Levantine Arms Industry

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OOC: I know that without a doubt a number of the weapons I have claimed have been claimed by others. I don't care. I've seen people claim 3 to 4 types of the same type of land system of the same generation. I have however tried to make an effort to keep my claims reasonable, and not infringing on anyone person's claims in particular (i.e. claiming everything from Heckler & Koch when Wiese has done that as well).

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Since the end of the Great War, the Levantine States has been one of the countries with the most advanced industry, capable of developing modern technology. A large high-tech sector, combined with a sizeable industry has meant that the Levant has been able to produce most of it's weapons indigineously mostly through a number of large arms conglomerates. The border between business and government can become quite blurry, and as such the Levantine government has to approve all weapons exports, which is done by the Commission of Weapons Exportation.

The CWE, a body composed of both top diplomats and important officials and technicians in the Levantine Armed Forces judge whether or not a weapons export is acceptable based on the technology involved, the government that is involved and the relations that the Levant holds with such a nation. In some cases the entire possibility of arms trade can be rejected, in other cases only a number of arms sales are permissible. The sale of blueprints or licenses for production is also run by the CWE. Nations (regardless of past or current administrations) who have in the past reverse-engineered Levantine designs are blacklisted. In certain cases, arrangements can be made for weapons currently in use with the Levantine military to be sold if the weapons are needed within weeks rather then months.

While unit prices are given, a final price on the entire order is calculated by the CWE, including a government tariff, transport costs and production costs, prices are decided upon at the judgement of the CWE and the manufacturer. Reduced prices are given to AGE nations, nations participating in the AGE Partnership for Peace Program, and loyal AGE/Levantine allies. Licenses and blueprints can be negotiated over, and prices for these are determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Agostí Defense is a multinational aerospace manufacturer, global security and advanced technology company former in the late 80's and based in Tiflis, the Levantine States. One of the World's largest defense contractors, during the 60's and 70's it began receiving a majority of the Levantine government contracts. In later decades, it managed to buy up most competition, leading to it dominating the market.

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The second main aerospace conglometerate, Pegasus has been mostly active in the cargo planes department, both private and military. Though it has mostly been outcompeted when it comes to fighters, it did develop the Odysseus during the 80's. It still has a role in modern days though, often being a secondary partner in airforce contracts, and having supported Agostí in developing the Icarus.

Fighters

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aF-34 Icarus
The pinnacle of Levantine fighter design, it was designed and created by a consortium of Levantine and other AGE companies. A stealth fighter, dedicated to air superiority was developed. Although reportedly rather hard to fly, it does have minimal RCS, is capable of supercruising and has a max speed of mach 2.2 and a range of over 4,500 km. By 2009, 150 fighters have been build at a unit cost of Lf. 140 million. Although originally more fighters were planned, budget cuts by the Levantine government means that the Levantine military will not be ordering any new fighters. Production is however still possible, but most likely this will be as a downgraded package, and only to countries in good standing with the Levant.

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mF-21 Perseus
During the 70's, demand came for a new carrier-based multirole fighter, capable of attacking both aerial and ground targets. It was found in the mF-21 Perseus. The primary fighter for Levant's navy, it has shown to be a versatile and reliable fighter, though lacking in range and payload, though the upgrade the majority of the fighters went through during the late nineties and early noughties adressed these concerns. The Perseus has a maximum range of 2,300 km (clean plus two AIM-9s) it can reach up to Mach 1.8 and can also be used in refuelling missions, being able to carry up to 13,575 kgs of fuel.A Perseus including a full upgrade has a unit cost of 56 million.

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mF-25 Odysseus
Developed during the 70's as the Levantine new Air Superiority Fighter, it has been started to be replaced in this role by the aF-34 Icarus. The costs of the full deployment of the Icarus means however that the Fulcrum is expected to remain in service for some time more. Upgrade packages introduced during the 90's, introducing much of the new technology learned during the development of the Icarus have modernized the Odysseus, many of them also focused on fitting the fighter for multirole operations. The Odysseus has a max speed of mach 2.25 and has a range of 700 km. The latest upgrade has a unit cost of 15 million.

Bombers

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sB-58 Jupiter
The sB-58 Jupiter is a long-range jet powered strategic bomber in use with the Levantine Air Force since 1958. Jupiter was built to carry nuclear weapons in long-range missions, as part of the Levantine nuclear deterrence arsenal. It's still in use today, and remains Levant's primary bomber though all current sB-58s are built after 1980, and are thoroughly upgraded.* The unit cost of the Jupiter is at Lf. 56 million.

