NS Military Realism Consultation Thread #5

[Krazakistan]

What's a good general purpose search radar for use with SA-15s, SA-11s, and SA-21s. Would the Tin Shield fit this role reasonably well?

Those SAM's already have search radar on their own.

the SA-15 (TOR) Have search radar in practically each launcher vehicle. All needed is basially a command center to manage its target.

Same goes for the SA-11 (Buk) It's already have its own search radar the 9S18 "Snow drift"

While SA-21 have plenty of search radar options.. like 91N6, 64N6E (Both are "Big bird" family) Nebo family, RLM Family and 9L6N "cheeseboard"
and that 36D6 "Tin shield" (Though this one is not only used for SAM search radar but also general purpose air defense radar)

The one you may need is some command center like Poliana or Ranzhir to integrate inputs from those radars and distribute targets evenly for the SAM's.

Oh yes yes, I know. I just wanted a longer ranged radar for early warning uses and general search, which is why I went with the TIN SHIELD.

Edit: And as for the command center (at the regimental level, not divisional) is the PPRU-M1.

[Premier Thomas Willette]

I have some more ideas to check up on.
First, how about ditching body armor and going naked with blue paint like celts?
Second, human wave charges, anyone?
And finally, how does horse cavalry sound? If not, camel, elephant or moose cavalry?

[Deusaeuri]

Would equipping my soldiers with a type of rifle that was a prototype in WW2 be realistic in modern combat? I know nations today still use older bolt action rifles in combat in the real world, so I was wondering if I could use a rifle from 1944/45 as a weapon in combat now.

That greatly depends on the type of rifle.

[Aqizithiuda]

Would equipping my soldiers with a type of rifle that was a prototype in WW2 be realistic in modern combat? I know nations today still use older bolt action rifles in combat in the real world, so I was wondering if I could use a rifle from 1944/45 as a weapon in combat now.

Depends on the type of rifle and how it has been modified through the years.

I have some more ideas to check up on.
First, how about ditching body armor and going naked with blue paint like celts?
Second, human wave charges, anyone?
And finally, how does horse cavalry sound? If not, camel, elephant or moose cavalry?

1 and 2) these won't be particularly effective in a modern scenario.

3) not very useful in a modern context. In fact, properly supported human waves will be more effective and useful than this.

[Yokohama Prefecture]

Would equipping my soldiers with a type of rifle that was a prototype in WW2 be realistic in modern combat? I know nations today still use older bolt action rifles in combat in the real world, so I was wondering if I could use a rifle from 1944/45 as a weapon in combat now.

That greatly depends on the type of rifle.

The weapon in question is the experimental Japanese rifle, the Type 5.

[The Akasha Colony]

I think that sounds more in the realms of "wank" tbh...

Let the wanking begin?

100 km/h offroad and and four powered sprockets (no idler, it seems). It's also evidently better-stocked than my old dorm in terms of luxuries:

The left side of the vehicle houses a chemical toilet, storage lockers for first aid supplies, up to two weeks of rations, 200 liters of water, a small kitchenette including a hotplate, microwave oven, refrigerator and ice dispenser pioneer tools and a weapons locker. A central passageway runs the full length of the crew area and the right side of the vehicle contains three hemispherical "alcoves" in which the crew sits.

[Deusaeuri]

That greatly depends on the type of rifle.

The weapon in question is the experimental Japanese rifle, the Type 5.

http://www.forgottenweapons.com/rifles/japanese-type-4/
So from what I've read, it's basically your standard service rifle, maybe a little beefed.
It would have limited effectiveness in the modern world. For your standard army, I can't recommend this. I suppose if you can manufacture something akin to it cheapy, it might work for some sort of militia or paramilitary. Overall, it just doesn't stack up with modern weapons, other than firing a pretty decently sized cartridge.

[Aqizithiuda]

That greatly depends on the type of rifle.

The weapon in question is the experimental Japanese rifle, the Type 5.

If you update it to use detachable magazine, you could certainly use it for a good while, maybe even up to the present if you updated it with synthetic furniture and minor tweaks.

[The Kievan People]

It also has like 100mm of armour or something...

This tank is a shinning example of what happens when you try to run before you know how to walk.

[Yokohama Prefecture]

The weapon in question is the experimental Japanese rifle, the Type 5.

If you update it to use detachable magazine, you could certainly use it for a good while, maybe even up to the present if you updated it with synthetic furniture and minor tweaks.

Ah, I see. So basically update the cartridge, magazine and other things and it'll be able to be effective against modern military forces to a point. Okay. Thank you guys.

[Aqizithiuda]

If you update it to use detachable magazine, you could certainly use it for a good while, maybe even up to the present if you updated it with synthetic furniture and minor tweaks.

Ah, I see. So basically update the cartridge, magazine and other things and it'll be able to be effective against modern military forces to a point. Okay. Thank you guys.

The cartridge is a fine battle rifle round.

[Imperializt Russia]

What is so good about the Comanche?

In theory, stelff choppah.

Plus it was cancelled by the US, so clearly, it must have been awesome.
/almostnotsarcasm

Let the wanking begin?

Roller delayed blowback 16 cm? Open bolt (it has a bolt?)????

It's kind of cute that with all the big words he is using, he designed the cannon like a machine gun.

