Empire of Anagonia-Yohannes - Dual Imperial Air Force

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:00 am

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Dual Imperial Air Force

Untuk membela tanah air

Full Name : Dual Imperial Air Force
Common Name : Anagonia-Yohannes Imperial Air Force
Nationally known as : Angkatan Udara Kekaisaan Anagonia-Yohannes
Commander-in-Chief : Rajino Hamengkubuwono I and Jason Paladin
Active : 1987-Present (2010)
Country : Empire of Anagonia-Yohannes
Role : Air Defence Force
Size : 783,000 personnel. 30,434 combat aircraft.
Motto : Untuk membela tanah air (to defend the fatherland)
Colour(s) : Gold and White
Anniversaries : December 2 1987

Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Aircraft Inventory
3. Personnel
4. Current Structure of the Imperial Air Force
5. Imperial Chief of the Air Force
6. Imperial Air Force Command

1. Introduction

Angkatan Udara Kekaisaran Anagonia-Yohannes (english : Dual Imperial Air Force) is a formal Indonesian term for a dual imperial air force. It is the official name of the current air defence force organisation of the Empire of Anagonia-Yohannes, following the Imperial and Confederacy Compromise of 2010. Traditionally the Javanese military forces have been composed of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force before Unification. In the aftermath of the Imperial unification of 1987 and the Imperial and Confederacy Compromise of 2010, all the national air forces of the 25 federated kingdoms and 7 confederated states unite to become the Dual Imperial Air Force.

Allocation of Military Budget: Empire of Anagonia-Yohannes *Official Exchange Rate to USD not applied yet.

Branch	Amount of Fund
Air Force	¥33,861,603,039,182.96 (¥33.862 trillion)

Total number of Military Aircraft: Empire of Anagonia-Yohannes

Model	Manufacturer	Total Number of Model
Chimera Advanced Tactical Fighter	Domestic Production Right LG Defense Systems Inc.	8,120
Valkyrie Intrusion Detection System	Domestic Production Right LG Defense Systems Inc.	5,082
Jinn II UCAV	Domestic Production Right LG Defense Systems Inc.	5,206
Storm Shadow B-1	Domestic Production Right LG Defense Systems Inc.	4,991
AH-3 Archangel	Domestic Production Right LG Defense Systems Inc.	7,035

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:24 am

3. Personnel

A total of 75,000 personnel are currently serving in the Imperial Air Force. They range from flight combat operations such as a gunner, to working in a dining facility to ensure that members are properly fed. There are many different jobs in fields such as computer specialties, mechanic specialties, enlisted aircrew, communication systems, avionics technicians, medical specialties, civil engineering, public affairs, hospitality, law, drug counseling, mail operations, security forces, and search and rescue specialties.

Graduates of the Imperial Air Academy in Jakarta, Kingdom of Java.

Perhaps the most dangerous jobs are the Unit Anti Bahan Peledak (Explosive Disposal Unit), Tim Penyelamatan Tempur (Combat Rescue Team), Perwira Penyelamatan Parasut (Rescue Parachute Officer), Pasukan Keamanan (Security Force), Tim Kontrol Konflik (Combat Control Team), Tim Kontrol Cuaca (Combat Weather Team), Tim Taktikal Udara (Tactical Air Control Team), and GESTAPU agents, who deploy with infantry and special operations units who disarm bombs, rescue downed or isolated personnel, call in air strikes and set up landing zones in forward locations, and set up military court punishments in the Imperial Army's foreign expeditionary territories. Most of these are enlisted positions.

4. Current Structure of the Imperial Air Force

The Imperial Air Force is commanded by both the Imperial Air Force Chief (Kepala Staf Udara) and the Imperial Minister of Defence, both based at the Imperial Ministry of Defence in Jakarta, Kingdom of Java.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Current Minister of Defence

5. Imperial Chief of the Air Force

Air Vice-Marshal Imam Sufaat joined the Javanese Air Force (Kingdom of Java's National Air Force) in 1973 and commenced pilot training from which he graduated in 1975. He completed a Basic AT-3 Archangel Helicopter Course at the Imperial Air College in Bandung, Kingdom of Java, before being posted to Jakarta for an Archangel Course and tours on Imperial 3rd Squadron and Imperial Air Support Unit Jonre.

After a Flying Instructors Course in 1982, he completed tours at Pilot Training Squadron and Imperial Flying School instructing on both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft and commanded Pilot Training Squadron in 1985. During this period, he flew as a member of the Imperial Air Force "Daredevils" formation aerobatics team, and in April 1983 he was seconded to the Imperial and Royal Household for duties as the Equerry to His Imperial and Royal highness (HIRH) Prince Chandra Teodor Hamengkubuwono during the Indonesian regional tour by the Imperial Prince.

In November 1985, Air Vice-Marshal Imam Sufaat was posted to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in Jonre as Flight Commander of the Imperial Rotary Wing Unit and was also the Imperial Contingent Commander from February 1986. In May 1986, he was appointed Commanding Officer of No 141 Flight in Jonre.

After graduating from Imperial Staff College, Air Vice-Marshal Imam Sufaat was appointed as Personal Staff Officer to the Imperial Chief of Air Staff, and in 1990 he was promoted to Wing Commander and posted to Jakarta as Commanding Officer Flying Training Wing. In January 1993, he attended the Imperial Defence Force Joint Services Staff College after which he was appointed Officer Commanding Operations Wing at Mindemoya. During this tour, Air Vice-Marshal Sufaat was the Detachment Commander for the disaster relief mission to Anakandi with a Valkyrie aircraft during August and September 1994.

In May 1995, he was promoted to Group Captain and was posted to Imperial Air Command Headquarters as the Assistant Air Commander (Support), and took up the appointment of Assistant Chief of Air Staff Programmes and Projects in January 1997.

Air Vice-Marshal Sufaat commanded Imperial Base Aceh from November 1998 until November 2000, following which he was posted to San Pellegrino Romana to attend the Rome Royal College of Defence Studies from which he graduated in December 2001.

Air Vice-Marshal Sufaat was promoted to Air Commodore and was appointed Air Component Commander at Imperial HQ Joint Forces in February 2002, and following a short period as Imperial Commander Joint Forces in late 2004, he was appointed Assistant Chief Strategic Commitments and Intelligence, Imperial HQ Defence Force in November 2004.

On 1 May 2006, Air Vice-Marshal Sufaat was promoted to his current rank and appointed the Imperial Chief of Air Force.

6. Imperial Air Force Command

The Imperial Air Force Command is the superior command to all combat forces of the Imperial Indonesian Air Force.

Subordinate elements are:
-Imperial Air Force Air Operations Command
-Imperial Air Policing Centre
-Imperial Air Force Command and Control Regiment
-The combat units are organized in three Air Divisions and the so called Air Transport Command

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:28 am

Valkyrie Intrusion Detection System

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased from LG Defense Inc.

The Kirov Design Valkyrie IDS is a single-seat, twin-engine, low observability multirole fighter, that can perform close air support, tactical bombing, and air defense missions. It is the mainstray fighter air model of the Dual Imperial Air Force. The Valkyrie IDS is intended to be among the best dog fighters in the world with close and long-range air-to-air capability. The aircraft blends supercruise speed, super-agility, low observability and sensor fusion into a single air dominance platform. The Valkyrie IDS is capable of Mach 1.88 with a maximum service ceiling of 70,000'.

The Valkyrie is highly maneuverable, at both supersonic and subsonic speeds. It is extremely departure-resistant, enabling it to remain controllable at extreme pilot inputs. The Valkyrie's thrust vectoring nozzles allow the aircraft to turn tightly, and perform extremely high alpha (angle of attack) maneuvers such as the Herbst maneuver (or J-turn), Pugachev's Cobra, and the Kulbit, though the J-Turn is more useful in combat. The Valkyrie is also capable of maintaining a constant angle of attack of over 60°, yet still having some control of roll.

Airframe:
The Valkyrie has earned the nickname Devils Cross due to its wing design. A substantial part of the lift generated by the forward-swept wing occurs at the inner portion of the wingspan. The lift is not restricted by wingtip stall. The ailerons - the wing's control surfaces - remain effective at the highest angles of attack, and controllability of the aircraft is retained even in the event of airflow separating from the remainder of the wings' surface.

The wing panels are constructed of nearly 90% composites reinforced with carbon nanotube doped carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The forward-swept midwing has a low aspect ratio, which contributes to speed and maneuverability. The leading-edge root extensions blend smoothly to the wing panels, which are fitted with deflectable slats on the leading edge; flaps and ailerons on the trailing edge.

The downside of such a wing design is that it produces strong rotational forces that try to twist the wings off, especially at high speeds. This twisting necessitates the use of a large amount of composites in order to increase the strength and durability of the wing. The thrust vectoring of ±20° at in pitch and 5° yaw will greatly support the agility gained by the forward-swept-wings.

The Valkyrie has extremely high agility at subsonic speeds, enabling the aircraft to alter its angle of attack and its flight path very quickly while retaining maneuverability in supersonic flight. Maximum turn rates, and the upper and lower limits on airspeed for weapon launch, are important criteria in terms of combat superiority. The Valkyrie has very high levels of maneuverability with maintained stability and controllability at extreme angles of attack. Maximum turn rates are important in close combat and also at medium and long range, when the mission may involve engaging consecutive targets in different sectors of the airspace.

The swept-forward wing provides a number of advantages:

Higher lift-to-drag ratio
Higher capacity in dogfight maneuvers
Higher range at subsonic speed
Improved stall resistance and anti-spin characteristics
Improved stability at high angles of attack
A lower minimum flight speed
A shorter take-off and landing distance

The Valkyrie IDS design places a much higher degree of importance on low observance throughout the entire spectrum of sensors including radar signature, visual, infrared, acoustic, and radio frequency then previous generation LGDS fighters. Consequently, the Valkyrie IDS has a low radar signature that is due to a combination of factors, including special shaping techniques that include double curvature surfaces, the use of radar absorbent material, and attention to detail such as hinges and pilot helmets that could provide a radar return.

The Valkyrie has been designed to disguise its infrared emissions to make it harder to detect by infrared homing ("heat seeking") surface-to-air or air-to-air missiles. For example, new ceramic-matrix RAM is utilized on the engine exhaust nozzles to reduce radar and IR signatures. Additionally, a complicated series of paints and coatings are used to meet both RCS and infra-red suppression requirements. A new type of paint, or topcoat, increases the Valkyrie’s stealthiness by reducing its vulnerability to infrared threats. The topcoat protects the aircraft against a broad range of wavelengths and uses metal oxides for optimal radar cross section compatibility.

Engine:
The Valkyrie IDS is powered by two ALTECH 25 thrust vectoring afterburning engines. Each ALTECH 25 produces 23,780 lbf (105.78 kN) of dry thrust and 35,000lbs lbf (155 kN) of thrust with afterburner. The 3D thrust vectoring gives the Valkyrie higher maneuverability with each nozzle capable of ±20° in the pitch and 5° yaw axis.

Avionics:
The Valkyrie shares the Chimera ATF sensor suite. It’s AN/APG-7 AESA look down shoot down radar, designed by Nemesis Electronic Systems is augmented by the Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) mounted under the nose of the aircraft. The AN/APG-7 provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking of all targets in range, coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges as great as 200 miles.

The AN/APG-7 is designed for air superiority and strike operations and features a low-observable, active-aperture, electronically-scanned array that can track multiple targets in any weather. The AN/APG-7 changes frequencies more than 2,000 times per second to reduce the chance of being intercepted. The radar can also use complicated search patterns that reduce the chance of detection.

The radar can also focus its emissions to overload enemy sensors, giving the aircraft an electronic-attack capability. The AN/APG-7 transmits data at the rate of 600 Megabit per second while receiving data at 1 gigabit per second. This is the Valkyrie's primary connection to the combat network system.

Three Nemesis Electronic Systems Common Integrated Processing Units (CIPU)s are the “brains” of the Valkyrie avionics. Each CIPU can process 13.1 billion instructions per second and has 1 gigabyte of memory. Each CIPU, which is the size of an oversized bread box, supports all signal and data processing for all sensors and mission avionics. Additionally, information can be gathered from the radar and other onboard and offboard systems, filtered by the CIPU, and offered in easy-to-digest ways on several cockpit displays, enabling the pilot to remain on top of complicated situations.

The avionics include the AN/ALR-9 radar warning receiver which is a passive receiver system capable of detecting the radar signals in the environment. The AN/ALR-9 is composed of more than 30 antennas smoothly blended into the wings and fuselage that provide all around coverage plus azimuth and elevation information. The AN/ALR-9 has been demonstrated detecting radars at ranges as long as 400 nmi and enables the Valkyrie to limit its own radar emission to preserve its stealth. As a target approaches, the receiver can cue the AN/APG-7 radar to track the target with a narrow beam, which can be as focused down to 1° by 1° in azimuth and elevation.

The Electronic Optical Targeting System (EOTS) include a laser designator and tracker (60,000' attitude) for guiding laser-guided bombs, cryogenically cooled FLIR receiver and CCD television cameras mounted under the nose of the aircraft. Eight additional passive infrared sensors are distributed over the aircraft as part of Nemesis Electronic Systems' AN/AAQ-7 distributed aperture system (DAS), which acts as a missile warning system, reports missile launch locations, detects and tracks approaching aircraft spherically around the Valkyrie, and replaces traditional night vision goggles for night operations and navigation. All DAS functions are performed simultaneously, in every direction, at all times.