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cB-10 Ceres
The Ceres is a single-seat bomber designed for Close Air Support missions. During the 70's it replaced the CAS bombers developed in the aftermath of the Great War, and has remained in service since, though it has been supplanted in it's role by attack helicopters since. The Ceres is a rather slow plane, it's maximum speed being at 800 km/h and it has a range of 460 km. It has 11 hardpoints, and contains a 30mm gatling gun.The cB-10 has a unit cost of Lf. 12 million.

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cB-13 Mars
The cB-13 Mars is a modified C-25 Berouth which includes a number of armaments, a popular configuration is including a 105mm Howitzer. While it's judged as a CAS bomber, Mars operates rather differently not strafing like a traditional CAS bomber but circling around it's target it's weapon aiming at the center of this circle. The cB-13 has a range of up to 4,000 km, and a max speed of 480 km/h. It has a unit cost between the Lf. 150 and 200 million, depending on the upgrade and configuration.

Transporters

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C-51 Dagon
The C-52 Dagon is a large, military transport aircraft built by Pegasus. It was designed to provide strategic heavy airlift over intercontinental distances and to carry outsize and oversize cargo. Introduced to the Levantine Airforce during the 90s, it is notable for it's nose door, which combined with the aft-door allows for "drive-through" loading and unloading of the aircraft. The Dagon has a max payload of 120,000 kg, with which it has a range of over 4,400 km, and it costs around Lf. 170 million.

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C-43 Elioun
The Elioun is a large military transport aircraft, developed for the Levantine Airforce during the late 80s, early 90s. It can be used for rapid airlift operations of both troops and cargo and even military equipment, to main operating bases and forward operating bases throughout the world. The C-43 is also capable of tactical airlift, medical evacuation and airdrop operations. It can carry up to 130 people, or a MBT, or up to 77,519 kg of cargo. The C-43 has a range of up to 4,482 km. It's unit cost is currently over Lf. 200 million.

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C-25 Berouth
The Berouth is one of the traditional workhorses of the Levantine Airforce, one of the few aircraft to have been in service for over 50 years. Capable of taking off from and landing on unprepared runways, the C-25 is capable of offering support to forward troops in remote areas. The versatile airframe has found uses in a variety of other roles, including as a gunship, for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refuelling, maritime patrol and aerial firefighting. During the 90's a major upgrade package for the C-25 was developed (the C-25J), through which the range of the standard C-25 configuration became 5,520 km. It is capable of carrying over 120 passengers (or 90 airborne troops) and got a possible payload of 19,900. The latest update of the C-25 has a unit cost of Lf. 62 million, however for older versions deals can be made.

*- One of my few planes rather unlike the original, the Levant does not have a B-1 or B-2 like thing. Rather the LCS has further upgraded the B-52 and completely refurbished them, it has a smaller rcs, more advanced electronic countermeasures and lower maintainace costs when compared to the real B-52.

 

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Rifles

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W4 Assault Rifle
The latest in the Levantine small arms design, the W4 is a highly modular rifle, delivered in a range of different configurations. The two standard versions are Heavy (7.62mm AGE) and Light (5.56mm AGE), and Long Barrel and CQC (CQC having a shorter barrel length). In 2005, the G4 became the standard rifle for the Levantine Marine Corps, after Special Forces had taken it into use earlier on.

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W3 Battle Rifle
The W3 is currently the standard-issue rifle in the Levantine military, it's action is roller-delayed blowback and the rifle makes use of 7.62x51mm AGE ammunition. The rifle is inexpensive and reliable due to it's simplicity and mass production, but can generally be outperformed by newer weapons and for that reason the special forces of the Levantine States are replacing it with the G4 Combat Assault Rifle, while a upgraded version is being taken in use by the general armed forces of the Levant. The W3 is a perfect choice if in quick need of large amounts of an inexpensive yet still accurate weapon. It functions as a Battle Rifle, selective fire and fit for longer ranges.

Sniper Rifles

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M82 Sniper/anti-materiel Rifle
This heavy sniper rifle used in the Levantine military is capable of easily penetrating Type IV Body armor and most comon building materials, the strong rifle can however also penetrate hard armor and level 8 ballistic glass. It's impressive qualities come at an cost which are that it's heavy and large pushing the M82 in a niche role. The rifle fires .50 caliber ammunition, the standard semi-automatic version has an effective range of 1.8 kilometer, an improved version has one of over 2 kilometers.

