The War Cry of Uncle Sam [OOC, Closed]

[The Manticoran Empire]

It's the Achilles Heel of fighter aircraft. They can't carry a lot of fuel and a large arsenal at the same time. They have to choose one or the other. With the F-35's smaller magazine and range of only 2,200 kilometers on internal fuel, this problem is all the more obvious.

What about the F-22, F-16, or F-18? Could any reach them?

Virginia? Texas to Virginia is 1,402.8 miles (2,257.58 km). The F-35 has a range of 2,200 kilometers, 57.58 km too short.
The F-22 has a range of 2,960 kilometers, enough to reach Virginia but not enough to return. Assuming that they will also need to fight, the possibility of reaching a friendly airbase before they have to ditch is highly unlikely.
The F/A-18 has a range of 3,330, enough to reach Virginia, fight, and possibly also reach a base in Eberhardts territory. Then again, maybe not. I've got 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis AFB with KC-10 Extenders, with a range of 7,080 kilometers could provide some help.

[Hobbesistan]

What about the F-22, F-16, or F-18? Could any reach them?

Virginia? Texas to Virginia is 1,402.8 miles (2,257.58 km). The F-35 has a range of 2,200 kilometers, 57.58 km too short.
The F-22 has a range of 2,960 kilometers, enough to reach Virginia but not enough to return. Assuming that they will also need to fight, the possibility of reaching a friendly airbase before they have to ditch is highly unlikely.
The F/A-18 has a range of 3,330, enough to reach Virginia, fight, and possibly also reach a base in Eberhardts territory. Then again, maybe not. I've got 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis AFB with KC-10 Extenders, with a range of 7,080 kilometers could provide some help.

Also worth noting you'd need to get the permission of one or more other countries to make it to Virginia, which when you're flying armed fighter craft is unlikely.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

What has happened? I need a quick run down.

Also, who has messaged/responded/wanted to speak with the Union since my last post?

[The Manticoran Empire]

my feelings about the IC right now:

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Does that mean you're turning the submarines around?

[Prolieum]

What has happened? I need a quick run down.

Also, who has messaged/responded/wanted to speak with the Union since my last post?

Eberhardt is still waiting for a response. Wells needs to know if you will allow civilians to drive on your roads.

[Prolieum]

my feelings about the IC right now:

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What are you doing with the tourists/economic crash?

[Prolieum]

Kiser, you really need to respond.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

What has happened? I need a quick run down.

Also, who has messaged/responded/wanted to speak with the Union since my last post?

Eberhardt is still waiting for a response. Wells needs to know if you will allow civilians to drive on your roads.

Okay, just skimmed over the OOC & IC - I'll respond to Chewion, Eber, and Wells

What is going on in Annapolis?

Is there some sort of meeting going on?

[Chewion]

Once you get done with Garestaer, Kiser, Eberhardt has a deal to make with you.

Ok you can do it now and say that you wrote it down and showed it to me.

[Hobbesistan]

my feelings about the IC right now:

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What are you doing with the tourists/economic crash?

Just posted on that.

I'm unable to get on any real war time footing because I rely heavily on trade with other states (now nations) to sustain my economy.

[Prolieum]

What about the F-22, F-16, or F-18? Could any reach them?

Virginia? Texas to Virginia is 1,402.8 miles (2,257.58 km). The F-35 has a range of 2,200 kilometers, 57.58 km too short.
The F-22 has a range of 2,960 kilometers, enough to reach Virginia but not enough to return. Assuming that they will also need to fight, the possibility of reaching a friendly airbase before they have to ditch is highly unlikely.
The F/A-18 has a range of 3,330, enough to reach Virginia, fight, and possibly also reach a base in Eberhardts territory. Then again, maybe not. I've got 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis AFB with KC-10 Extenders, with a range of 7,080 kilometers could provide some help.

As noted, the F-16 can almost do it. c. 4,200 kilometers range. The issue is that we are using ferry range-not combat range. Fighting burns up a lot of fuel, which you need to get back. Also noted, you need to cross the Commonwealth of America, and the Southern Confederacy, and since you cannot go through the American Union, the route is longer. Add in that you are going to Maryland, not Virginia, and still more trouble.