Sensor fusion combines data from all onboard and offboard sensors into a common view to prevent the pilot from being overwhelmed. The cockpit is all glass without any conventional instruments. Three multi-function heads down displays are the center pieces of the glass cockpit. The Symmetriad AHG-1 helmet features the latest avionics systems, including a full projected helmet-mounted display, active noise cancellation, and a filtered microphone to improve the work of voice control systems mounted display system replaces the conventional heads up display.

The DVI system by Nemesis Incorporated is a speaker-dependent system that provides the pilot command and control of non-critical cockpit functions, to reduce pilot workload, improve aircraft safety, and expand mission capabilities. Confirmation of voice commands is either visual or aural. Emergency escape is by a Symmetriad Laertes IV Advanced Ejection Seat. Pilots wear Symmetriad AMS-4 g-suits with built-in air management and health monitoring systems.

The Valkyrie IDS uses combined radio frequency and infrared (SAIRST) situational awareness to track all nearby aircraft continually with the pilot's helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) to display and select targets. This gives the Valkyrie the ability to use High Off-Boresight (HOBS) weapons to eliminate threats.

The Valkyrie uses fibre optic cabling and circuitry is composed of Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) for protection against electromagnetic interference or EMP attack where possible. Additional protections are provided by utilization of antennas and power connections with surge protectors designed specifically to defend against EMP attack, the cockpit is coated with a conductive coating, and all doors and wiring/tubing pathways through protective shielding is sealed with conductive gaskets.

Armaments:
Armaments include an internal 20 mm (0.787 in) M31A2 six-barreled, air-cooled, electrically fired Gatling-style cannon, which fires 20 mm rounds at 6600 rpm in starboard wing root with 500 rounds, and an internal bomb bay for up to 6× Spike AMRAAM and 2× Spectre BVRAAM or other weaponry. At the expense of being more detectable by radar, many more missiles, bombs and fuel tanks can be attached on four wing pylons and two near wingtip positions (10,000lbs per wing).

Countermeasures:
Countermeasures include the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars which can act as an ECM device to track, locate and eventually jam enemy radar. The electronic attack capability is developed enough that a Valkyrie IDS can burn out unshielded electronics. 60 flares and 60 chaff are carried in two side mounted dispensers.

General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 65 ft 9 in (19.80 m)
Wingspan: 16.7 m (54 ft 9 in)
Height: 19 ft 8 in (6.05 m)
Wing area: Wing area: 61.87 m² (666 ft²)
Empty weight: 45,130 lb (20,470.62 kg)
Loaded weight: 66,040 lb (29,955.24 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 83,500 lb (38,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2× ALTECH 25 pitch and yaw thrust vectoring turbofans
Dry thrust: 23,780 lbf (105.78 kN) each
Thrust with afterburner: 35,000lbs lbf (155 kN) each
Fuel capacity: 22,711 lb (10,300 kg) internally or 30,700 lb (13,930.27 kg) with two external fuel tanks

Performance:
Maximum speed:
At altitude: Mach 1.88
Supercruise: Mach 1.3
Range: 2,000 nmi (2,440 mi, 3,926 km) with 2 external fuel tanks
Combat radius: 510 nmi (561 mi, 902 km)
Ferry range: 3,416 mi (2,969 nmi, 5,500 km)
Service ceiling: 70,000 ft (21,336 m)
Wing loading: 79.4 lb/ft² (360 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight: 1.21
Maximum g-load: -3.0/+9.0 g

Armament:
Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M31A2 Gatling gun in starboard wing root, 500 rounds
Air to air loadout:
6× Spike AMRAAM
2× Spectre BVRAAM
Air to ground loadout:
2× Spike AMRAAM and
2× Spectre BVRAAM for self-protection, and one of the following:
2× 1,000 lb (450 kg) JDAM or
2× Wind Corrected Munitions Dispensers (WCMDs) or
8× 250 lb (110 kg) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs
Hardpoints: 4× under-wing pylon stations can be fitted to carry 600 gallon drop tanks or weapons, each with a capacity of 5,000 lb

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:51 am

Chimera Advanced Tactical Fighter

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased from LG Defense Inc.

Overview:
The Chimera ATF was a child of the X-17 and X-19 concepts put forth during the fighter trials that led to the adoption of the Valkyrie IDS. In that competition the X-17 and X-19 both took the path of high stealth and capable electronic suites while the Valkyrie IDS took the path of maneuverability and low observability. The Valkyrie won that competition due to its exceptional dog fighting characteristics, its powerful electronics and its overall survivability.

The governments parameters for the Advanced Tactical Fighter were to develop an aircraft with the ability to operate from carriers and take the fight to the enemy. This meant that the aircraft would often be forced to penetrate heavily defended enemy areas. The ability to conducted lengthy combat air patrols were also an important consideration. The aircraft needed all weather operation, an effective strike ability with the use of stand off weapons preferred and the ability to penetrate heavily defended enemy air defenses.

Rushing Aircraft Company borrowed from its X-17. Rushing married a slippery high stealth airframe to the electronics package, including LPI radar and multi-spectral sensors, used in the Valkyrie thus cutting development cost. Rushing also developed a digital electronic warfare ability by attached wing pods. Though Rushing would go far beyond an updated X-17 by taking a look at a test craft called the Hummingbird.

The Hummingbird was a tailless research aircraft designed to determine the feasibility of thrust vectoring and tailless design that flew in the early 90's. The Hummingbird had proven its design in over 500 test flights and managed to achieve controlled flight at a 70° angle of attack.

The Hummingbird design had an inherently lower RCS then aircraft with tails. Therefore, Rushing decided to build their ATF from the ground up to be a tailless stealth aircraft. In initial test and comparisons the Chimera ATF showed a superior ability to penetrate enemy air defense. Stealth, super maneuverability and electronics give the Chimera respectable air to air capability.

Airframe:
There are two broad aspects of RCS minimization techniques. One falls under the effort to restructure the frame, and covers the geometric design considerations that are taken into account when aiming for a low RCS. The other principle is referred to as “radar absorbent materials” and is concerned with the materials that help to reduce the reflectivity of the airframe, as well as the structures that will support these materials and integrate them into the airframe often referred to as “Radar-absorbent structures”. These two path are of course not taken in isolation during the design; trade-offs have to be made between them in the design of the Chimera.

The most efficient way to reflect radar waves back to the transmitting radar is with orthogonal metal plates, forming a corner reflector consisting of either a dihedral or a trihedral. This configuration occurs in the tail of a conventional aircraft, where the vertical and horizontal components of the tail are set at right angles. To reduce this effect the Chimera was designed as a tailless airplane.

This tailless design results in an exceptionally maneuverable aircraft with outstanding low observability features. The fuselage and canopy have sloping sides. The canopy seam, bay doors and other surface interfaces are saw-toothed. The engine face is deeply hidden by a serpentine inlet duct and weapons are carried internally.

The tailless design utilizes a modified Lambda wing design mounted at the rear of the aircraft and supported by a slight delta shaping which moves towards the aircraft cockpit. The wing is constructed of nearly 90% composites reinforced with carbon nanotube doped carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The Chimera can maintain a constant angle of attack of over 60° and utilizes split ailerons, deflectable slats on the leading edge, thrust vectoring and a powerful fly by optics system.

The Chimera was designed with low observance throughout the entire spectrum of sensors including radar signature, visual, infrared signature, acoustic, and radio frequency as primary considerations. The low radar signature is due to a combination of factors which include special shaping techniques that include double curvature surfaces, the use of radar absorbent material, and attention to detail such as hinges and pilot helmets that could provide a radar return.

The engines use radar-absorbent material-coated S-shaped intake ducts that shield the compressor fan from reflecting radar waves. The intakes are designed through careful shaping of the airflow to prevent engine surge resulting in a compressor stall to enhance the top speed of the aircraft and performance at high angles of attack.

To disguise its infrared emissions and make it harder to detect by infrared homing surface-to-air or air-to-air missiles the Chimera uses a new ceramic-matrix RAM on its engine exhaust nozzles that is designed to reduce both the radar and IR signatures. Additionally, the aircraft uses a complicated series of paints and coatings. A new type of paint, or topcoat, first used to increase the Valkyrie's stealthiness by reducing its vulnerability to infrared threats is also applied to the Chimera. The topcoat protects the aircraft against a broad range of wavelengths and uses metal oxides for optimal radar cross section compatibility.

The Chimera is 40% titanium, 30% composite, 20% aluminum and 1% thermoplastic by weight. Titanium is used for its high strength-to-weight ratio in critical stress areas, including some of the bulkheads, and also for its heat-resistant qualities in the hot sections of the aircraft where it is combined with thermal coatings. Carbon-fiber composites have been used for the fuselage frame, the doors, the wings, and for the honeycomb sandwich construction of its skin panels.

The Chimera with its inherently unstable tailless design and 3D thrust vectoring is more maneuverable and agile than other fighters. In addition, the tailless design reduces the weight, drag and radar cross section of the aircraft. The Chimera includes a tailhook, concealed in a bay when not in use, to effect carrier landings.

The Chimera is tough and resistant to engine surge even during extreme maneuvers like classic, inverted and flat spins. This results in an aircraft capable of greater reliability and maneuverability. The Chimera is capable of performing a 180 degree turn. With such a high angle of attack the plane retains control and can perform such maneuvers as the Herbst maneuver, Pugachev's Cobra, and the Kulbit. The Chimera thrust vectoring nozzles, fly by optic system and tailless design allow the aircraft to turn tightly, and perform extremely high alpha (angle of attack) maneuvers.

Engine:
Thrust is provided by two ALTECH 30 low bypass turbofans with afterburning. The ALTECH 30 features 3D thrust vectoring technology. These engines allow the Chimera to fly in a different direction to where the nose is pointing. The nozzles can be pointed 32 degrees in either direction on the y axis, and 15 degrees in either direction on the x axis. The engine generates a larger thrust and has a complex automation system, to facilitate flight modes such as maneuverability. Each engine can independently vector its thrust upwards, downward or side to side. Vectoring one engine up with the other one down can produce a twisting force. Each ALTECH 30 produces 30,550 lbf (135.89 kN) of dry thrust and 42,000lbs lbf (186.82 kN) of thrust with afterburner.

The fuel is cooled to reduced temperatures which are substantially less than ambient temperature so that the volume of the fuel is reduced. The fuel is then stored in the fuel tanks while the fuel is at the reduced temperatures with the reduced volume of the fuel thereby allowing more fuel to be held. A further benefit of this method of fueling is that the energy value of the fuel per unit volume is increased. The onboard fuel cooling system uses liquid nitrogen as a fuel coolant. The refrigerated fuel system provides for more power and increased range through enhanced efficiency and greater fuel volume.

The refrigerated fuel is used to actively cool the aircraft leading edges and its engines tail pipes. This active cooling increases the aircraft resistance to infra-red tracking substantially. Not only does the aircraft have a very low RCS but it is much harder to track by heat seeking weapons. Both factors contribute to an aircraft that can get closer to the enemy and deeper into enemy air space.

Avionics:
The Chimera ATF shares the AN/APG-7 Active Electronically Scanned Array designed by Nemesis Electronic Systems for the Valkyrie IDS. The AN/APG-7 provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking of all targets in range, coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges as great as 200 miles (321 km). The radar features 15 kw of peak power and 120° Azimuth and elevation.

Designed for air superiority and strike operations, the AN/APG-7 features a low-observable, active-aperture, electronically-scanned array that can track 100 targets in any weather. The AN/APG-7 changes frequencies more than 2,000 times per second to reduce the chance of being intercepted. The radar can also use complicated search patterns that reduce the chance of detection.

The AN/APG-77 has a dedicated high resolution Synthetic-aperture radar mode. The radar can also focus its emissions to overload enemy sensors, giving the Chimera an electronic-attack capability. The AN/APG-7 transmits data at the rate of 600 Megabit per second while receiving data at 1 gigabit per second. This is the Chimera's primary connection to the combat network system. The aircraft also contains a dedicated SATCOM module to provide for combat network connectivity even on deep strike missions.

Three Nemesis Electronic Systems Common Integrated Processing Units (CIPU) are the “brains” of the Chimera avionics. Each CIPU is composed of twin quad core processors, each with four cores on one die and an integrated memory controller, front side bus and 4 megabyte cache. Each core can process 13.1 billion instructions per second. Each CIPU has 8 gigabyte of memory. Each CIPU, which is the size of an oversized bread box, supports all signal and data processing for all sensors and mission avionics. Additionally, information can be gathered from the radar and other onboard and offboard systems, filtered by the CIPU, and offered in easy-to-digest ways on several cockpit displays, enabling the pilot to remain on top of complicated situations.

Each CIPU is a sealed unit that is actively cooled by the aircraft's refrigerated fuel system. Like any liquid cooled computer case the CIPU runs cooler and as designed provides for greater resistance to the elements.

The AN/ALR-9 radar warning receiver has been demonstrated detecting radars at ranges as long as 400 nmi (740 km). This radar warning receiver allows the Chimera ATF to limit its own radar emission to preserve its stealth. The AN/ALR-9 is composed of over 30 antennas smoothly blended into the wings and fuselage that provide all around coverage plus azimuth and elevation information. As a target approaches, the receiver can cue the AN/APG-7 radar to track the target with a narrow beam, which can be as focused down to 1° by 1° in azimuth and elevation.