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W2E Designated Marksman Battle Rifle
The W2E is a earlier Levantine battle rifle design that has been developed into a rifle fit for use by a designated marksman, but also able to be used in a Close Quarter Combat role. It has been praised as being a low cost yet effective and modern battle rifle, which is ergonomically friendly and has low recoil. While this rifle is a modification of the W2, and as such not produced, due to large amounts of surplus W2's, it can be produced fairly quickly.

(Sub)Machine Guns

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Ap-5 Submachine Gun
A submachine gun, the Ap-5 is specialized for use in close-quarters situations and commando use, and to this day is still most often used by commandoes, law enforcement and counter-terrorist personnel. There are a number of variants available, including one that uses the 5.56mm AGE round, although the 9x19mm Parabellum version is more common. The Ap-5 features a folding stock, is light-weight and air-cooled.

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A-7B Minimi
The Minimi is an air-cooled automatic weapon, capable of fully automatic fire only. The machine gun fires up to 1000 rounds per minute and has an effective range (depending on sights) of up to 1 kilometer. The standard A-7B, which is the most common fires 5.56 mm AGE ammunition, there is also a 7.62 mm version. This weapon is a light machine gun typically used in a support role, though it can be carried by an individual soldier it is often fired prone making use of a bipod. It is often used with an ammunition magazine, but this weapons can also be beltfed.

Shotguns

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Sh-34 Combat Shotgun
Introduced in 1998, the Sh-34 has become the primary combat shotgun for many branches of the Levantine military. A 12 gauge gas operated semi-automatic shotgun, it's often used for door breaching situation, shipboard security and close quarters (such as urban or jungle) combat. In the Levantine army it's also sometimes employed in urban combat with one member of a squad using a shotgun. The Sh-34 boasts a 8+1 internal tube magazine and is renown for it's reliability.

Rocket/Grenade Launchers

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GX-31 MGL
The GX-31 MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a lightweight 40 mm semi-automatic, 6-shot grenade launcher. It makes use of a revolver style magazine capable of accepting most 40x46mm grenades. A variety of rounds such as HE, HEAT, anti-riot baton, irritant or pyrotechnic can be loaded and fired at a rate of one per second; the cylinder can be loaded or unloaded rapidly to maintain a high rate of fire. The weapon has an effective range of 375 meter.

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GX-22 Javelin
The GX-22 Javelin is a man-portable anti-tank guided missile. The Javelin is a fire-and-forget missile with lock-on before launch and automatic self-guidance. The system takes a top-attack flight profile against armored vehicles (attacking the top armor which is generally thinner) but can also take a direct-attack mode for use against buildings or fortifications. It has an effective range between the 72 and 2000 meter. Though the weapon is man portable it's most often operated by two persons, a gunner and an ammo bearer who also scans for prospective targets and watches for threats.

 

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Artillery

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Ta-7 Segador
The Ta-7 is the lightest howitzer in use in the Levantine Armed Forces, using 105mm ammunition. It can be easily airlifted, even by helicopter, or dropped by parachute. The Segador does not need a recoil pit and has been known to fire up to 400 rounds per day and it has been in service since the mid 70's.

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Ta-19 Gótic
The Gótic is a ultra light-weight towed artillery piece in service with both the Levantine Army and Marine Corps. It has been introduced in 2005, to fulfil the role of a towed 155mm Howitzer gun. It has been designed to be transported by Helicopter or Truck by easy, allowing a high-caliber artillery weapon to be deployed into battle quickly and with ease. Where previous artillery weapons required a crew of 9, the Gótic can make due with 5. The rate of firing is up to 5 RPM, and can provide accurate fire at a range of up to 40km. The Average unit cost is between the Lf. 1.5 million.

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Sa-81 Barberá
"Black Barberá" is the main Levantine self-propelled howitzer, firing 155mm rounds. It is the most common indirect fire support weapon of maneuver brigades of Levantine armored and mechanized infantry divisions. It has been in use since the 1960's, and has gone through a number of upgrades since. The Sa-81 requires a crew of 6 and has a unit cost of Lf. 1.7 million.