Also, of course, you have only F-16s, so the point is mooted.

[Prolieum]

Eberhardt is still waiting for a response. Wells needs to know if you will allow civilians to drive on your roads.

Okay, just skimmed over the OOC & IC - I'll respond to Chewion, Eber, and Wells

What is going on in Annapolis?

Is there some sort of meeting going on?

Wells invaded Stull (who I now control). She conquered Annapolis, and is now trapped, while two carriers worth of F-18s raze the capital.

Kiser, Wells (her Minister of War), Eberhardt, and Allen are having a conference. Garestaer is on the phone.

[Chewion]

Virginia? Texas to Virginia is 1,402.8 miles (2,257.58 km). The F-35 has a range of 2,200 kilometers, 57.58 km too short.
The F-22 has a range of 2,960 kilometers, enough to reach Virginia but not enough to return. Assuming that they will also need to fight, the possibility of reaching a friendly airbase before they have to ditch is highly unlikely.
The F/A-18 has a range of 3,330, enough to reach Virginia, fight, and possibly also reach a base in Eberhardts territory. Then again, maybe not. I've got 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis AFB with KC-10 Extenders, with a range of 7,080 kilometers could provide some help.

As noted, the F-16 can almost do it. c. 4,200 kilometers range. The issue is that we are using ferry range-not combat range. Fighting burns up a lot of fuel, which you need to get back. Also noted, you need to cross the Commonwealth of America, and the Southern Confederacy, and since you cannot go through the American Union, the route is longer. Add in that you are going to Maryland, not Virginia, and still more trouble.

Also, of course, you have only F-16s, so the point is mooted.

I have F-35's and F-22's as well.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Hmm.........

[Chewion]

Hmm.........

You should be a bro and let me refuel my F-35's at one of your bases and maybe even help me defend Wells.

[Red Party]

Florida clear yet?

[Hobbesistan]

The Constitutional Republic of Freedonia


The Constitutionalist government, upon hearing of Freedonia's plan, is offering incentives of up to one thousand dollars to any tourist seeking to relocate to the nation, subject to screening.

^assuming 'Freeodnia's plan' is a typo?

[Prolieum]

As noted, the F-16 can almost do it. c. 4,200 kilometers range. The issue is that we are using ferry range-not combat range. Fighting burns up a lot of fuel, which you need to get back. Also noted, you need to cross the Commonwealth of America, and the Southern Confederacy, and since you cannot go through the American Union, the route is longer. Add in that you are going to Maryland, not Virginia, and still more trouble.

Also, of course, you have only F-16s, so the point is mooted.

I have F-35's and F-22's as well.

You do not have any F-22s. You are in the process of trying to make F-35s. The first should be coming off the line shortly-if you hurried production (I do not recall), then you do have some.

[Prolieum]

The Constitutional Republic of Freedonia


The Constitutionalist government, upon hearing of Freedonia's plan, is offering incentives of up to one thousand dollars to any tourist seeking to relocate to the nation, subject to screening.

^assuming 'Freeodnia's plan' is a typo?

Yeah, they are responding to their own plan. Man alive. OK, moving on, nothing to see here.

[Prolieum]

Florida clear yet?

Oregon and Washington are.

[Confederate Deep South America]

The Confederacy is about to explode.

[The Manticoran Empire]

Florida clear yet?

Oregon and Washington are.

I want at least the Kitsap Naval Station and the coastal areas. Ya know, keep the naval forces away from Garestaer.

[Prolieum]

The Confederacy is about to explode.

Hey Coldwater. Was wondering where you went.

[Hobbesistan]

Oregon and Washington are.

I want at least the Kitsap Naval Station and the coastal areas. Ya know, keep the naval forces away from Garestaer.

or we can just blow them up so no neither of you can have them

[Prolieum]

Oregon and Washington are.

I want at least the Kitsap Naval Station and the coastal areas. Ya know, keep the naval forces away from Garestaer.

The others get first pick, both because, one, they have been waiting, and, two, giving the guy with more carriers than China and Russia more is a little unsporting.