flank array; Barrakuda towed passive linear array; MT-70 active ice avoidance
--EW: MRP-10 Zaliv-P/Buleva (Brick Pulp) intercept; Park Lamp D/F
Armament:
--6x 533mm torpedo tubes able to fire both the RPK-12 cruise missile and conventional torpedoes. 40 missiles and torpedoes carried.
--8x large VLS tube, a single SS-28 each.
--16x medium VLS tube, carrying a single Bulava missile each or 4 Cormorant SLUCAVs.
The payload can be changed to cruise missiles or anti-ship missiles at any given time with no modifications.
Price tag: 1.3 billion as a standalone and 1.6 billion with a complete missile payload and additional fuel. Cormorant SLUCAVs will be provided along with the submarine if the full pack is purchased.
Hydrurga-class fast attack submarine
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q310/lincer556/RESULT.jpg
The Hydrurga-class fast attack submarine, or SSN, is designed by Hypersphere to act as an escort for the bigger classes of submarines offered, although it is a very capable war machine on its own.
Inherited from Neucom Inc; the design incorporates many cutting-edge features such as a diesel turbine system and an air-independent proton-exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell system. For unparalleled stealthiness, allowing it to be both an invisible protection for the heavier submarines and to sneak up on enemy fleets and other naval targets for devastating effect. The advanced powerplant is linked to a full-hull magneto hydrodynamic drive to allow for maximum efficiency, although it is able to switch for more conventional thrust-vectored pumpjets at any time.
The Hydrurga-class of fast attack submarines posseses several VLS tubes used mainly for firing torpedoes and ASROCs with as less noise as possible. It incorporates extremely advanced sonar and other sensors, plus a retractable AA and SAM mount inside a hatch on the prow to allow for air defense while surfaced.
Specifications:
Length: 57.8 meters
Width: 8.1 meters
Propulsion:
-2x 2 HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells
-1x Diesel Turbine
--1x MHD-2 caterpillar drive located troughout the hull
--2x pumpjet turbines
Speed: 35 knots while submerged.
Compliment: 24 men and officers.
Electronic Warfare and sensors:
--STN Atlas DBQS40 sonar suite:
----TAS-3 passive low-frequency towed array sonar (deployed from sail)
----FAS-3 passive low- and medium-frequency hull-mounted flank array sonar
----MOA 3070 mine detection sonar.
Armament:
--16x 533mm vertical torpedo and missile launch tubes with space up to fifteen torpedoes or twenty four mines. Can be adapted to fire cruise missiles an ASROCs with ease.
Price tag:
500 million per unit. Fuel, missiles and torpedoes are included.
Dinsmark-class SSK
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/Dinsmark-classSSK.png
Developed by the Hypersphere LTD conglomerate as a cheaper alterative to the Type 212 U-Boat, the Dinsmark-class SSK is a short to medium-range escort & patrol U-boat. Using comparable systems made by corporations within the Hypersphere LTD conglomerate to lower the costs, the Dinsmark-class SSK is capable of doing most jobs asked of the Type 212 U-boat. Unfortunately, due to the smaller size of the Dinsmark-class, the 212 can perform such duties for a longer period of time. Thankfully, this weakness is made up by the fact that the Dinsmark-class is significantly cheaper to purchase & operate.
Statistics
Height: 31ft. 8in.
Length: 172ft 4in.
Width: 28 ft 5in.
Propulsion:
1 Geon Automotive V16 396 diesel-engine
2 Sudentor Industries/Ragna Labs PEM fuel cells 120 kW
1 Ragna Labs Relu'Vesh 1700 electric motor 1700 kW, driving 1 7 bladed Propulsor Unit
Speed:
22 Knots submerged, 15 Knots surfaced
Diving Depth:
1804ft.
Range:
6,750 nautical miles at 8 Knots
Armament:
4x 533mm torpedo tubes (1 Pair of both Starboard & Port sides) with 8 DM2A4 Seehecht torpedoes & 4 DM3A2 Gewitter II Super-Cavitating Torpedo (Developed from the VA-111 Shkval 2 Super-Cavitating Torpedo)
Countermeasures:
Torpedo defense system Tau, 4 launchers, 40 jammers/decoys
Sensors:
Ragna Labs Pesque a Descubridor 345 sonar suite:
FFPLM-8 passive low- and medium-frequency hull-mounted flank array sonar
MSD-007 mine detection sonar
Sudentor Industries ZERO-001 Photonics Mast/Snorkel System
Geon Enterprise Type 258 I-band navigation radar
Hoffnung Technologies EM1701 ESM suite
Ragna Labs Hydrophones
Sudentor Industries GANTLET autopilot and hydraulic systems
Avalon Heavy Industries AS-C-91 combat system
Crew complement:15-20 (including 5 officers)
Price: $175mil Universal Standard Dollars
AIRCRAFT
FQ-7
http://i43.tinypic.com/2u71vrc.jpg
The FQ-7, nicknamed the ‘Shredder’ by pilots, Is a stealthy multirole UCAV is a fast and agile unmanned strike aircraft widely used in the Birkanian Air Force and recently made available for purchase. Its advanced composite structure and RAM coating give it a small RCS enough to allow it to strike at heavily defended targets without any risk for a pilot. Completely multifunctional, the FQ-7 can take on many roles including air superiority, air defense neutralization and ground attack roles without need for any modification.