The Electronic Optical Targeting System (EOTS) augments the AN/APG-7 and includes a laser designator and tracker (60,000' attitude) for guiding laser-guided bombs, cryogenically cooled FLIR receiver and CCD television cameras mounted under the nose of the aircraft.

Eight additional passive infrared/Ultra violet sensors are distributed over the aircraft as part of Nemesis Electronic Systems' AN/AAQ-7 distributed aperture system (DAS), which performs several important functions. The DAS acts as a missile warning system, reports missile launch locations, detects and tracks approaching aircraft spherically around the Chimera, and replaces traditional night vision goggles for night operations and navigation. DAS functions are performed simultaneously, in every direction, at all times.

Sensor fusion combines data from all onboard and offboard sensors into a common view to prevent the pilot from being overwhelmed. The Chimera cockpit is all glass without any conventional instrumentation. The centerpiece are four multi-function heads down displays which are manipulated by means of softkeys, touch screen, XY cursor and voice command. The Symmetriad AHG-1 helmet features the latest avionics systems, including a full projected helmet-mounted display, active noise cancellation, and a filtered microphone to improve the work of voice control systems and replaces the traditional heads up display.

The DVI system used by Nemesis Electronics is a speaker-dependent system that provides the pilot command and control of all non-critical cockpit functions. Confirmation of voice commands is either visual or aural. This system is capable of sending text based orders to other aircraft or facilities through the aircrafts AESA based datalink.

Emergency escape is provided by a Symmetriad Laertes IV Advanced Ejection Seat. Furthermore, the pilot wears a Symmetriad AMS-4 g-suits with built-in air management and health monitoring systems.

The Chimera uses combined radio frequency and infrared (SAIRST) situational awareness to track all nearby aircraft continually with the pilot's helmet-mounted display system (HMDS). The Chimera uses fibre optic cabling and circuitry is composed of Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) for protection against electromagnetic interference or EMP attack where possible. Additional protections are provided by utilization of antennas and power connections with surge protectors designed specifically to defend against EMP attack, the cockpit is coated with a conductive coating, and all doors and wiring/tubing pathways through protective shielding is sealed with conductive gaskets.

Armaments:
Armaments include an internal 20 mm (0.787 in) M31A2 six-barreled, air-cooled, electrically fired Gatling-style cannon, which fires 20 mm rounds at 6600 rpm in starboard wing root with 480 rounds with a remotely operated door that shields the gun from radar when not in use. A bomb bay carries the Chimera's standard ordinance internally. Many more missiles, bombs and fuel tanks can be attached on wing pylons near wingtip positions at the expense of stealth.

Countermeasures:
Countermeasures include the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars which can act as an ECM device to track, locate and eventually jam enemy radar. The electronic attack capability is developed enough that a Chimera can burn out unshielded electronics. 60 flares and 60 chaff are carried in two side mounted dispensers.

General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 67.9 ft (20.69 m)
Wingspan: 45.2 ft (13.77 m )
Height: 18.44 ft (5.5m)
Wing area: 667 ft² (62.0 m²)
Empty weight: 48,500 lb (18,400 kg)
Loaded weight: 70,050 lb (31,774.15 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 87,000 lb (39,462.53 kg)
Powerplant: 2 x ALTECH 30
Dry thrust: 30,550 lbf (135.89 kN)
Thrust with afterburner: 42,000lbs lbf (186.82 kN)
Fuel capacity: 24,310 lb (11,026 kg) internally or 32,700 lb (14,832.14 kg) with two external fuel tanks.

Performance:
Maximum speed:
At altitude: Mach 2.25
Supercruise: Mach 1.6
Range: 2,000 nmi (2,440 mi, 3,926 km with 2 external fuel tanks)
Combat radius: 600 nmi (690 mi, 1,110 km)
Ferry range: 3,417 miles (5,500 km)
Service ceiling: 70,000 ft (21,336 m)
Wing loading: 79.4 lb/ft² (360 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight:
Maximum g-load: -4.0/+10.0 g

Armament:
Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M31A2 Gatling gun in starboard wing root, 500 rounds
Air to air loadout:
8× Spike AMRAAM
4× Spectre BVRAAM
Air to ground loadout:
4× Spike AMRAAM and
2× Spectre BVRAAM for self-protection, and one of the following:
4× 1,000 lb (450 kg) JDAM or
4× Wind Corrected Munitions Dispensers (WCMDs) or
16× 250 lb (110 kg) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs
Hardpoints: 4 × under-wing pylon stations can be fitted to carry 600 gallon drop tanks or weapons, each with a capacity of 5000 lb

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:39 am

Storm Shadow B-1

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased from LG Defense Inc.

The Storm Shadow B-1is a heavy bomber designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses and deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons. It uses speed, its very high altitude and standoff weapons to devastate its targets. Capable of speeds of Mach 4.03 and an attitude of 160,000 feet this aircraft packs a formidable punch carrying 60,000 lbs of ordinance internally. Capable of air launching 12 Seahag Stealth Cruise Missiles.

The Storm Shadow has a range of 8000 nautical miles without refueling. Jointly developed by Rushing Aircraft and Kirov Design this Jet features an advanced engine design that increases efficiency and power over previous designs while lowering fuel cost significantly. It combines GPS Aided Targeting System (GATS) with GPS-aided bombs such as Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM). This uses its passive mode on its AESA electronically scanned array APQ-200 radar to correct GPS errors of targets and gain much better than laser-guided weapon accuracy when "dumb" gravity bombs are equipped with a GPS-aided "smart" guidance tail kit. Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) mounted under the nose of the aircraft provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking of all targets in range, coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges as great as 200 miles without compromising the aircraft's stealth. EOTS include a laser designator and tracker (50,000' attitude) for guiding laser-guided bombs, cryogenically cooled FLIR receiver and CCD television cameras.

Countermeasures include the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars which can act as an ECM device to track, locate and eventually jam enemy radar. Flares and chaff are also present carried.

Crew: 2 (aircraft commander, copilot/weapons officer)
Length: 44.5 m
Wingspan: Extended: 41.8 m
Height: 5.4 m
Wing area: 181.2 m²
Empty weight: 70,100 kg
Loaded weight: 140,000 kg
Maximum speed: Mach 4.03
Cruise speed: Mach 3.2

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:46 am

AH-3 Archangel

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased from LG Defense Inc.

The AH-3 Archangel is a five-blade, twin-engine attack helicopter with reverse-tricycle landing gear, and tandem cockpit for a crew of two. Its incorporated stealth features to avoid detection, such as retractable weapon stations and main gun, and stealth faceting and radar absorbent materials. The AH-3 Archangel's noise signature is noticeably smaller than others in its class being 10 times quieter than an AH-64 Apache.

The helicopter is armed with a 30 mm automatic M230 Electric Cannon firing depleted uranium armor piercing rounds that can be slaved to the gunner's Helmet mounted display, fixed to a locked forward firing position, or controlled via the Target Acquisition and Designation System (TADS). The Archangel carries a range of external stores on its retractable weapon stations, typically a mixture of Aries ATGM, Cobra 7 general-purpose unguided 70 mm rockets, and Puma laser guided SAMs, Puma 2 fire and forget , IR homing SAMs for countermeasures defense.

TADS contains stabilized electro-optical sensors, a laser rangefinder and laser target designator. The TADS assembly can rotate +/- 120 degrees in azimuth, +30/-60 degrees in elevation and can move independently of the Pilot Night Vision System (PNVS). The movements of TADS can be 'slaved' to the head movements of the helicopter crew to point where they are looking. This allows images from TADS to be projected onto the crew helmet-mounted optical sights, overlaid upon their view of the cockpit and battle space.

TADS contains a thermal imaging infrared camera, a full color television camera and a directional laser microphone. The AN/APG-18 millimeter-wave Fire Control Radar (FCR) target acquisition system as well as the Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) is housed above the rotor. The elevated position of the radome allows detection and (arcing) missile engagement of targets even when the helicopter itself is concealed by an obstacle. The RFI has a highly sensitive 360 degree field of view and integration with the aircraft survivability equipment.

Mounted above the TADS, the PNVS contains an infrared camera slaved to the head movements of the pilot. PNVS can rotate +/- 90 degrees in azimuth and +20/-45 degrees in elevation. Pilot Night Vision System (PNVS) has a high rate of movement (120° per second) so as to accurately match the head movements of the pilot.

All Archangel feature a digital communication suite capable of utilizing and sharing data across the interconnected combat network. This allows the use of sensor data from air, ground, ships and satellites to target enemy forces.

The helicopter utilizes Black Hole OrcanaTM technology to move the engines heat signature to a point above and behind the helicopter. Utilizing aerodynamic shaping the aircraft concentrates engine heat signature up and behind the helicopter. The aircraft also carries flare and chaff dispensers.

Crew: 2 (Pilot, copilot/weapons officer)
Length: 15.73 m
Rotor diameter: 12.90 m
Height: 3.37 m
Empty weight: 3,942 kg
Loaded weight: 4,806 kg
Maximum speed: 500 km/h
Cruise speed: 500 km/h
Range: 500 km (internal fuel)
Ferry range: 2,430 km
Service ceiling: 7,200 m

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:57 am

RH-77 Stealth Attack Helicopter Gunship

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased from Gemballa Avionic Development.

The RH-77 is the premier strike helicopter in service within the Dual Imperial armed forces. The RH-77 is part of a new breed of attack helicopters that are lighter and stronger than previous models, that incorporate advanced radar technology and stealth capabilities. The RH-77 incorporates state of the art technologies and lethal weaponry, to allow it to fulfill a number of roles, ranging from counter-insurgancy to full scale assaults.

Origins
The RH-77 was born out of the need to replace the AH-64D Longbow Helicopters that were now eleven years old. While the AH-64D was still a moden and effective design, Gemballa Avionic Development put through a new design, promising to be more effective in everyway. Mikoyan-Guryevich demanded a platform that could take out enemy armour the moment it rolled across the border, as well as a platform that could provide close air support to troops on the ground.

Avionics
The RH-77 uses a target designation and night vision system similar to that found in the AH-64 Apache, however the new design promises staggering improvements over the system fitted to other attack helicopters. The new system is called ATAS or Advanced Target Acquistion System. ATAS is made up of several stabilized electro-optical sensors, a laser rangefinder and laser target designator. The TADS assembly can rotate +/- 140 degrees in azimuth, +60/-90 degrees in elevation, giving the pilots an excellent view of the surroundings, and can even allow the pilots to see what is below the aircraft. The movements of ATAS can be slaved to the head movements of the helicopter crew to point in the direction that their head is facing. Images from the camer to be projected onto the crew helmet-mounted optical sights, overlaid upon their view of the cockpit and battle space. ATAS also contains a thermal imaging infrared camera and a full colour daylight television camera, with 1280x1040 resolution.

The crews optical sights are mounted to their helmet and give the impression of an overly large sun visor. In reality, it is actually a complex screen which acts as a HUD to the pilot and co-pilot. When the system is not in use, the screen can be selected to clear, so the pilot can see the surroundings. The screen automatically polarizes to keep sun glare to a minimum. The screen can also display images from the night vision/thermal imaging camera or the ATAS when selected.

The ATAS system is blended in to the main body of the aircraft, as so to preserve its stealth capabilities and enhance aerodynamics. This of course does make the aircraft more difficult to service, but greatly improves battlefield performance.

The RH-77 also features the Cervelo SH-2 millimeter-wave Fire Control Radar (FCR) target acquisition system as well as the Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI). The elevated position of the radome allows detection and (arching) missile engagement of targets even when the helicopter itself is concealed by an obstacle (e.g. terrain, trees or buildings). Further, a radio modem integrated with the sensor suite allows an RH-77 to share targeting data with other RH-77's that do not have a target within their own line-of-sight. In this manner a group of gunships can engage multiple targets revealed only by the radome of a single helicopter, exposing less risk to the group as they can remain hidden.

Cockpit
The cockpit was designed from the outset to be a fully glass cockpit wihtout any tradtional analouge instruments. This gives and advantage of having accurate and fail-safe data displays that are often much easier to read than analouge instruments. The cockpit itself is surrounded by kevlar plating, offering a high degree of protection to the pilots. Each pilot has a small compartment to store a 'go-bag' which will contain anything the pilot needs during the case of a forced landing.

The main features of the RH-77 cockpit include a simple and rapid start-up procedure, a highly developed Human-Machine Interface, a lightweight crew helmet designed from automotive racing helmets incorporating carbonfibre and kevlar, large anthropometric accommodation and the highly advanced targeting system as previously discussed The cockpit of the RH-77 is a tandem for a crew of two, with the pilot seated behind the co-pilot gunner. The aircraft can be flown from either cockpit and both spaces are identical in terms of design and layout.

Offensive Systems
The RH-77 employs Active Radar Homing missiles as its primary weapon for anti-armour. Active radar homing is a missile guidance method in which a guided missile contains a radar transceiver and the electronics necessary for it to find and track its target autonomously. Active radar homing is rarely employed as the only guidance method of a missile. It is most often used during the terminal phase of the engagement, mainly because since the radar transceiver has to be small enough to fit inside a missile and has to be powered from batteries, therefore having a relatively low Effective Radiated Power, its range is limited.To overcome this, most such missiles use a combination of command guidance with an inertial navigation system in order to fly from the launch point until the target is close enough to be detected and tracked by the missile. The missile therefore requires guidance updates via a datalink from the launching platform up until this point, in case the target is maneuvering, otherwise the missile may get to the projected interception point and find that the target is not there.