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Sra-2 Muralla MLRS
The Muralla Multiple Launch Rocket System first entered use in 1983, and is a self-propelled artillery piece capable of firing guided and unguided projectiles up to a range of 46 km. The Muralla being very mobile can make use of the shoot-and-scoot tactic, it can fire it's rockets rapidly and move away to avoid returning counter-battery fire. The Muralla can be used in different configurations and has an average unit cost of Lf. 2.3 million.

Main Battle Tanks

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Cr-06 Cuirassier
The Cuirassier in it's various variants built since the late 70's, early 80's is currently the most advanced MBT of the Levantine Army, and a symbol of the Armored Corps. Optimized for quick repair during battle and crew survival. Through the use of spaced-armor techniques and quick-replacement modular designs, the Cuirassier incorporates composite armour, a derivative of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) and Chobham armour. Additionally, the space between the inner and outer hulls is filled with diesel—an economical storage method and a means of defeating HEAT rounds. The Unit Cost is put between the Lf. 4.5 and 5 million.

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Cr-94 Caracole
Based on the T-72 imported by the Levant during the 70s as a quick replacement to replace the antiquated tanks in service, during the 80's it was upgraded to the extent that it became a tank in it's own right. The Caracole has a 125mm gun and includes explosive reactive armor, laser warning systems, modern fire control and navigation systems. The unit cost of a modern Caracole is Lf. 3 million, although part of the reason the unit cost is low is that it's in use in large numbers.

Tracked Armoured Personnel Carriers

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Dr-60 Cougar
Based on the hulls of the old Cr-48 MBTs which were replaced during the 70's, the Cougar has become one of the most widely available and inexpensive APC's in the Levantine Army. Used as a APC and a Combat Engineering Vehicle, it can carry up to 8 people, and has several 7.62 mm machine guns including one controlled from the cabin by an Overhead Weapons Station. Currently in the process of being replaced, their unit cost is low for new customers.

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Dr-82 Serval
Based on a modified version of the chassis of the Caracole MBT, the Serval incorporates a diesel engine, reactive armor and is able of carrying up to 7 soldiers (in addition to a crew of 3). The Serval has up to 3 machine guns, one of which is controlled by an Overhead Weapons System. There are versions with a 7.62mm and a 12.7mm remote controlled machine gun.

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Dr-61 Ocelot
4,200 Ocelots have been produced for the Levantine military, making it one of the most prominent armored vehicles, the Ocelot has been designed as being highly mobile, it has excellent cross-country capability, is amphibious, but also airmobile. Still, newer upgrades of the Ocelet have highly improved it's survivability. The Ocelot has an aluminium armor It is mounted by a wide variety of weapons, most commonly a single 12.7mm machine gun, however there are also kits to mount it with an automatic grenade launcher or an anti-tank weapon.

Wheeled Armored Vehicles

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Hu-99 Fennek
The Fennek is a four wheeled reconnaissance vehicle used by the Levantine military, often armed with either an 12.7mm machine gun or a automatic grenade launcher. Versions with anti-tank or surface to air missiles also exist. The primary mission equipment is an observation package mounted on an extendable mast. Sensors include a thermal imager, daylight camera and a laser rangefinder. Combined with the vehicle's GPS and inertial navigation system the operator can accurately mark targets or points of interest and pass that data to the digital battlefield network.

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Hu-93 Caracel
The Caracel is an all-wheel drive armored vehicle standard mounted by a 40mm grenade launcher and a 12.7 machine gun, with an additional 5.56mm machine gun being mounted outside the gunners hatch. The Caracel features excellent survivability and has a V-shaped hull, deflecting explosive forces. Six Caracels can be loaded on to one Elioun cargo aircraft. The unit cost of the Hu-93 is around Lf. 1 million.

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Hu-84 Panther
The main wheeled vehicle in the Levantine army, the Panther features 4-wheel drive and is in service in a number of different version, including weapon carriers, showing the Panther to be fit for versatile uses. Furthermore, there are a number of armor kits available for the Panther, depending on the demands for survivability. The Unit cost depends highly on the specific version, but is estimated at Lf. 65,000 for a standard Panther.

Amphibious Tracked Vehicles

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Am-54 Jackal
The Jackal is the current amphibious troop transport in use with the Levantine marines, it is used by LSMC Assault Batallions to land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent mechanized operations ashore. The Jackal is armed with both a 12.7 mmmachine gun and a 40 mm grenade launcher, has an operational range of 480 km and a unit cost of Lf. 2.4 million.