http://i42.tinypic.com/dcpv05.jpg
While the standard FQ-7 is an unmanned plane capable of both being controlled by a ground station and operating autonomously, a manned variant of the airframe designated F-7B (not to be confused with the Cutlass) is built by Hypersphere Technologies. The F-7B is built for countries that do not want their air force replaced by UCAVs, and it’s especially designed to act as a flight leader for a squadron of UCAVs.
http://i44.tinypic.com/14siavo.jpg
Statistics:
Type: Multirole
Length: 16.2 meters
Wingspan: 15.9 meters
Speed: Mach 2.5 at altitude
Service Ceiling: 55.000ft
Electronic equipment:
--AN/APG-81 AESA radar
--MIL-STD-1773 Data bus
--AN/AAS-37
Weaponry:
--M621 20mm autocanon
--2x internal bay with capacity up to 3 AIM-120D air to air missiles or CBU-100 cluster bombs each. Can carry a wide variety of additional weaponry.
Price tag:
55 million per each UCAV, not including any type of ammunition. However, the standard pack includes 4 UCAVs and a command vehicle for the pilots. F-7Bs are to be bought separately at 50 million.
SMALL ARMS
M8A1 Main Battle Rifle
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/M8A1.png
Designed from the original XM8 Assault Rifle prototype, the M8A1 is the result of a joint 10 year crash course in developing an indigenous Main Battle Rifle (MBR) by the Republic of Belkaland & The Republic of The Emmerian Unions. Firing the powerful 7.62x51mm round, its stopping power is far above most contemporary MBR, which fires the lighter, but less powerful 5.56x45mm NATO standard round in most cases. Because of the near legendary recoil of the 7.62 round, steps were taken to decrease the recoil to the shooter. One of which uses the blowback system to slow the barrel down.
During the Emmerian field testing of the rifle, Emmerian commanders & soldiers commented of the ease of which it was to clean. One soldier even commented that he dropped & left the rifle in mud overnight and with a little washing down the next morning, fired like new. It quickly became a favorite of the troops, in fact, when the field testing was over, it was reported that some of the soldiers had to be ordered to return the weapons. Afterwards, it was tested in Belkaland and it had a very similar result among the troops. So it put into full production and quickly replaced the old M16s & M4s within both Belkalandain & Emmerian militaries. 2 years later, the Hypersphere Technology LTD corporation formed and bought production right for it from the Emmerian & Belkalandian Government and begun to export it.
Stats:
Caliber: 7.62x51mm
Overall Length: 30in(Stock in)/33in(Stock out)
Barrel Length: 12.5 inches
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds or 100-round Drum
Rate of Fire(RoF): 850 Rounds per Minute(rpm)
Barrel Life: 25,000 rounds
Muzzle Velocity: 2,760 feet/second
Price: $1,200 USD per weapon
M8A2 Sniper Rifle
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/M8A2.png
Another thing about the M8A1 is the various variants of it. Because of it being of a modular design, it was fairly easy to turn the already accurate A1 model into the A2 Sniper rifle. Changing out the short 12.5in barrel for a 20in barrel & the fully integrated red dot sights for a more power version, the M8A2 Sniper variant is able to reach out to over 1 ½ miles and accurately hit its target.
Price: $1,500 USD per weapon
M8A3 Squad Automatic Weapon
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/DemonLordRazgriz/Belkaland%20military/M8A3.png
The second variant of the A1 model is the M8A3 SAW or Squad Automatic Weapon. Useful when providing covering fire, a SAW version on the M8 was seen as a way to not only replace an aging weapon, but to provide further commonality with what was fast becoming a reliable All-in-One weapon. The SAW Variant used a heavier 20in barrel for the needed sustained fire & the replacement of the barrel hand grip with an integral folding bipod for stability.
Price: $1,450 per weapon
More Hypersphere weapons systems are to be added in the near future. Choose defense, choose Hypersphere.
Accreditation:
Vindictive design and picture: me
Bahuviris image: Mezinov from Shipbucket.
Typhoon image: Mezinov and Wakazashi from Shipbucket.
Ohio image: Collosseum from Shipbucket.
Krasnodar design and pic: Stealthflanker
Hydrurga image: Design - me. Image - Lincer 556 from Electrosphere.info
M8-series images: Wolff 6.0