The RH-77 also employs general purpose unguided or laser guided rockets, which can either be high explosive or flechette rockets, which explode in mid-flight and unleash a rain of tungsten darts upon the enemy. Either choice of rocket is capable of wiping out enemy infantry or armour, however flechettes are more suited to the former, while high explosive is designed for the latter. Laser guided rockets require the co-pilot gunner to put the cross hair on the target, unguided requires the pilot to point the helicopter in the direction of the target. Indicators on the HUD show when a target is inline with the rockets.

The Emraad MG90 Chain Gun is the Area Weapon System on the RH-77. The MG90 is mounted in the lower section of the chain gun turret. It uses a 2.8 kW electric motor to load 30 mm linkless ammunition at a rate of 725 shots per minute. The gun has a positive cook-off safety (open bolt clearing) and double ram prevention. The gun can be slaved to the eye of the pilot or co-pilot gunner to fire on the target that the crew member is looking at. This is done by motion sensors mounted on the HUD.

Defensive Systems
The crew compartment and fuel tanks are armored such that the aircraft will remain flyable even after sustaining several hits from 30mm gunfire. The transmission is capable of flying the aircraft for another 45 minutes if it is damaged as such that the oil drains. As both crew compartments are identical, the loss of one crew member means the other can still fly the aircraft home, even though this would mean a hit from a very large calibre weapon.

The RH-77 also employs a DAS. A defensive aids system (DAS) is a military aircraft system which defends it from attack by surface-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles and guided anti-aircraft artillery. A DAS typically comprises chaff, flares, and electronic countermeasures combined with radar warning receivers to detect threats. On some modern aircraft, the entire system is integrated and computer-controlled, allowing an aircraft to autonomously detect, classify and act in an optimal manner against a potential threat to its safety. The engines have extremely intense insulation and cooling, eliminated their heat signature and hindering enemy heat seeking missiles' ability to track the RH-77.

The RH-77's stealth is reliant on radar absorbing paint and its low observance throughout the entire spectrum of sensors including radar signature, visual, infrared, acoustic, and radio frequency. This allows it to cover all angles, unlike the F-117 who focuses on the former and F-22 which conversely focuses on the latter. The materials used on the RH-77 are significantly more durable than those used on aircraft such as the B-2 and F-117, as the RH-77 can be kept out on the flightline instead of in climate controlled hangers, which the B-2 and F-117 require to remain effective.

Power and Rotor Blades
The RH-77 employs a four blade main rotor and a four blade tail rotor. The four blade design was selected due to its superior lift and noise supressing ability. The RH-77's blades slice cleanly through the air, instead of hammering it like older helicopters such as the Iroquois and JetRanger. This greatly reduces noise and boost fuel efficiency, by allowing the rotors to turn at a slower speed.

The RH-77 also has an 'auto yaw' feature, keeping the aircraft straight without the crew members needing to keep their foot on the rudder constantly.

Thrust is provided by two Kintech GZR1100 Turboshaft engines mounted either side of the fuselage, with heat suppressing devices to control heat emissions. The engines are rated at 1950kw each, providing an enourmous amount of power for lift.

The cruise speed of the RH-77 is 300kmh and the maximum speed possible is 325kmh. Pilots are never to exceed 350kmh. These comparitively high speeds are made possible by a low drag airframe, and advanced rotor technology.

Airframe
The body of the RH-77 is made from 70% carbon fiber reinforced polymer and kevlar, 16% aluminium, and 11% titanium. The rotors are made from fiber-plastic able to withstand combat damage and bird strikes. Protection against lightning and electromagnetic pulse is ensured by embedded copper/bronze grid and copper bonding foil.

The RH-77 incorporates stealth features and crash landing gear for survivability.

The wings underside either the fuselage are capable of carrying two rocket pods or missile racks each, and an anti-air missile mounted on the wing tips. These wings do not contribute to lift in anyway and are soley to provide hardpoints for ordnance.

Specifications

General characteristics
Crew: 2 (pilot, and co-pilot/gunner)
Length: 18.5 m (with both rotors turning)
Rotor diameter: 15.1 m
Height: 3.67 m
Disc area: 168.11 m²
Empty weight: 5,500 kg
Loaded weight: 9,000 kg
Max takeoff weight: 10,470 kg
Powerplant: 2x Kintech GZR1100 Turboshaft (1950kilowatts/2617 shaft horse power each)
Fuselage length: 15.3 m
Rotor systems: 4 blade main rotor, 4 blade tail rotor in non-orthogonal alignment

Performance
Never exceed speed: 350 km/h
Maximum speed: 325 km/h
Cruise speed: 300 km/h
Combat radius: 700km
Ferry range: 2,500 km
Service ceiling: 7,000 m
Rate of climb: 16.7 m/s
Disc loading: 47.9 kg/m²

Armament
Gun: 30 × 113 mm MG90 Chain Gun with 1,500 rounds
Hardpoints: Up to 6 pylon stations on stub wing
Rockets: Hydra 70 FFAR rockets
Missiles: AGM-114 Hellfire or AIM-9 Sidewinder or AIM-92 Stinger or MDBA Meteor

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:35 am

Jinn II UCAV

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased from LG Defense Inc.

The Kirov Design Jinn UCAV is a pilotless, single-engine, stealth-capable unmanned vehicle, that can autonomously penetrate deeply into enemy territory to attack enemy targets perform surveillance, and suppress enemy air defenses. The Jinn can also autonomously control a section of airspace against airborne threats. The systems AI system can communicate, allocate resources and conduct combat with a team of up to 100 Jinn operating together. Maximum speed is mach 1.3.

The Jinn UCAV is equipped with the AN/APG-5L AESA look down shoot down radar augmented by the Sharpshooter Targeting System mounted under the nose of the aircraft to provide positive target identification, autonomous tracking of 16 targets in range, coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance. Sharpshooter includes a laser designator and tracker (50,000' attitude) for guiding laser-guided bombs and cryogenically cooled FLIR receiver. The Jinn can be controlled when needed by an operator using the Matroiska Neural Net.

Designed with two weapons bays, one on each side of the engine, that may be each loaded with a single 2000 pound bomb or two air-to-air missiles and two air-to-air or air-to-ground weapons the Jinn can autonomously deliver ordinance with pinpoint accuracy.

Countermeasures include the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars which can act as an ECM device to track, locate and eventually jam enemy radar. Flares and chaff are also carried.

Range: 2,600 nautical miles
Service ceiling: 65,000 ft
Dimensions
Wingspan: 14.93m
Overall Length: 11.89m
Overall Height: 2.03m
Fuselage Length: 8.03m

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:37 am

Gemballa GM-24 Caballero - Advanced Multirole Fighter

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased From Gemballa Avionic Development

The GM-24 Caballero is a fifth generation multirole fighter aircraft incorporating technolgies such as thrust vectoring and stealth capabilities. The prototype GM-24 first flew in 2004, and the GM-24 entered production in late 2009. The GM-24 is designed primarily to ful-fill the air superiority role, but is also capable of performing ground attack/strike missions. Gemballa Avionic Development is the main contract partner and is responsible for the airframe, avionics and engines. The GM-24 seeks to make a compelling blend of stealth, speed, ordnance and agility, essential for the GM-24 to survive to and from its target and paramount for acheiving the mission goal with the demise of the target. The GM-24 is not designed to help little old ladies cross the street, nor is it designed to distribute aid to disaster prone areas. The GM-24 is a highly accomplished killing machine, capable of wiping out batteries of enemy armour or squadrons of enemy aircraft.

Origins

The GM-24 was designed to replace the aging IAI Kfir's in service with the Mikoyan-Guryevich Airforce. The Kfirs were often considered ahead of their time, with their outstanding performance and deadly lethality. By 1990, the edge was lost and for the first time in a long time, Mikoyan-Guryevich found herself with a fighter that could no longer rely on superior technology to emerge victorious. This was proven in the 1995 Vitaphone Emergency, where rebel groups managed to shoot down six Kfir's using new Surface-to-Air missiles. A new fighter was desperately needed as the Kfirs were now hopelessly outclassed. For the new fighter to not be ahead of the pack in terms of performance and technology, it would mean a retrograde step from the Kfir, thus creating the same problems experienced ten years ago in ten years time. In 2001, The Gemballa entry for the new fighter program was accepted and funded by the MiG Government. The concept aircraft was designated MiGM-24 and first took to the skies in 2004, performing a successful test flight. The GM-24 entered production in early 2009, and as of June 2010, nearly 400 GM-24's have been delivered to the Mikoyan-Guryevich Airforce.

Avionics

The GM-24's avionics include Cervelo SS-16 radar warning receiver/emissions locator system, Cervelo SB-77 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System) and the Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar. The DD-18X features both long-range target acquisition and low risk of interception of its own signals by enemy aircraft due to its complex set up and frequent channel changing.

The SS-16 is a passive receiver system capable of detecting the radar signals in the environment. It is composed of 30 antennas smoothly blended into the wings and fuselage that provide all around coverage plus azimuth and elevation information in the forward sector. With significantly greater range than the radar, it enables the GM-24 to limit its own radar emission to preserve its stealth. As a target approaches, the receiver can set the DD-18X radar to track the target with a very narrow radar wave, which can be as focused as precisely to 1° by 1° in azimuth and elevation.

The Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar is designed for air superiority and strike operations and features a low-observable, active-aperture, electronically-scanned array that can track multiple targets in any weather, including storms. The Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan changes electromagnetic frequencies at more than 1,000 times per second to greatly reduce the chance of being intercepted by an enemy aircraft. If the GM-24 is spotted, it can then focus its radar emissions on an enemy aircraft, to overload enemy sensors and thus jamming the enemy radar.

The radar's information is processed by two Indeon Common Integrated Processors (CIP). Each CIP can process 12 billion instructions per second and has one gigabyte of memory, allowing it to store a wealth of information and making the system nearly impossible to overload. Information can be gathered from the radar and other onboard and offboard systems, where it is then filtered by the CIP which will effectively 'gist' the meanings of the signals onto several cockpit displays, enabling the pilot to remain on top of complicated situations by having all the information simply presented. The powerful radar has an estimated range of 270 miles, though planned upgrades will allow a range of 250 miles or more in narrow beams with precision focusing.

Cockpit

The cockpit was designed from the outset to be a fully glass cockpit wihtout any tradtional analouge instruments. This presents the challenge of the chance of engine failure in which all the cockpit instruments fail as well. Two small inlets in the fuselage are automatically opened during engine failure, which suck in air to spin two generators, which provide enough power to keep the cockpit operational.

The leading features of the GM-24 cockpit include simple and rapid start-up allowing scrambles possible, highly developed Human Machine Interface, lightweight helmet designed from automotive racing helmets incorporating carbonfibre and kevlar, large anthropometric accommodation and highly integrated threat warning system as previously discussed. Other main features include the large single-piece canopy, side stick and improved life support systems over fourth generation fighters

The GM-24 also features a capability for NightVision systems, allowing the pilot to leave NVS goggles at home. Infra-red sensors in the front of the aircraft project a 360 degree night vision image around the cockpit, simulating a normal cockpit with the world illuminated albeit, from a lower view angle due to the sensors being mounted below the cockpit canopy.

Armament

The Caballero has two internal weapons bays mounted side by side in the underside of the fuselage which can carry three long range missiles, six medium range missiles or twelve short range missile in each two bays. The missile racks can be replaced with bomb racks that can permit carrying four medium bombs or sixteen small diameter bombs in each bay or a combination of both. Carrying missiles and bombs internally enhances its stealth capability and returns lower drag due to the absense of underwing armament permitting higher speeds, both maximum and cruise, and a much longer range due to less fuel being required. Launching ordnance requires opening the weapons bay doors for less than a second. The ordnance is pushed clear of the airframe by hydraulic arms where they then fire at the target. This reduces the GM-24's chance of detection by enemy radar systems due to launched ordnance and also allows the GM-24's to launch missiles and ordnance while maintaining very high speeds. The aircraft can also designate targets to laser guided bombs giving it an excellent capability as a strike aircraft.The GM-24 also carries one ZZ-II Vulcan 30 mm gatling gun type cannon in the nose. The ZZ-II' can carry 500 rounds, which is enough for roughly seven seconds of constant fire. The ZZ-II is designed for small targets where firing a missile would be unefficient or as a weapon of last resort. The opening for the cannon's firing barrel is covered by a trapdoor when not in use to maintain stealth and reduce drag.

The GM-24 can be adapted for a range of missiles including high energy long range missiles. Standard missiles that are sold with the GM-24 are the AIM-9 Sidewinder short range missile, the AIM-120D medium range missile and the MBDA Meteor long range missile. The GM-24 can carry a variety of laser guided bombs as well as standard munitions.

The wings include four hardpoints, each rated to handle 2,500 kg. Each hardpoint has a pylon that can carry a detachable drop fuel tank or a rail launcher that holds two air-air missiles. However, use of external stores compromises stealth and has a detrimental effect on maneuverability, speed, and range (unless external fuel is carried). The two inner hardpoints are set up to carry extra fuel tanks. These hardpoints allow the mounting pylons to be jettisoned in flight so the fighter can regain its stealth after exhausting external stores. The GM-24 also features the SmartPod laser guiding system. The Pod is effectively a guider for laser guided bombs which deploys when a missile or bomb is fired, guides the missile or bomb to its target and then retracts when not being used, minimising drag and increasing stealth capabilities even further.