I'm quite interested by how "roller delay", "open bolt" and being a "revolver recoilless cannon" (those two coexisting themselves too) can all coexist in the same concept.
Engineering prodigy?

What's a good general purpose search radar for use with SA-15s, SA-11s, and SA-21s. Would the Tin Shield fit this role reasonably well?

Those SAM's already have search radar on their own.

the SA-15 (TOR) Have search radar in practically each launcher vehicle. All needed is basially a command center to manage its target.

Same goes for the SA-11 (Buk) It's already have its own search radar the 9S18 "Snow drift"

While SA-21 have plenty of search radar options.. like 91N6, 64N6E (Both are "Big bird" family) Nebo family, RLM Family and 9L6N "cheeseboard"
and that 36D6 "Tin shield" (Though this one is not only used for SAM search radar but also general purpose air defense radar)

The one you may need is some command center like Poliana or Ranzhir to integrate inputs from those radars and distribute targets evenly for the SAM's.

Doesn't APA claim Snow Drift has applications in the S-300/400 family?

Let the wanking begin?

100 km/h offroad and and four powered sprockets (no idler, it seems). It's also evidently better-stocked than my old dorm in terms of luxuries:

The left side of the vehicle houses a chemical toilet, storage lockers for first aid supplies, up to two weeks of rations, 200 liters of water, a small kitchenette including a hotplate, microwave oven, refrigerator and ice dispenser pioneer tools and a weapons locker. A central passageway runs the full length of the crew area and the right side of the vehicle contains three hemispherical "alcoves" in which the crew sits.

It's a fucking tardis.
Or a landship in Chameleon Circuit disguise.

The man has clearly never seen the inside of a tank, except maybe a Mark One or a St Chamond.

[The Nuclear Fist]

In theory, stelff choppah.

Plus it was cancelled by the US, so clearly, it must have been awesome.

I'll have to take a look at it later.

How does it get around helicopters being really goddamned noisy, though?

[Oaledonia]

In theory, stelff choppah.

Plus it was cancelled by the US, so clearly, it must have been awesome.

I'll have to take a look at it later.

How does it get around helicopters being really goddamned noisy, though?

Black magic, curses, enchantments, baby tears/blood, and the souls of orphans

[The Nuclear Fist]

I'll have to take a look at it later.

How does it get around helicopters being really goddamned noisy, though?

Black magic, curses, enchantments, baby tears/blood, and the souls of orphans

Exactly what I like my machinery running on. I'll take a hundred million of them.

[Oaledonia]

Black magic, curses, enchantments, baby tears/blood, and the souls of orphans

Exactly what I like my machinery running on. I'll take a hundred million of them.

Look again

[The Nuclear Fist]

Exactly what I like my machinery running on. I'll take a hundred million of them.

Look again

Freedom? Well I'll be having none of that.

[Horizont]

Now, I want to fit the Spitfire Mk.I with a modern turboprop engine. Could someone recommend to me which engine would be best for this, and the resultant top speed, maximum altitude, and range of the aircraft?

Do note that this is not meant to be a combat aircraft.

[Kosakkistan]

So, another more, doctrinical-political question here.

The East German Volkspolizei were the police of the DDR, yet, they received military training and had access to APCs, IFVs and different kinds of artillery. This bother me alot, what was the idea behind it?

[DnalweN acilbupeR]

So, another more, doctrinical-political question here.

The East German Volkspolizei were the police of the DDR, yet, they received military training and had access to APCs, IFVs and different kinds of artillery. This bother me alot, what was the idea behind it?

That's nothing out of the ordinary. Here we are, in the US, 14 years later

[Kosakkistan]

So, another more, doctrinical-political question here.

The East German Volkspolizei were the police of the DDR, yet, they received military training and had access to APCs, IFVs and different kinds of artillery. This bother me alot, what was the idea behind it?

That's nothing out of the ordinary. Here we are, in the US, 14 years later

SWAT and FBI yes, however, have you ever seen a NYPD wearing military clothing and having access to artillery guns?

Didn't think so.

[Purpelia]

It's a fucking tardis.
Or a landship in Chameleon Circuit disguise.

The man has clearly never seen the inside of a tank, except maybe a Mark One or a St Chamond.

I don't know. Given his cited weight and size and the paper thin armor the thing might well be a hollow shell inside with enough place for all he claims.

[DnalweN acilbupeR]

That's nothing out of the ordinary. Here we are, in the US, 14 years later

SWAT and FBI yes, however, have you ever seen a NYPD wearing military clothing and having access to artillery guns?

Didn't think so.

They were at the very edge of the Iron Curtain, what do you expect?

[Purpelia]

That's nothing out of the ordinary. Here we are, in the US, 14 years later

SWAT and FBI yes, however, have you ever seen a NYPD wearing military clothing and having access to artillery guns?

Didn't think so.

Think less NYPD and more national guard also doubling duty as the police.

[DnalweN acilbupeR]

SWAT and FBI yes, however, have you ever seen a NYPD wearing military clothing and having access to artillery guns?

Didn't think so.

Think less NYPD and more national guard also doubling duty as the police.

Actual police agencies, whether city/town, county or state, DO have demilitarized or purpose-built AFVs, although AFAIK none have any mounted lethal weaponry. SWAT is a specialized part of a LE agency, they are not some kind of independent force.