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AmS-19 Hyena
The AmS-19 Hyena is an All Terrain Armoured Vehicle, with amphibious capabilities based on a twin cabin, with all four track being powered. It can carry up to 17 people, though the rear cabin can be used for a number of applications, such as a weapons mount, a load-changer or as a cargo platform. The ground pressure of the AmS-19 is too low to trigger many anti-tank mines, and they are fully air-portable by a Chinook, and it can be transported by a C-25 Berouth. It has a unit cost of Lf. 1.4 million.

 

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Note on naval sales: Aircraft Carriers and Cruisers are only sold to the most trusted nations and closest allies. It is possible to purchase licenses, blueprints, separate systems (for example fire control) or older ships at reduced prices. The Levant can also upgrade existing ships at decent prices.
Aircraft Carriers

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Antioch-Class Aircaft Carrier
The Antioch-Class Supercarrier is the largest ship in service with the Levantine Navy. Originally meant to produce 6 aircraft carriers, budget cuts led to only 4 being being produced, and one still being in production. The Antioch-Class is powered by 2 nuclear reactors, has a max speed of 30+ knots, can carry up to 85 aircraft, is capable of operating for 20 years without refuelling, and has a a unit cost of Lf. 6 billion and an annual operating cost of 160 million.* It is expected to have a service life of 50 years.

Amphibious Warfare Ships

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Barca-class Amphibious Assault Ship
The Barca Class LHS has been designed to land forces on hostile shores and for this purpose, in Levantine service, carries an air group of helicopters to ferry Marines and equipment to shore, optionally supplemented by a squadron of 8 V/STOL Aircraft, although the Barca-class can also be used as a Carrier for these Aircraft, carrying up to 20 of them. A ship of the Barca class can support a land force of up to 1,894 marines. Furthermore, it can also carry up to 3 LCU ships or LCAC hovercrafts, launched from it's well deck. Each of these ships also have hospitals, capable of accomodating to up to 600 patients, and containing 6 operating rooms.

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Jerusalem-Class Amphibious Transport Dock
The Jerusalem Class is propelled by 4 diesel engines and can move in excess of 22 knots. It's tasked with the transportation of amphibious forces, and can carry two LCAC hovercrafts, or 1 LCU ship and 14 amphibious armored vehicles. It can support a landing force of 66 officers and 633 enlisted. The Jerusalem is armed with two 30mm close-in guns, 2 missile launchers and several twin 12.7mm machine gun turrets. The Jerusalem-class can launch two Mallow tiltrotor aircraft simultaneously, while it can carry up to 5.

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Tiflis-class Dock Landing Ship
The Tiflis-class is the last in the Amphibious Warfare group of ships, being able to support up to 450 marines and two LCAC hovercrafts. Powered by four diesel engines, the Tiflis class is also armed by two 25mm cannons, two CWIS mounts, two SAM missiles and 6 12.7mm machine guns. The Tiflis-class can reach a speed of over 20 knots and has been in commission since 1995. Unit cost is around Lf. 150 million.

Surface Vessels

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Mayner-class Cruiser
The Mayner-class is a class of Nuclear Guided Missile Cruisers, in use with the Levantine Navy since 1976. With their nuclear power plants and the resulting capability of steaming at high speeds for long periods of time, these act as escorts for the fast nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, such as the Antioch-class. Their main mission is as air-defense ships, though they also have capabilities as anti-submarine (ASW) ships, surface-to-surface warfare (SSW) ships, and in gun and missile bombardment of shore targets. The class is currently undergoing refuellings and mid-life overhauls, and currently has a unit cost of around Lf. 675 million.

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Formosa-class Destroyer
The Formosa-class Destroyer is a modern destroyer, upgraded from older Levantine designs and is currently among the ships being produced for close allies of the Levantine states. Included in the Formosa-class is an AEGIS fire control system, surface-to-surface, anti-ship, anti-submarine and surface-to-air missiles. The Formosa-class can also carry an helicopter, and has a unit cost of Lf. 1.2 billion, which has led to lower amounts of production by the Levantine navy.

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Algada-class DestroyerThe Algada-class was developed as a cheaper alternative to the Formosa-class Destroyer and represents the latest developments in Levantine ship technology, increasingly focusing on anti-air and anti-submarine roles and focusing on smaller ships. The Algada-class is armed with a wide variety of weapon systems, including CIWS, 42 Surface-to-Air missiles, 6 torpedo tubes and 2 anti-submarine mortars. The ship has a complement of 280, and can reach a top speed of 30 knots. The unit cost of a single Algada-class destroyer is around Lf. 600 million.