Defensive Systems

The GM-24 also employs a DAS. A defensive aids system (DAS) is a military aircraft system which defends it from attack by surface-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles and guided anti-aircraft artillery. A DAS typically comprises chaff, flares, and electronic countermeasures combined with radar warning receivers to detect threats. On the GM-24, the entire system is integrated and computer-controlled, allowing an aircraft to autonomously detect, classify and act in an optimal manner against a potential threat to its safety.

Thrust & Thrust Vectoring

Thrust is provided by two Azzuri TR-GT400LE turbofans with afterburning. The Azzuri company is best known for its work on civillian airliners with transport giant Los Rios, producing turbo fan engines for large subsonic airliners.

The ability of the airframe to withstand the stress and heat is a further key factor, especially in an aircraft using as many polymers as the GM-24. However, while many aircraft are faster on paper, the internal carriage of its standard combat load allows the aircraft to reach comparatively higher performance with a heavy load over other modern aircraft due to its lack of drag from external stores. It is one of only a handful of aircraft that can sustain supersonic flight without the use of afterburner augmented thrust and its associated high fuel consumption. This ability is termed supercruise. This allows the aircraft to hit time-critical, fleeting or mobile targets that a subsonic aircraft would not have the speed to reach and an afterburner dependent aircraft would not have the fuel to reach.

Both turbofans feature 3D Thrust vectoring technology, allowing the GM-24 to fly in a different direction to where the nose is pointing. The nozzles can be pointed 20 degrees in either direction on the y axis, and 5 degrees in either direction on the x axis, further boosting agility. Variable altitude engine intakes are featured on both engines reducing the risk of compressor stall.

Both engines are rated at 41,000lbf per engine, resulting in a phenomenally high maximum speed of 2850km/h at altitude or well above Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound). The GM-24 can supercruise at Mach 2 (2100km/h).

Airframe

The GM-24 was designed to be as 'slippery' as possible by effectively removing all drag inducing external features and mounting them inside the airframe, further enhancing its stealth and performance.

The GM-24's stealth is reliant on radar absorbing paint and its low observance throughout the entire spectrum of sensors including radar signature, visual, infrared, acoustic, and radio frequency. This allows it to cover all angles, unlike the F-117 who focuses on the former and F-22 which conversely focuses on the latter. The materials used on the GM-24 are significantly more durable than those used on aircraft such as the B-2 and F-117, as the RM-30 can be kept out on the flightline instead of in climate controlled hangers, which the B-2 and F-117 require to remain effective.

Specifications

Specifications

Crew: 1
Length: 20.6m
Wingspan: 14.4m
Height: 5.86m
Wing area: 79.04 m²
Empty weight: 21,700 kg
Loaded weight: 32,300 kg
Max takeoff weight 38,000 kg
Powerplants: 2× Azzuri TR-GT400LE Three dimensionalThrust vectoring turbofans
Dry thrust: 32,000 lbf
Thrust with afterburner 40,000+ lbf
Fuel capacity: 8,500 kg internally, or 12,500 kg with two external fuel tanks

Performance

Maximum speed:

At altitude: Mach 2.68 (2,850 km/h)
Supercruise: Mach 1.98 (2,100 km/h)
Range: 3,960 km with 2 external fuel tanks
Combat radius: 1200km
Ferry range 4,219 km)
Service ceiling: 65,000 ft
Wing loading: 77 lb/ft² (375 kg/m²)

Armament

Guns: 1× 30 mm ZZ-II gatling gun in nose, 500 rounds

Air to air loadout:
4× MDBA Meteor
or
4× AIM-120 AMRAAM
and
4× AIM-9 Sidewinder

Air to ground loadout:
4× AIM-120 AMRAAM
or
4x MDBA Meteor
and
4× AIM-9 Sidewinder
2x 1000lb Laser Guided Bombs
or
6x 500lb Laser Guided Bombs
or
6x Exocet Air-Ground/Air-Sea Missile

Hardpoints: 4× under-wing pylon stations each with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,500kg).

Avionics
RWR (Radar warning receiver): 500 km or more
Radar: 450 km against 1m2 targets
Chemring MJU-39/40 flares for protection against IR missiles.

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:42 am

GM-23 Czapka Lightweight Strike Fighter

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased From Gemballa Avionic Development

The GM-23 Czapka is intended as a lightweight stike fighter capable of performing a raft of duties. Whilst the GM-23 is essentially a scaled down and cheaper version of the GM-24 Caballero, it is intended to offer much the same capabilities for a much lesser operating and purchasing cost. The GM-23 first entered service in 2009, and is currently in service with the Mikoyan-Guryevich Air Force as a frontline strike fighter, capable of performing close air support and strike roles, as well as being capable to take on air-superiority missions.

Origins

The GM-24 was selected as a replacement for the IAI Kfir aircraft which had served Mikoyan-Guryevich outstandingly, however the Caballero was quite expensive to run and maintain in comparison to the Kfir. Although the Caballero is regarded as one of the best fighter aircraft in the world, there was not always a need for its superb talents. That is where the Czapka was introduced. The word Caballero is the Spanish word for 'Knight,' Czapka referrs to the elite Polish/German cavalry of distant times.

Avionics

The GM-23's avionics include a slightly downgraded version of the Cervelo SS-16 radar warning receiver/emissions locator system, Cervelo SB-77 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System) and the Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar. The DD-18X features both long-range target acquisition and low risk of interception of its own signals by enemy aircraft due to its complex set up and frequent channel changing.

The SS-14 is a passive receiver system capable of detecting the radar signals in the environment. It is composed of 20 antennas smoothly blended into the wings and fuselage that provide all around coverage plus azimuth and elevation information in the forward sector. With significantly greater range than the radar, it enables the GM-23 to limit its own radar emission to preserve its stealth. As a target approaches, the receiver can set the DD-18X radar to track the target with a very narrow radar wave, which can be as focused as precisely to 1.5° by 1.5° in azimuth and elevation.

The Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar is designed for air superiority and strike operations and features a low-observable, active-aperture, electronically-scanned array that can track multiple targets in any weather, including storms. The Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan changes electromagnetic frequencies at more than 1,000 times per second to greatly reduce the chance of being intercepted by an enemy aircraft. If the GM-23 is spotted, it can then focus its radar emissions on an enemy aircraft, to overload enemy sensors and thus jamming the enemy radar.
The GM-23 also features the Cervelo S5 Terrain following radar. The system works by transmitting a radar signal towards the ground area in front of the aircraft. The radar returns can then be analysed to see how the terrain ahead varies, which can then be used by the aircraft's autopilot to maintain a reasonably constant height above the earth. This technology enables flight at very low altitudes, and high speeds, avoiding detection by enemy radars and interception by anti-aircraft systems. This allows the pilot to focus on other aspects of the flight besides the extremely intensive task of low flying itself.

The radar's information is processed by two Indeon Common Integrated Processors (CIP). Each CIP can process 10 billion instructions per second and has .75 gigabytes of memory, allowing it to store a wealth of information and making the system nearly impossible to overload. Information can be gathered from the radar and other onboard and offboard systems, where it is then filtered by the CIP which will effectively 'gist' the meanings of the signals onto several cockpit displays, enabling the pilot to remain on top of complicated situations by having all the information simply presented. The powerful radar has an estimated range of 220 miles with precision focusing.

Cockpit

The GM-23 uses a near identical cockpit to the larger GM-24 Multirole fighter. There are some features on the GM-24 that are not included on the GM-23.

The cockpit was designed from the outset to be a fully glass cockpit wihtout any tradtional analouge instruments. This presents the challenge of the chance of engine failure in which all the cockpit instruments fail as well. Two small inlets in the fuselage are automatically opened during engine failure, which suck in air to spin one generators, which provide enough power to keep the cockpit operational.

The leading features of the GM-23 cockpit include simple and rapid start-up allowing scrambles possible, highly developed Human Machine Interface, lightweight helmet designed from automotive racing helmets incorporating carbonfibre and kevlar, large anthropometric accommodation and highly integrated threat warning system as previously discussed.

The GM-23 also features a capability for NightVision systems, allowing the pilot to leave NVS goggles at home. Infra-red sensors in the front of the aircraft project a 270 degree night vision image around the cockpit, simulating a normal cockpit with the world illuminated albeit, from a lower view angle due to the sensors being mounted below the cockpit canopy.

The HUD also features an 'ActiTarget' feature, where when the nightvision system is intiated, enemy ground targets are highlighted and flagged in their spot, allowing the pilot to clearly see them.

Armament

The Czapka has one internal weapons bay mounted in the underside of the fuselage which can carry three long range missiles, six medium range missiles or twelve short range missiles. The missile racks can be replaced with bomb racks that can permit carrying four medium bombs or sixteen small diameter bombs. Carrying missiles and bombs internally enhances its stealth capability and returns lower drag due to the absense of underwing armament permitting higher speeds, both maximum and cruise, and a much longer range due to less fuel being required. Launching ordnance requires opening the weapons bay doors for less than a second.
The ordnance is pushed clear of the airframe by hydraulic arms where they then fire at the target. This reduces the GM-23's chance of detection by enemy radar systems due to launched ordnance and also allows the GM-23's to launch missiles and ordnance while maintaining very high speeds. The aircraft can also designate targets to laser guided bombs giving it an excellent capability as a strike aircraft.The GM-23 also carries one ZZ-II Vulcan 30 mm gatling gun type cannon in the nose. The ZZ-II' can carry 500 rounds, which is enough for roughly seven seconds of constant fire. The ZZ-II is designed for small targets where firing a missile would be unefficient or as a weapon of last resort. The opening for the cannon's firing barrel is covered by a trapdoor when not in use to maintain stealth and reduce drag.

The GM-23 can be adapted for a range of missiles including high energy long range missiles. Standard missiles that are sold with the GM-24 are the AIM-9 Sidewinder short range missile, the AIM-120D medium range missile and the MBDA Meteor long range missile. The GM-23 can carry a variety of laser guided bombs as well as standard munitions.

The wings include four hardpoints, each rated to handle 2,250 kg. Each hardpoint has a pylon that can carry a detachable drop fuel tank or a rail launcher that holds two air-air missiles. However, use of external stores compromises stealth and has a detrimental effect on maneuverability, speed, and range (unless external fuel is carried). The two inner hardpoints are set up to carry extra fuel tanks. These hardpoints allow the mounting pylons to be jettisoned in flight so the fighter can regain its stealth after exhausting external stores.

The GM-23 also features the SmartPod laser guiding system. The Pod is effectively a guider for laser guided bombs which deploys when a missile or bomb is fired, guides the missile or bomb to its target and then retracts when not being used, minimising drag and increasing stealth capabilities even further.

Defensive Systems

The GM-23 also employs a DAS. A defensive aids system (DAS) is a military aircraft system which defends it from attack by surface-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles and guided anti-aircraft artillery. A DAS typically comprises chaff, flares, and electronic countermeasures combined with radar warning receivers to detect threats. On the GM-23, the entire system is integrated and computer-controlled, allowing an aircraft to autonomously detect, classify and act in an optimal manner against a potential threat to its safety.

Thrust & Thrust Vectoring

Thrust is provided by two Azzuri TR-GT300LE turbofans with afterburning. The Azzuri company is best known for its work on civillian airliners with transport giant Los Rios, producing turbo fan engines for large subsonic airliners.

The ability of the airframe to withstand the stress and heat is a further key factor, especially in an aircraft using as many polymers as the GM-23. However, while many aircraft are faster on paper, the internal carriage of its standard combat load allows the aircraft to reach comparatively higher performance with a heavy load over other modern aircraft due to its lack of drag from external stores. It is one of only a handful of aircraft that can sustain supersonic flight without the use of afterburner augmented thrust and its associated high fuel consumption. This ability is termed supercruise. This allows the aircraft to hit time-critical, fleeting or mobile targets that a subsonic aircraft would not have the speed to reach and an afterburner dependent aircraft would not have the fuel to reach.

Both turbofans feature 3D Thrust vectoring technology, allowing the GM-23 to fly in a different direction to where the nose is pointing. The nozzles can be pointed 18 degrees in either direction on the y axis, and 7 degrees in either direction on the x axis, further boosting agility. Variable altitude engine intakes are featured on both engines reducing the risk of compressor stall.

Both engines are rated at 31,000lbf per engine, resulting in a relatively high maximum speed of 2250km/h at altitude or above Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound). The GM-23 can supercruise at Mach 1.6 (1700km/h).

Airframe

The airframe of the GM-23 is heavily based on the lessons learnt and perfected on the GM-24 Caballero. However, it is noticably smaller and doesn't feature the same stealth technologies as the more expensive counterpart.

The GM-23 was designed to be as 'slippery' as possible by effectively removing all drag inducing external features and mounting them inside the airframe, further enhancing its stealth and performance.

