Your Nation's Air Force [MKI]

[New Tsavon]

Well, they once flew B25's off the USS Hornet.

They had to cut out just about everything from them, though.

Yeah, but it is possible.

[The Akasha Colony]

They had to cut out just about everything from them, though.

Yeah, but it is possible.

They couldn't land, however, and they prevented Hornet from carrying out any other operations since they took up all the space on deck. A lot of things are possible; you can land a C-130 on a modern carrier but it's not done in service for a lot of reasons.

[Sevvania]

They had to cut out just about everything from them, though.

Yeah, but it is possible.

Aye, but I believe the Langley is about two hundred feet shorter than the Hornet.

[Vitaphone Racing]

ATTN Junior Generals

Post proof of your service, like actual physical, irrefutable proof that you served in the military, or just shut up about it. Believe it or not, we have dozens upon dozens of nations who come here and claim they're military hence why most of us don't believe it unless you convince us otherwise. A few pictures of military service or a brief list of deployments doesn't cut it.

How exactly do you prove you were in the military?

You post your personal service information and write a note to authenticate it. It's no different to people posting their degree to prove their education nor posting their payslip to prove their occupation. Many people don't like to do this because of privacy; that's fair enough but you can't have these things both ways. If you are unwilling to back up a claim, there's no point making it in the first place.

I understand it when people don't believe that others have military service under their belt when there is contrary evidence, but I do find it odd that people question those who have no contrary evidence against them. Surprise, surprise, there are people in the military who are nerds and like to play NS. There are entire military job fields comprised of almost nothing but your stereotypical geek.

Because that isn't how the burden of proof works. It's up to others to prove they're in the military, not for us to prove that they aren't. If they can't prove it, why should we believe them? It's no different to any other aspect of NS when it comes to evaluating claims; if you don't provide an irrefutable source then people are under no obligation to believe what you say.

Furthermore, a person's involvement with the military is about as relevant as the colour of their eyes to a discussion. There are members on these boards, very young members still in school, who have an intricate knowledge of the military despite having never served. There are also members on these boards who have served in the military and know next to nothing.

[Purpelia]

And since our resident expert is here. It's time to post this once more:

Update on my ground attack aircraft project.

Crew: 2
Engine: Rolls-Royce Merlin
Length:9.34m, 10.814m (gun forward)
Wing Span: 14m
Wing Area: 36m²
Main Weapon:
Falke Aircraft Rifle 4cm Model 1937
Action: Long recoil
Total Length: 3500mm
Cartridge: 40x195mm
Projectile Weight: 550g
Barrel Length: 2120mm
Muzzle Velocity: 953 m/s
Other Weapons: ???

[The Zeonic States]

I fly Heavy Strato Bombers off my Aircraft carriers if the Homeland airbases and fields are within operational range.

That's generally reserved though for High Risk Target Removal though where the possible loss of a Craft is outweighed by the possiblity of success.

And since our resident expert is here. It's time to post this once more:

Update on my ground attack aircraft project.

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Crew: 2
Engine: Rolls-Royce Merlin
Length:9.34m, 10.814m (gun forward)
Wing Span: 14m
Wing Area: 36m²
Main Weapon:
Falke Aircraft Rifle 4cm Model 1937
Action: Long recoil
Total Length: 3500mm
Cartridge: 40x195mm
Projectile Weight: 550g
Barrel Length: 2120mm
Muzzle Velocity: 953 m/s
Other Weapons: ???

It looks almost like a 262.

[Pharthan]

I fly Heavy Strato Bombers off my Aircraft carriers if the Homeland airbases and fields are within operational range.

That's generally reserved though for High Risk Target Removal though where the possible loss of a Craft is outweighed by the possiblity of success.

That's assuming your bombers are capable of taking the force of a cat-shot.
And that you've got strong enough cats. EMALs might be able to do it, but your energy production system is going to be pretty taxed any time you launch.

Because that isn't how the burden of proof works. It's up to others to prove they're in the military, not for us to prove that they aren't. If they can't prove it, why should we believe them? It's no different to any other aspect of NS when it comes to evaluating claims; if you don't provide an irrefutable source then people are under no obligation to believe what you say.

Furthermore, a person's involvement with the military is about as relevant as the colour of their eyes to a discussion. There are members on these boards, very young members still in school, who have an intricate knowledge of the military despite having never served. There are also members on these boards who have served in the military and know next to nothing.

Very well.

I also made no claim as to relevancy of military service denoting knowledge, though I will say those who have served generally have a good deal of knowledge in their specific background. For instance, unless someone else had more experience in them than I did, I'd probably claim when it came to my knowledge of Naval Reactors, the buck stops here (at least on NS). However, despite the fact that I'm in the Navy, I'd also say my knowledge of line-handling and radar is so lax anyone who bothered doing any amount of research could easily best me.

[The Laxus Union]

Our main fighter is a nuclear powered stealth fighter bomber with nuclear weapon capabilities, counter radar systems, cargo ability and may soon be equipped with a tornado generator. It also acts as a spyplane and drone carrier/ launcher. It called the Golden Phantom.

[Atlantica]

Our main fighter is a nuclear powered stealth fighter bomber with nuclear weapon capabilities, counter radar systems, cargo ability and may soon be equipped with a tornado generator. It also acts as a spyplane and drone carrier/ launcher. It called the Golden Phantom.

A nuclear powered stealth fighter-bomber? With a tornado generator? I highly believe that you are FT... interesting!

