)I wouldn't want to actually drive that monstrosity anywhere. The tank might supposedly be proof against most missiles and guns, radar dishes are ever so fragile though(a sniper with a .50 cal could be problematic).
Japanistan has more railways then any other nation on earth I assure you, and while its 20 tons heavier then an Abrams, other then the length of the gun barrel (which can be taken apart for good reason… its 20 feet long and most of that is outside the turret) the dimensions overall are not dramatically bigger. The main issue is bridging (also a serious issue for 70 tonners) but Japanistan will be building special tactical ferries for the vehicles use, in addition to providing the tank with a robust snorkeling capability.Raj Ahten wrote:Well Sea Skimmer it is about time you unveiled the sort of ridiculous vehicles you had as Sadaamistan! At 90 tons (
That is an issue, but the radar folds under armor to protect it from snipers and artillery fragments alike when its not needed (this is what that roof bulge is), just like the radar on the Russian Khrizantema anti tank missile vehicle. Its not any more vulnerable then a FLIR unit on any other tank or the radars various active protection systems require anyway. I’d rather a sniper kills my radar then a trained tank commander with his head out of the hatch. Plus even if the antenna is damaged, that’s the cheaper part of a radar since this isn’t an AESA set, the expensive stuff is inside the turret. In real life the French Leceler tank has been offered with an fixed antenna battlefield surveillance radar, as have a few other vehicles, but no ones bought that kind of capability yet.The tank might supposedly be proof against most missiles and guns, radar dishes are ever so fragile though(a sniper with a .50 cal could be problematic).
Squish ThingsWhat does Japanistan intend to do with such a beast?
Well whatever Ill amend my map when I next it to claim more depth instead; its only to my advantage to have that base be further west anyway.Steve wrote: Save that from the beginning I stated that Van Halstoff was formerly Shinra territory.
Aircraft hijackings? You're in luck. There's a LOT PeZookian Airlines Boeing 767 flight going from Orena to an unspecified destination. You're too late to get Miss Kruszewski, but the people who just boarded that flight are fair game.Raj Ahten wrote:I see attacks by rebels inside Sea Skimmers big cities or a number of spectacular aircraft hijacking worldwide (or something similiar) by the Sumatran rebels to get the world's attention in the future.
Well, I can honestly say I didn't know that until now. You learn something new every day, I suppose...PeZook wrote:Slight note: most Polish (and PeZookian) names transform by gender, so it's going to be Ms. Kruszewska.
Same here. So long as The Republic of Serenity doesn't host hostile troops we are all fine.Stas Bush wrote:P.S. Consider the Black Sea talks issue agreed. I dont' want to quarrel much over an internal sea between me and Byzantium which is frankly a Slavic National Confederacy inner defense object and poses no danger so far.
Just to be clear though, in case of a conflict with a MESS nation (say Beowulf, since he props up Westchester) would you be legally obliged to attack me?Same here.
Sure, but later today.S-300VM
Within the MESS we regard it as Tian Xia's internal matter.Stas Bush wrote:Just to be clear though, in case of a conflict with a MESS nation (say Beowulf, since he props up Westchester) would you be legally obliged to attack me?
Because in that case I would have to create a Black Sea Navy etc. etc.
If the SNC commitments at least ensure you stay neutral in a possible war, there's little reason to fear.
I would likewise not attack you if a war between the MESS and me happened.
Hmm...do you think we could go down to 2.5 years thanks to modern computer modelling and manufacturing techniques?Stas Bush wrote:About rocketsThe Proton required 5 years from the engineering conception (UR-200>UR-500>UR-500K) and that was after the R-7 was already stable (and the whole cycle was a 1957-1966 span).So 2013 should see us on the Moon.
Technically with the 1980s level engineering this should be shorter for both development cycles, but indeed at least 5 years are needed to perfect designs.
Counter-proposal: $750 million, six S-300PMU batteries this year. Another $750 million will be paid next year for another six batteries. I'll also be needing central surveillance radars to coordinate each packet of six batteries; will those cost extra, or are they complimentary?Stas Bush wrote:Duchy of Langley: proposal includes either an $500 million 2x S-300PMU divisions with 2 batteries each, or an $800 million for the same with S-400.
Ouch, that's a lot of money. Still, beggars can't be choosers, and the economy is doing well right now, so I'll take that deal as is. What delivery/payment arrangements would you propose? Payment and delivery over a period of two years or somesuch?Stas Bush wrote:San Dorado: $200 million per battery, 8 batteries. Total proposed sum: $1602 million (delivery costs included).
A total of 12 S-300PMU-2 batteries? Sure. With the PMU-2, central radar come as a given. No other costs incurred.Shinn Langley Soryu wrote:Counter-proposal: $750 million, six S-300PMU batteries this year. Another $750 million will be paid next year for another six batteries. I'll also be needing central surveillance radars to coordinate each packet of six batteries; will those cost extra, or are they complimentary?
Same as most arms shipments work. Payment - now. First 4-launcher batery shipped prior to the end of this year (maybe even in several weeks). Second battery shipped prior to the middle of the next year. Delivery failure can be compensated at a rate of 10% cost.SiegeTank wrote:What delivery/payment arrangements would you propose?
Alright, consider the money wired. I'll be eagerly awaiting my new toysStas Bush wrote:Same as most arms shipments work. Payment - now. First 4-launcher batery shipped prior to the end of this year (maybe even in several weeks). Second battery shipped prior to the middle of the next year. Delivery failure can be compensated at a rate of 10% cost.
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Could work.Karmic Knight wrote:This proposal?
I kindly asked you to