The GM-23's stealth is reliant on its low observance throughout the entire spectrum of sensors including radar signature, visual, infrared, acoustic, and radio frequency. While it does not have the advantage of radar absorbing paint, its low emissions radar still provides a great degree of protection from enemy radars, as it is hard to obtain a radar lock on the GM-23

Specifications

Crew: 1
Length: 15.6m
Wingspan: 12.4m
Height: 5.46m
Wing area: 62.05 m²
Empty weight: 14,700 kg
Loaded weight: 25,300 kg
Max takeoff weight 32,000 kg
Powerplants: 2× Azzuri TR-GT300LE Three dimensionalThrust vectoring turbofans
Dry thrust: 21,000 lbf
Thrust with afterburner 30,000+ lbf
Fuel capacity: 5,000 kg internally, or 9,000 kg with two external fuel tanks

Performance

Maximum speed:

At altitude: Mach 2.1(2,250 km/h)
Supercruise: Mach 1.6 (1,700 km/h)
Range: 2,750 km with 2 external fuel tanks
Combat radius: 800km
Ferry range 3,500 km)
Service ceiling: 62,500 ft

Armament

Guns: 1× 30 mm ZZ-II gatling gun in nose, 250 rounds

Loadout:
2× AIM-120 AMRAAM
or
2x MDBA Meteor
and
2× AIM-9 Sidewinder
2x 1000lb Laser Guided Bombs
or
4x 500lb Laser Guided Bombs
or
4x Exocet Air-Ground/Air-Sea Missile

Hardpoints: 4× under-wing pylon stations each with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,500kg).

Avionics
RWR (Radar warning receiver): 400 km or more
Radar: 400 km against 1m2 targets
Chemring MJU-39/40 flares for protection against IR missiles.

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:15 am

GM-22 Hokioi Lightweight Naval Strike Fighter

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased From Gemballa Avionic Development

Avionics

The GM-22's avionic suite is primarily based upon the GM-23 Czapka. They include a slightly downgraded version of the Cervelo SS-16 radar warning receiver/emissions locator system from the GM-24 Caballero, Cervelo SB-77 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System) and the Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar. The DD-18X features both long-range target acquisition and low risk of interception of its own signals by enemy aircraft due to its complex set up and frequent channel changing.

The SS-14 is a passive receiver system capable of detecting the radar signals in the environment. It is composed of 20 antennas smoothly blended into the wings and fuselage that provide all around coverage plus azimuth and elevation information in the forward sector. With significantly greater range than the radar, it enables the GM-22 to limit its own radar emission to preserve its stealth. As a target approaches, the receiver can set the DD-18X radar to track the target with a very narrow radar wave, which can be as focused as precisely to 2° by 2° in azimuth and elevation.

The Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar is designed for air superiority and strike operations and features a low-observable, active-aperture, electronically-scanned array that can track multiple targets in any weather, including storms. The Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan changes electromagnetic frequencies at more than 1,000 times per second to greatly reduce the chance of being intercepted by an enemy aircraft. If the GM-22 is spotted, it can then focus its radar emissions on an enemy aircraft, to overload enemy sensors and thus jamming the enemy radar.
The GM-22 also features the Cervelo S5 Terrain following radar. The system works by transmitting a radar signal towards the ground area in front of the aircraft. The radar returns can then be analysed to see how the terrain ahead varies, which can then be used by the aircraft's autopilot to maintain a reasonably constant height above the earth. This technology enables flight at very low altitudes, and high speeds, avoiding detection by enemy radars and interception by anti-aircraft systems. This allows the pilot to focus on other aspects of the flight besides the extremely intensive task of low flying itself.

The radar's information is processed by two Indeon Common Integrated Processors (CIP). Each CIP can process 10 billion instructions per second and has .75 gigabytes of memory, allowing it to store a wealth of information and making the system nearly impossible to overload. Information can be gathered from the radar and other onboard and offboard systems, where it is then filtered by the CIP which will effectively 'gist' the meanings of the signals onto several cockpit displays, enabling the pilot to remain on top of complicated situations by having all the information simply presented. The powerful radar has an estimated range of 150km with precision focusing.

Cockpit

The GM-23 uses a near identical cockpit to the similar sized GM-23 and the larger GM-24 Multirole fighter. There are some features on the GM-24 that are not included on the GM-22 due to the different mission functions each aircraft is designed to perform.

The cockpit was designed from the outset to be a fully glass cockpit wihtout any tradtional analouge instruments. This presents the challenge of the chance of engine failure in which all the cockpit instruments fail as well. Two small inlets in the fuselage are automatically opened during engine failure, which suck in air to spin one generators, which provide enough power to keep the cockpit operational.

The leading features of the GM-22 cockpit include simple and rapid start-up allowing scrambles possible, highly developed Human Machine Interface, lightweight helmet designed from automotive racing helmets incorporating carbonfibre and kevlar, large anthropometric accommodation and highly integrated threat warning system as previously discussed.

The GM-22 also features a capability for NightVision systems, allowing the pilot to leave NVS goggles at home. Infra-red sensors in the front of the aircraft project a 270 degree night vision image around the cockpit, simulating a normal cockpit with the world illuminated albeit, from a lower view angle due to the sensors being mounted below the cockpit canopy.

The HUD also features an 'ActiTarget' feature, where when the nightvision system is intiated, enemy ground targets are highlighted and flagged in their spot, allowing the pilot to clearly see them.

Armament

The GM-22 does not carry any ordnance (bombs and missiles) internally due to the space taken up by the S/VTOL lift system. Instead, the GM-22 mounts all of its armament on four exterior pylons under the wings and two additional missile racks. Each underwing station has a capacity to carry 2 tonnes of ordnance, which can be made up of fuel, gravity bombs or missiles, both air-to-air and air-to-ground.
The GM-22 can carry two small air-to-air missiles, plus four air-to-ground Exocet missiles or four long range air-to-air missiles, or four gravity bombs, either conventional or laser guided as a typical load out.

The GM-22 also carries one ZZ-I Vulcan 20 mm gatling gun type cannon in the the right wing root. The ZZ-II' can carry 400 rounds, which is enough for roughly ten seconds of constant fire. The ZZ-II is designed for small targets where firing a missile would be unefficient or as a weapon of last resort. The opening for the cannon's firing barrel is covered by a trapdoor when not in use to maintain stealth and reduce drag. When the gun is fired, the rudder automatically adjusts to offset recoil from the gun.

The GM-22 also features the SmartPod laser guiding system. The Pod is effectively a guider for laser guided bombs which deploys when a missile or bomb is fired, guides the missile or bomb to its target and then retracts when not being used, minimising drag and reducing its radar signature only slightly.

Defensive Systems

The GM-22 also employs a DAS. A defensive aids system (DAS) is a military aircraft system which defends it from attack by surface-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles and guided anti-aircraft artillery. A DAS typically comprises chaff, flares, and electronic countermeasures combined with radar warning receivers to detect threats. On the GM-22, the entire system is integrated and computer-controlled, allowing an aircraft to autonomously detect, classify and act in an optimal manner against a potential threat to its safety.

Thrust & Thrust Vectoring

Thrust is provided by one Azzuri TR-GT350LE turbofans with afterburning. The Azzuri company is best known for its work on civillian airliners with transport giant Los Rios, producing turbo fan engines for large subsonic airliners. The single engine is rated at 100kN for the main engine, or 190kN when the S/VTOL lift system is engaged.
When the single engine is 'locked' for flight, the thrust it produces is able to be vectored in a different direction. This allows the GM-22 to fly in a different direction to where the nose is pointing. The nozzle can be pointed 18 degrees in either direction on the y axis, and 7 degrees in either direction on the x axis, further boosting agility. The variable altitude engine intake slung below the cockpit reduces the risk of compressor stall and allows the GM-22 to maintain high angles of attack long after other aircraft have stalled when teamed with its thrust vectoring capability.

The S/VTOL lift system was based upon the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem which features on the F-35. It comprises four major components:

Vertical Thruster
Engine to Vertical driveshaft
Forward Thruster
Anti-Roll posts

The configuration of the propulsion system could be described as a turboshaft from a helicopter which has been placed within the engines fuselage. The Forward Thruster is the engine nozzle at the rear of the aircraft that is normally used to provide forward thrust, hence the name. When the lift system is activated, this nozzle can be angled downwards by ninety degrees, providing vertical thrust.

In "lift" mode for assisted vertical manoeuvers including S/VTOL, 22,400kw of power from the turbofan engine is diverted forward through a driveshaft from the engine's low-pressure turbine via an automated clutch and bevel-gearbox to four vertically-mounted, contra-rotating rotors located forward of the main engine and to the immediate rear of the cockpit. The air sucked and forced downwards by the four spinning rotors is forced out from a thrust vectoring nozzle on the underside of the fuselage, which balanced the lift created by the main turbofan at the rear of the aircraft. The aircrafts center of gravity exists exactly between the two exit points when the lift system is engaged, giving perfect balance.
For lateral stability and roll control, bypass air from the engine goes out through a pair of aint-roll post nozzles in the wings on either side of the fuselage; these stop the aircraft from rolling dangerously to the side during slow speed manouvers. For pitch control, the areas of exhaust nozzle and LiftFan inlet are varied conversely to change the balance between them while maintaining their sum, and with constant turbine speed. Yaw control is achieved by yawing the forward thruster along the x axis. Forward, and even backward, motion is controlled by tilting the forward and vertical thrusters.

Airframe

The GM-22 is a small, light aircraft designed to take off and land on short runways, or vertically if required. As such, the airframe reflects these requirements.
The GM-22 is layed out in a semi-delta wing configuration, with two canards mounted at the fore of the fuselage which act as control canards; one benefit obtainable from a control-canard is avoidance of pitch-up. An all-moving canard capable of a significant nose-down deflection will protect against pitch-up. As a result, the aspect ratio and wing-sweep of the main wing can be optimized without having to guard against pitchup.
Another benefit of a canard is active vibration damping. An aircraft flying fast at low altitude can experience significant aerodynamic buffeting, leading to crew fatigue and reduced airframe life. The GM-22 incorporates canard surfaces as part of an active vibration damping system that reduces these adverse effects.

GM-22 Testbed featuring refuelling probe and thrust vectoring paddles

The GM-22 does not have a horizontal stabiliser, nor an elevator. Instead, pitch movement can be controlled using the ailerons on the semi-delta wing, or by using the highly effective thrust vectoring system which works in tandem with the other control surfaces. The thurst vectoring system is so efficient, the GM-22 can suffer a complete failure of all control surfaces and still have sufficient mobility to return to base, by controlling the yaw and pitch of the aircraft.

Specifications

Crew: 1
Length: 14.2m
Wingspan: 11.9m
Height: 5.46m
Wing area: 55 m²
Empty weight: 12,000 kg
Loaded weight: 21,300 kg
Max takeoff weight 24,000 kg
Powerplants: 1× Azzuri TR-GT300LE Three dimensionalThrust vectoring turbofans
Dry thrust: 70kN
Thrust with afterburner 100kN
Fuel capacity: 4,000 kg internally, or 8,000 kg with two external fuel tanks

Performance

Maximum speed:
At altitude: Mach 1.6 (1,700km/h)
Cruise: 940km/h
Range: 1,250 km with 2 external fuel tanks
Combat radius: 500km
Ferry range 2,500 km
Service ceiling: 56,500 ft

Armament

Guns: 1× 20 mm ZZ-I gatling gun in right wing root, 400 rounds

Loadout:
2× AIM-120 AMRAAM
or
2x MDBA Meteor
and
2× AIM-9 Sidewinder
Plus
2x 1000lb Laser Guided Bombs
or
4x 500lb Laser Guided Bombs
or
4x Exocet Air-Ground/Air-Sea Missile

Hardpoints: 4× under-wing pylon stations each with a capacity of 2,000kg.

Avionics
RWR (Radar warning receiver): 400 km or more
Radar: 150 km against 1m2 targets
Chemring MJU-39/40 flares for protection against IR missiles.

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:41 am

RM30 San Real Heavy Supersonic Bomber

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased From Gemballa Avionic Development

The RM-30 San Real is a supersonic high altitude heavy strategic bomber capable of delivering nearly 35 metric tonnes of ordnance to targets over 8000 kilometres away. The RM-30's production is highly classified and the date that the San Real entered production is estimated to be in mid 2010. The program was born out of the need to replace the aging Rockwell B1-B Lancer fleet which had served Mikoyan-Guryevich superbly, and in some ways became the symbol of the nation. The RM-30 was designed to offer enhanced speed at high altitudes, an accomplished stealth capability and a bomb load sufficient to neutralize a number of targets on a single bombing run. The RM-30 is produced solely by Gemballa Avionics Development and has been released to sale to the rest of the world. Make no mistake that the RM-30 San Real is possibly one of the most lethal aircraft ever produced, capable of wiping out not one, but multiple cities on a single bombing run.

Origins

In 2006, a competition for a new bomber was announced by the Mikoyan-Guryevich Air Force. The builder for this replacement aircraft was selected as Gemballa Avionics Development, the company responsible for the development of the superb GM-24 multirole fighter. The first prototype of the RM-30 flew in late 2009, where it was immediately accepted by the review panel of the competition. Minor modifications were made and the RM-30 entered production in mid 2010. So far, 50 have entered service with Mikoyan-Guryevich and only one has been used in combat. RM-30 'MGR0010' was deployed to neutralize a seperatist anti-government terrorist camp operating in far north west Mikoyan-Guryevich.

Avionics

The RM-30's avionics include an uprated version of the Cervelo SS-16 radar warning receiver/emissions locator system, Cervelo SB-77 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System) and a more powerful version of the Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar. The DD-18X features both long-range target acquisition and low risk of interception of its own signals by enemy aircraft due to its complex set up and frequent channel changing.