[Inquilabstan]

What say you gentlemen of the HAL Marut? I recently found a widely unknown surviving specimen at the Barefoot college in Rajasthan.

[New Phyrreus]

F/24A "Hellstorm" S/VTOL Joint Strike Fighter

[Democratic Union of Cydonia]

The People's Air Force of The Democratic Union of Cydonia operate the MiG-23 and MiG-21 as it's primary fighter jet. For close air support the Su-24 and Su-25 is used.



An NVP MiG-23

[Havl]

What say you gentlemen of the HAL Marut? I recently found a widely unknown surviving specimen at the Barefoot college in Rajasthan.

Really? That's very unique. It's a fascinating aircraft. Can you tell us more?

[Atlantica]

What say you gentlemen of the HAL Marut? I recently found a widely unknown surviving specimen at the Barefoot college in Rajasthan.

The HAL Marut? Well, I don't think it really is good, but it's okay, for one of the first tries for India's Aerospace Technology.

[Havl]

What say you gentlemen of the HAL Marut? I recently found a widely unknown surviving specimen at the Barefoot college in Rajasthan.

The HAL Marut? Well, I don't think it really is good, but it's okay, for one of the first tries for India's Aerospace Technology.

Agreed. This is the first I've heard of the Marut, to be honest.

Anyhow, I'm asking for more information about the specific aircraft at the Barefoot College.

[Atlantica]

The HAL Marut? Well, I don't think it really is good, but it's okay, for one of the first tries for India's Aerospace Technology.

Agreed. This is the first I've heard of the Marut, to be honest.

Anyhow, I'm asking for more information about the specific aircraft at the Barefoot College.

That was exactly what I was about to say... but I do agree with you: the Marut isn't really known very much.

[The Laxus Union]

Our main fighter is a nuclear powered stealth fighter bomber with nuclear weapon capabilities, counter radar systems, cargo ability and may soon be equipped with a tornado generator. It also acts as a spyplane and drone carrier/ launcher. It called the Golden Phantom.

A nuclear powered stealth fighter-bomber? With a tornado generator? I highly believe that you are FT... interesting!

Sorry an ft

[Socialist Republic of Andrew]

The main fighter jet of the Andrew military is the FA-38 lighting runner:

[Atlantica]

The main fighter jet of the Andrew military is the FA-38 lighting runner:(Image)

(Image)

More of a F-35 to me.

[New Tsavon]

The main fighter jet of the Andrew military is the FA-38 lighting runner:(Image)

(Image)

More of a F-35 to me.

An F35, plus whatever lolofduty fighter the first image is.

Also, "lightning runner" is an incredibly shitty name for a fighter.

[Republic of South Carolina]

Any suggestions on what else I can improve on? NS "Warfare" is just:

CRSC Air Force:

Fighter Aircraft:
3,700 - Karlberg JAS-39

Ground-Attack Aircraft:
1,700 - Karlberg K-42
25 - SNDI YG-71

Interceptor Aircraft:
3,020 - Karlberg JAS-39X

Bomber Aircraft:
100 - Karlberg MBP-1

CRSC Naval Aviation:

Fighter Aircraft:
210 - SNDI YF-49N
20 - Riysian JF-99
5 - SNDI YS-10 Buzzard

Ground-Attack/Strike Aircraft:
320 - Riysian NFX-30
25 - SNDI YF-49NU Jagger

[San Theodoros]

The San Theodorean Air Force (STAF) uses Sukhoi Su-22 fighter planes and the Yakovlev Yak-52 as trainer planes also for transport purposes the Antonov An-2 alongside the helicopter Mil Mi-1, Mil Mi-2 and Mil Mi-17.

[Nirvash Type TheEND]

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Role: Multirole fighter
National origin: Matriarchal Crown of Nirvash Type TheEND
Manufacturer:
First flight:
Introduction:
Status: In service
Primary user: Nirvashi Air Force
Number built: 235
Program cost:
Unit cost:
Crew: 1
Length: 14.3m
Wingspan: 8.7m
Height: 4.6m
Wing area: 34.5m^2
Empty weight: 6,960 kg
Loaded weight: 9,100 kg
Max. takeoff weight: 19,000 kg
Powerplant: 1 X Afterburning turbofan
Fuel capacity:

PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: Mach 2.7
Supercruise: Mach 1.2
Combat radius: 860 km
Ferry range: 3,200 km
Service ceiling: 15,000 m
Wing loading: 263 kg/m²
Thrust/weight: 1.8:1


ARMAMENTS
Payload: 5,700 kg


[Neonistan]

Used as a fighter bomber there is about 1,000 in service

Used as a fighter there is about 2,000 in service

Used as a dedicated ground attack/ heavy bomber there is about 1,500 in service

[Marquesan]

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Used as a fighter bomber there is about 1,000 in service

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Used as a fighter there is about 2,000 in service

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Used as a dedicated ground attack/ heavy bomber there is about 1,500 in service

Well, you could certainly do far worse than using Soviet surplus aircraft to inexpensively field an air force. I'd hate to see a bunch of Mig-21's go up against fifth-generation air superiority fighters, though. Nice choice on the CAS aircraft.

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Myrmidon Tactical Design's Type-21 "Divine Wind" ADF is my primary Expeditionary fighter aircraft, while the Type-27 "Hoplite" Interceptor provides high-speed scramble capability for domestic defense.