The SS-16 is a passive receiver system capable of detecting the radar signals in the environment. It is composed of 50 antennas smoothly blended into the wings and fuselage that provide all around coverage plus azimuth and elevation information about enemy aircraft. With significantly greater range than the radar, it enables the RM-30 to limit its own radar emission to preserve its stealth, as it does in the GM-24 fighter. As a target approaches, the receiver can set the DD-20X radar to track the target with a very narrow radar wave, which can be as focused as precisely to 1° by 1° in azimuth and elevation. As the RM-30 is not designed for air-to-air combat, its on board electronics asses the threat.

The Cervelo DD-20X Active Scan radar is designed for large strike operations and features a low-observable, active-aperture, electronically-scanned array that can track multiple aircraft, in any weather, including storms. The RM-30 also features the Cervelo S5 Terrain following radar. The system works by transmitting a radar signal towards the ground area in front of the aircraft. The radar returns can then be analysed to see how the terrain ahead varies, which can then be used by the aircraft's autopilot to maintain a reasonably constant height above the earth. This technology enables flight at very low altitudes, and high speeds, avoiding detection by enemy radars and interception by anti-aircraft systems. This allows the pilot to focus on other aspects of the flight besides the extremely intensive task of low flying itself.
The Cervelo DD-20X Active Scan changes electromagnetic frequencies at more than 1,000 times per second to greatly reduce the chance of being intercepted by an enemy aircraft. If the RM-30 is spotted, it can then focus its radar emissions on an enemy aircraft, to overload enemy sensors and thus jamming the enemy radar. If it is engaged, it can use a variety of counter measures including chaff, flares to defeat enemy missiles.

The radar's information is processed by four Indeon Common Integrated Processors (CIP), which is effectively double the system of the GM-24 fighter. Each CIP can process 12 billion instructions per second and has one gigabyte of memory, allowing it to store a wealth of information and making the system nearly impossible to overload. Information can be gathered from the radar and other onboard and offboard systems, where it is then filtered by the CIP which will effectively 'gist' the meanings of the signals onto several cockpit displays, enabling the crew to remain on top of complicated situations by having all the information simply presented. The more powerful radar has an estimated range of 500 miles, also giving the RM-30 an AWACS capability. The RM-30 is capable of communicating with GM-24 fighters, in which the RM-30 transmits its radar signals to the fighters, allowing them all to see off the RM-30's radar screen.

Cockpit

The cockpit was designed from the outset to be a fully glass cockpit wihtout any tradtional analouge instruments. This presents the challenge of the chance of engine failure in which all the cockpit instruments fail as well. Two small inlets in the fuselage are automatically opened during engine failure, which suck in air to spin two generators, which provide enough power to keep the cockpit operational.

The main features of the RM-30 cockpit include a simple and rapid start-up procedure, a highly developed Human-Machine Interface, a lightweight crew helmet designed from automotive racing helmets incorporating carbonfibre and kevlar, large anthropometric accommodation and highly integrated threat warning system and offensive weapons system as previously discussed. The cockpit of the RM-30 is large enough for a crew of four, with ample room provided for the two pilots, the defensive suite operator and the offensive systems operator. A small compartment directly behind the cockpit houses a lavatory and basin, which may become necessary on long flights.

The RM-30 also features a special night vision system not unlike the system on the GM-24 Fighter. A strip of Infra Red sensors are mounted directly below the windshield of the RM-30, and when these are engaged, they project the image directly on to the windshield itself, giving the pilots the impression the world has illuminated as such.

Offensive Systems

The RM-30 has three internal bomb-bays mounted in the underside of the fuselage. Each of these bomb-bays can carry nine tonnes of ordnance in each of the two smaller bays mounted behind the large central bomb bay which can carry 18 tonnes of ordnance. Ordnance can be comprised of missiles, bombs and mines which can be carried in a variety of configurations. Launching ordnance requires opening the weapons bay doors for less than a second. The ordnance is pushed clear of the airframe by hydraulic arms where they then fire at the target. Carrying missiles and bombs internally enhances its stealth capability and returns lower drag due to the absense of underwing armament permitting higher speeds, both maximum and cruise, and a much longer range due to less fuel being required.

Also mounted before the bomb bays are two rotary rocket launchers capable of holding cruise missiles. The missiles are tasked to their target by the offensive systems operator and are then fired. Each launcher can carry 6 rockets in a revolver style system.

Defensive Systems

Mounted to the front and rear are 'missile chutes' which hold AIM-9 short range missile, but can be configured to fire any short range missile. Each chute holds four missiles which are used as self defence. The radar automatically locks on to a target, defensive suite operator fires a missile out of the front or rear chute, and the missile is guided towards the threat aircraft. This is used for last ditch purposes, the RM-30 should avoid air-to-air combat where possible.

The RM-30 also carries a chaff and flare system to defeat missiles once they are in the air.

The RM-30's greatest asset is its speed. The RM-30 can evade combat by simply running away.

Thrust & Thrust Vectoring

The RM-30 is one of a select few aircraft of its size to offer thrust vectoring, much less three dimensional thrust vectoring. The nozzles can be pointed 10 degrees in either direction on the y axis, and 10 degrees in either direction on the x axis, boosting agility to this enourmous aircraft. Variable altitude engine intakes are featured on both engines reducing the risk of compressor stall.

Thrust is provided by four Azzuri TR-S450R turbofans with afterburning. The Azzuri company is best known for its work on civillian airliners with transport giant Los Rios, producing turbo fan engines for large subsonic airliners. Trade marks of Azzuri are low fuel consumption and high power, both of which have carried over to the RM-30 and the GM-24 fighter, which is also powered by Azzuri. Using ConDenSer (CDS) technology, fuel is kept in a partial frozen state in the fuel tanks, this significantly richens the mixture allowing much more power gallon for gallon versus fuel at room temperature, meaning the engines produce more thrust for less fuel consumed, resulting in a huge advantage over conventional fueled aircraft. A similar such as the Tu-160 will use 30% more fuel on a 5000km bombing raid by comparison.

Each engine, mounted on the rear of the fuselage beneath the rudders, produces a staggering 40,000 lbf of dry thrust and when afterburning is engaged, this figure jumps to 62,000 lbf. The supercruise speed of the RM-30 is mach 1.7 and the maximum speed permitted is mach 2.2.

Airframe

The RM-30 is designed as a partial 'flying-wing' as the fuselage is shaped as one large aerofoil. Theoretically the flying wing is the most efficient aircraft configuration from the point of view of aerodynamics and structural weight. However it does entice many disadvantages, including aerodynamic instability. The RM-30 recitfys this by providing two conventional rudders mounted on the extremities of the emphennage and a conventional elevator between the two rudders and engines.

The RM-30 also incorporates Variable Geometry. Typically, a swept wing is more suitable for high speeds, while an unswept wing is suitable for lower speeds, allowing the aircraft to carry more fuel and/or payload, as well as improving field performance. A variable-sweep wing allows a pilot to select the correct wing configuration for the plane's intended speed. The variable-sweep wing is most useful for those aircraft that are expected to function at both low and high speed, and for this reason it has been used in the RM-30

The RM-30 was designed to be as 'slippery' as possible by effectively removing all drag inducing external features and mounting them inside the airframe, further enhancing its stealth and performance. The RM-30's stealth is reliant on radar absorbing paint and its low observance throughout the entire spectrum of sensors including radar signature, visual, infrared, acoustic, and radio frequency. This allows it to cover all angles, unlike the F-117 who focuses on the former and F-22 which conversely focuses on the latter. The materials used on the RM-30 are significantly more durable than those used on aircraft such as the B-2 and F-117, as the RM-30 can be kept out on the flightline instead of in climate controlled hangers, which the B-2 and F-117 require to remain effective.

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, defensive systems operator)
Length: 62.1 m
Wingspan:
-Spread (25° sweep): 47.70 m
-Swept (70° sweep): 29.60 m
Height: 12.80 m
Wing area:
-Spread: 400 m²
-Swept: 360 m²
Empty weight: 110,000 kg
Loaded weight: 267,000 kg
Max takeoff weight: 275,000 kg
Powerplant: 4× Azzuri TR-S450R Turbofans
Dry thrust: 40,000 lbf each
Thrust with afterburner: 62,000 lbf each

Performance

Maximum speed: Mach 2.2 (2,336 km/h,) at high altitude
Supercruise speed Mach 1.7 (1,806 kmh) at high altitude
Range 17,300 km
Combat radius 8,300 km[23]
Service ceiling 19,000 m
Rate of climb: 70 m/s

Armament
3x internal bays for 44,000 kg of ordnance
2x internal rotary launchers for cruise missiles
2x internal short range self defence missile chutes

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:40 am

TH-400 Celestial Transport Helicopter

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased From Gemballa Avionic Development

The TH-400 Celestial is a large heavy lift cargo helicopter, with tactical and strategic application. It is currently the largest helicopter in service with the Mikoyan-Guryevich Armed Forces, and is one of the largest rotary wing aircraft ever built. The Celestial incorporates state of the art technologies, allowing it to fly further and faster with a greater load. The Celestial is a simply enourmous aircraft by any standards and is capable of performing any mission, including MedEvac, Insertion, Cargo Transport, as well as a wide range of civillian uses. This versatile helicopter is also inservice with the National Paramedic Assocation as a medical chopper.

Origins

The Celestial was first conceived in 2007 as a program study into a heavy lift helicopter capable of meeting the following requirements.
- Seven blade rotor with elastomeric head and high-performance composite blades
- Glass cockpit with four-axis autopilot and sensors for all-weather capability
- Fly-by-wire or fly-by-light
- Modular ballistic protection
- Full composite fuselage
- Reduced signature
Military helicopters have a habit of being applied for civillian uses, such as the Bell Iroqouis and the MD500. Therefore, the TH-400 was also designed to be able to operate as a civillian helicopter, simply by removing the defensive aids suite and other defensive systems

Avionics

The TH-400 features a sophisticated digital fly-by-wire system. The computers "read" position and force inputs from the pilot's controls and aircraft sensors. They solve differential equations to determine the appropriate command signals that move the flight controls in order to carry out the intentions of the pilot.

The programming of the digital computers enable flight envelope protection. In this aircraft designers precisely tailor an aircraft's handling characteristics, to stay within the overall limits of what is possible given the aerodynamics and structure of the aircraft. For example, the computer in flight envelope protection mode can try to prevent the aircraft from being handled dangerously by preventing pilots from exceeding preset limits on the aircraft's flight-control envelope, such as those that prevent stalls and spins, and which limit airspeeds and g forces on the airplane. Software can also be included that stabilize the flight-control inputs in order to avoid pilot-induced oscillations.

Since the flight-control computers continuously "fly" the aircraft, pilot's workloads can be reduced. . The primary benefit for such aircraft is more maneuverability during combat and training flights, and the so-called "carefree handling" because stalling, spinning. and other undesirable performances are prevented automatically by the computers.

The TH-400 also features the Cervelo SDH-5 threat detection radar. This alerts pilots to when a radar lock is engaged, and also allows the pilots to track enemies with a very narrow radar wave, which can be as focused as precisely to 1° by 1° in azimuth and elevation. This is not featured on civillian helicopters.

Cockpit

The cockpit was designed from the outset to be a fully glass cockpit wihtout any tradtional analouge instruments. This gives and advantage of having accurate and fail-safe data displays that are often much easier to read than analouge instruments. The cockpit itself is surrounded by kevlar plating, offering a high degree of protection to the pilots. Each pilot has a small compartment to store a 'go-bag' which will contain anything the pilot needs during the case of a forced landing.

The main features of the TH-400 cockpit include a simple and rapid start-up procedure, a highly developed Human-Machine Interface, a lightweight crew helmet designed from automotive racing helmets incorporating carbonfibre and kevlar, large anthropometric accommodation and highly integrated threat warning system. The cockpit of the TH-400 is large enough for a crew of two or more, with ample room provided for the two pilots, the defensive suite operator and the the load masters. A small compartment directly behind the cockpit houses a lavatory and basin, which may become necessary on long flights.

The TH-400 also features a special night vision system not unlike the system on the RM-30 Bomber. A strip of Infra Red sensors are mounted directly below the windshield of the TH-400, and when these are engaged, they project the image directly on to the windshield itself, giving the pilots the impression the world has illuminated as such. This system is automatically disabled during cases of intense light, to prevent pilots from experiencing blindness.

Defensive Suite

The TH-400 also employs a DAS. A defensive aids system (DAS) is a military aircraft system which defends it from attack by surface-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles and guided anti-aircraft artillery. A DAS typically comprises chaff, flares, and electronic countermeasures combined with radar warning receivers to detect threats. On the TH-400, the entire system is integrated and computer-controlled, allowing an aircraft to autonomously detect, classify and act in an optimal manner against a potential threat to its safety. The engines have extremely intense insulation and cooling, eliminated their heat signature and hindering enemy heat seeking missiles' ability to track the TH-400.

The DAS is not available on civillian helicopters

The TH-400's stealth is reliant its low observance throughout the entire spectrum of sensors including radar signature, visual, infrared, acoustic, and radio frequency.

Thrust and Rotor Blades

The TH-400 employs a seven blade main rotor and a five blade tail rotor. The four blade design was selected due to its superior lift and noise supressing ability. The TH-400's blades slice cleanly through the air, instead of hammering it like normal helicopters, this greatly reduces noise and boost fuel efficiency, by allowing the rotors to turn at a slower speed. The rotors are made from composite materials which greatly improve 'hot and high' performance.

The TH-400 also has an 'auto yaw' feature, keeping the aircraft straight without the crew members needing to keep their foot on the rudder constantly. This is part of the fly-by-wire system.

Thrust is provided by four Kintech GZ-1100 Turboshaft engines mounted either side of the fuselage, with heat suppressing devices to control heat emissions. The engines are rated at 4950kw each, providing an enourmous amount of power for lift. Using ConDenSer (CDS) technology, fuel is kept in a partial frozen state in the fuel tanks, this significantly richens the mixture allowing much more power gallon for gallon versus fuel at room temperature, meaning the engines produce more thrust for less fuel consumed, resulting in a huge advantage over conventional fueled aircraft.

The cruise speed of the TH-400 is 320 kmh and the maximum speed possible is 350kmh. Pilots are never to exceed 375kmh. These comparitively high speeds are made possible by a low drag airframe, and advanced rotor technology, such as the composite materials previously discussed.

Airframe

The body of the TH-400 is made from 70% carbon fiber reinforced polymer and kevlar, 16% aluminium, and 11% titanium. The rotors are made from fiber-plastic able to withstand combat damage and bird strikes. Protection against lightning and electromagnetic pulse is ensured by embedded copper/bronze grid and copper bonding foil.

Cargo & Transport

Heavy lift helicopters are the largest and most capable of the transport types. The TH-400 is capable of lifting up to 70 troops and moving small AFVs internally, without using an under slung load as many other helicopters do. These helicopters operate in the tactical transport role in much the same way as small fixed wing turboprop air-lifters. The often lower speed, range and increased fuel consumption of helicopters being more than compensated by their ability to operate anywhere, giving them a huge advantage over aircraft.

The TH-400 is capable of lifting one 13 tonne armoured vehicle inside its hull, giving an option of rapid deployment to a certain site. Five TH-400 helicopters are capable of delivering up to 350 troops, or five armoured vehicles or a mix of both in a 600km range.

The TH-400 can also be fitted to act as a medical transport, capable of carrying up to ten doctors and nurses, along with twenty patients and required medical gear.

Specifications

Crew: 2 Pilots
Capacity: 70 troops, or 15 tonnes of cargo
Length: 24.2 metres
Rotor diameter: 18.6 metres
Fuselage Height: 3.5 metres
Fuselage Width: 3.9 metres
Cargo Bay length: 16 metres
Max takeoff weight: 41,000 kg
Powerplant: 4x GZ-1100 (4950kw each)
Rotor systems: 7 blade main rotor, 5 blade tail rotor

Performance

Maximum Speed: 350 km/h
Cruise Speed: 320 km/h
Never exceed speed: 375 km/h
Maximum combat range: loaded: 600km
Ferry Range: 1200km

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:34 pm

SM-10 Daimyo Maritime Search & Destroy Aircraft

Manufacturer : Domestic Production Right. Purchased From Gemballa Avionic Development

The SM-10 Daimyo is a military aircraft designed to take on Maritime Search and Destroy roles. The SM-10 is capable of performing anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping warfare and surveillance/electronic intelligence roles. Its mission statement is simple. It searches for enemy shipping, then destroys it with a powerful array of weaponry unmatched by any fighter and carried in a package far more focused for shipping attacks than any bomber. The Daimyo can carry a range of weapons including torpedos, anti-shipping missiles, depth charges and can also be used to drop surveillance tools such as sonobouys. The SM-10 can also process information gathered off the bouys and relay them to other networks or act upon the information itself. The SM-10 is based on the M555 Invictus passenger airliner, and shares the airframe and engines with the commercial jet.

Origins

The Daimyo was conceived after several attacks on shipping in the open ocean between rival countries. The Mikoyan-Guryevich High command realised that if they too were at war, their shipping would be just as vulnerable to attacks from enemy fleets and submarines. Several types of aircraft were looked at for evaluation such as the Lockheed P-3 Orion and the Nimrod, however GAD developed their own answer, the SM-10 Daimyo.

Avionics

The most prominent avionic feature on the SM-10 is the MAD Boom to the rear of the aircraft. A magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) is an instrument used to detect minute variations in the Earth's magnetic field. The MAD Boom detects enemy submarines in water by looking for anomalies in the earths magnetic field.

A run down of how a MAD works: An electric field is set up in conductors experiencing a variation in physical environmental conditions, providing that they are contiguous and possess sufficient mass. Particularly in submarine hulls, there is a measurable temperature difference between the bottom and top of the hull producing a related salinity difference, as salinity is affected by temperature of water. The difference in salinity creates an electric potential across the hull. An electric current then flows through the hull, between the laminae of seawater separated by depth and temperature.

The resulting dynamic electric field produces an electromagnetic field of its own, and thus even a titanium or non-magnetic hull will be detectable on a MAD scope, as will a surface ship for the same reason.

The SM-10 also features the same advanced radar system as the RM-30 San Real comprision of an uprated version of the Cervelo SS-16 radar warning receiver/emissions locator system, Cervelo SB-77 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System) and a more powerful version of the Cervelo DD-18X Active Scan radar. The DD-18X features both long-range target acquisition and low risk of interception of its own signals by enemy aircraft due to its complex set up and frequent channel changing.

The SS-16 is a passive receiver system capable of detecting the radar signals in the environment. It is composed of 50 antennas smoothly blended into the wings and fuselage that provide all around coverage plus azimuth and elevation information about enemy aircraft. With significantly greater range than the radar, it enables the SM-10 to limit its own radar emission to preserve its stealth. As a target approaches, the receiver can set the DD-20X radar to track the target with a very narrow radar wave, which can be as focused as precisely to 1° by 1° in azimuth and elevation. As the SM-10 is not designed for air-to-air combat, its on board electronics asses the threat.

The Cervelo DD-20X-S Active Scan radar is designed for strike operations and features a low-observable, active-aperture, electronically-scanned array that can track multiple targets, in any weather, including storms. The DD-20X also features Terrain Following Radar, in a phased array system. The system works by transmitting a radar signal towards the ground area in front of the aircraft. The radar returns can then be analysed to see how the terrain ahead varies, which can then be used by the aircraft's autopilot to maintain a reasonably constant height above the earth. This technology enables flight at very low altitudes, and high speeds, avoiding detection by enemy radars and interception by anti-aircraft systems. This allows the pilot to focus on other aspects of the flight besides the extremely intensive task of low flying itself.
The Cervelo DD-20X Active Scan changes electromagnetic frequencies at more than 1,000 times per second to greatly reduce the chance of being intercepted by an enemy aircraft. If the SM-10 is spotted, it can then focus its radar emissions on an enemy aircraft, to overload enemy sensors and thus jamming the enemy radar.

The radar's information is processed by four Indeon Common Integrated Processors (CIP). Each CIP can process 12 billion instructions per second and has one gigabyte of memory, allowing it to store a wealth of information and making the system nearly impossible to overload. Information can be gathered from the radar and other onboard and offboard systems, where it is then filtered by the CIP which will effectively 'gist' the meanings of the signals onto several cockpit displays, enabling the crew to remain on top of complicated situations by having all the information simply presented. The more powerful radar has an estimated range of 500 kilometres.

Cockpit

The cockpit was designed from the outset to be a fully glass cockpit wihtout any tradtional analouge instruments. This presents the challenge of the chance of engine failure in which all the cockpit instruments fail as well. Two small inlets in the fuselage are automatically opened during engine failure, which suck in air to spin two generators, which provide enough power to keep the cockpit operational.

The main features of the SM-10 cockpit include a simple and rapid start-up procedure, a highly developed Human-Machine Interface and a highly integrated threat warning system. The cockpit of the SM-10 is large enough for the two pilots and the defensive suite operator. A small compartment directly behind the cockpit houses a lavatory and basin, which may become necessary on long flights.

The SM-10 also provides enough additional space for a mission crew of 7, two pilots, a defensive suite operator, a radar operator, a SONAR operator, and an offensive systems operator. Excluding pilots, each position has its own station with its own specific roles.

The SM-10 also features a special night vision system, the same used on the RM-30 Bomber. A strip of Infra Red sensors are mounted directly below the windshield of the SM-10, and when these are engaged, they project the image directly on to the windshield itself, giving the pilots the impression the world has illuminated as such.

Offensive Systems

The SM-10 can carry a powerful arsenal of weaponry, including torpedos, anti-shipping missiles, depth charges and mines. This lethal array makes the SM-10 one of the deadliest aircraft faced by enemy shipping. The arsenal combined with the advanced radar display means the Daimyo can not only detect any and every vessal in range, it also has the means to dispose of them as well.

The SM-10 has two internal bomb-bays mounted in the underside of the fuselage. The bomb bays can carry 15 tonnes of ordnance. Ordnance can be comprised of missiles, torpedos and mines which can be carried in a variety of configurations. Launching ordnance requires opening the weapons bay doors for less than a second. The ordnance is pushed clear of the airframe by hydraulic arms where they then fire at the target. Carrying missiles and bombs internally returns lower drag due to the absense of underwing armament permitting higher speeds, both maximum and cruise, and a much longer range due to less fuel being required.

Also mounted before the bomb bays are two rotary rocket launchers capable of holding missiles. The missiles are tasked to their target by the offensive systems operator and are then fired. Each launcher can carry 6 rockets in a revolver style system.

Four pylons are also mounted on the wings, providing an additional sixteen hardpoints. Each pylon is capable of carrying 5 tonnes of ordnance each. Wing ordnance can be comprised of torpedos and missiles.

Defensive Systems

The SM-10 also employs a DAS. A defensive aids system (DAS) is a military aircraft system which defends it from attack by surface-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles and guided anti-aircraft artillery. A DAS typically comprises chaff, flares, and electronic countermeasures combined with radar warning receivers to detect threats. On the SM-10, the entire system is integrated and computer-controlled, allowing an aircraft to autonomously detect, classify and act in an optimal manner against a potential threat to its safety.

Thrust

Thrust is provided by two Azzuri TR350 augmented high bypass turbofan engines. The thrust rating of a single engine is approximately 56,000lbf and the engine itself only weighs 10,500 pounds. The advanced fuel spray and turbine technologies allow the TR350 to use much less fuel than the similarly powerful Rolls Royce Trent of the Boeing 777. A TOGA (Take-Off, Go-Around) power function is also fitted, giving 120% thrust for 5 minutes with 10 minute rest periods in between.

Using ConDenSer (CDS) technology, fuel is kept in a partial frozen state in the fuel tanks, this significantly richens the mixture allowing much more power gallon for gallon versus fuel at room temperature, meaning the engines produce more thrust for less fuel consumed, resulting in a huge advantage over conventional fueled aircraft. A similar aircraft such as the Nimrod will use 30% more fuel on a 5000km cruise by comparison.

Each engine is mounted below the wing and can be operated independently of each other. These engines do not have thrust vectoring capabilities or exhaust suppresion, as these features are not necessary for an aircraft performing these roles.

Airframe

The SM-10 is based around the airframe and engines of the highly advanced and succesful M555 airliner. The M555, made by Los Rios Group, is a small medium range airliner and is one of the most common types in the world. Its advanced airframe and engine technologies made it the perfect donor platform for the Daimyo project.

The M555 was born as a follow up program to the initial MRZ001 program which resulted in the M565 Aspire. The Aspire, being much larger and able to fly much further, was accepted as a donor aircraft for technology and flight control systems for the new M555. The new program was given the go ahead even before the 565 entered production and was promptly christened MRZ002. While the Aspire was the donor for technology systems, the MRZ002 design team, who also designed the MRZ001, based the exterior concept heavily on the MRZ001, giving the MRZ002 the same clean and slippery airframe as its larger sibling

As with the MRZ001, signature curves and winglets are clearly visible on the MRZ002. This helps the MRZ002 eliminate drag in both parasite and induced forms, meaning it can use less engine power to fly at the same speed as a conventional jet. The MRZ002 also has a much higher cruise speed, a longer glide range and will slash fuel and mantinence bills.

The SM-10 has a slightly higher drag than the M555 due to the extra external features such as pylons and the MAD Boom to the rear. However the slippery airframe of the M555 still brought the same advantages to the SM-10 as it did with the M555. The aircraft can fly further and faster than other contemporaries.

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: 6 (pilot, co-pilot, offensive systems, defensive systems operator, sonar, radar)
Length: 61m
Wingspan: 35m
Height: 12.85 m
Empty weight: 42,000kg
Loaded weight: 100,000 kg
Max takeoff weight: 120,000kg
Powerplant: 2× Azzuri TR320Turbofans
Dry thrust: 70,000 lbf each

Performance

Maximum speed 1004 km/h
Cruise speed 900km/h
Range 14,300 km
Combat radius 6,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m

Armament
2x internal bays for 20,000 kg of ordnance
2x internal rotary launchers (6 missiles each)
4x External Pylons (16 hardpoints for missiles/torpedos)

Posts · by **Yohannes** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:40 pm

Imperial 16th Hunter Air Group

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Chimera ATF	20

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Valkyrie IDF	28
Chimera ATF	20

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Valkyrie IDF	40
Chimera ATF	8

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Chimera ATF	38

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Chimera ATF	24

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Chimera ATF	20

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Valkyrie IDF	40
Chimera ATF	8

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Chimera ATF	38

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Valkyrie IDF	24
Chimera ATF	24

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Valkyrie IDF	40
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Valkyrie IDF	10
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