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Masso-class Frigate The Masso-class focuses on air defence and command operations, and also functions as an test-bed for advanced technologies. It has a top speed of 30 knots and a complement of 202. The Masso-class has one 54mm gun, two 20mm guns. It can fire up to 8 surface-to-surface missiles, wields two 30mm CIWS systems and has SAM missiles. The Masso-class is equipped with advanced radar and electronic warfare systems. This advanced frigate comes at an unit cost of Lf. 400 million.

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Barroso-class Corvette
Introduced during the mid-90's, the Barroso class is now commonly in use in the Levantine navy, and though it can sometimes be found in expeditionary fleets, it has most often been used in a littoral capacity, patrolling the Sumer and Barbary Bays. The Barroso has a complement of up to 154 men, has a 113mm gun, one 40mm gun and is armed with anti-ship and anti-submarine missiles. It has a unit cost of about Lf. 250 million.

Submarines

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* - Real-life Nimitz has a lower unit cost, but due to the Antioch being produced in much smaller numbers, this unit cost goes up.

 

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TH-7X Mallow
The TH-7X is a unique is a multi-mission, military, tiltrotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to perform missions like a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. It has been developed jointly by Escudé Rotorcraft and Pegasus Aircraft. The Mallow has a range of 1,627 km and a max speed of 565 km/h, and a unit cost about Lf. 68 million.

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AH-35 Yellowwood
The Yellowwood (often nicknamed the King Cobra) is a twin-engine attack helicopter. The AH-35 has been in 1965 (back then in a single-engined version), and has since formed the backbone of the attack helicopter fleet of the Levantine Armed forces. The latest upgrade has a range of 587 km, a speed of 352 km/h and can carry an impressive amount of arms. The latest upgrade has a unit cost of Lf. 10.7 million.

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CH-51 Magnolia
The CH-51 Magnolia is a versatile, twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. Its primary roles include troop movement, artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply. It has a wide loading ramp at the rear of the fuselage and three external-cargo hooks and has a max speed of 315 km/h, which isn't that much slower then conventional helicopters. The Magnolia can carry up to 55 troops, or 12,700 kg of cargo and has a unit cost of 10.3 million.

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CH-32 Willow
The CH-32 is a family of four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopters. Although developed in 1972, it wouldn't be untill 1979 that the Willow entered active service with the Levantine Armed Forces. There are a number of versions some of them specializing for naval use, use by firefighters, medical teams and VIP transport. Other versions are meant for military use but have more upgraded systems. The unit cost can vary, depending on the specific version between Lf. 5.9 million and 14 million.

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CH-22 Mahogany
The CH-22 Mahogany is a multipurpose military helicopter, developed and introduced to the Levantine Armed forces during the late 50's. Thousands of them would be build over the years, and the Mahogany remains in use to this day. Although the standard version is in the process of being phased out by the Army, being replaced by the CH-32 Willow, a twin-engine version remains in the use with the Levantine Marine Corps and Air Force. This version has a unit cost of Lf. 4.7 million, with a further upgraded version currently in producting costing up to Lf. 5.3 million.

 

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AGE Discounts for the win!

 

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OOC: Although I still have a lot of work to do, including the helicopters and ships, with the holidays not being all that far away, this thread is opened for business!

 

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OOC: Now I'm also offering both towed and self-propelled artillery pieces!

 

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TO: Escude Rotocraft
FR: HM Royal Air Force, Procurement Office
RE: TH-7X Mallow Transaction Request

His Majesties Royal Air Force of Anglia would like purchase 6 TH-7X Mallow aircraft, with the option to purchase another 7 in the near future. We would also like to procure a training program and simulation system for the training of our pilots. Thank you, we await your reply.​

 

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TO: Escude Rotocraft
FR: HM Royal Air Force, Procurement Office
RE: TH-7X Mallow Transaction Request

His Majesties Royal Air Force of Anglia would like purchase 6 TH-7X Mallow aircraft, with the option to purchase another 7 in the near future. We would also like to procure a training program and simulation system for the training of our pilots. Thank you, we await your reply.​

Escudé Rotorcraft
Commission for Weapons Exports

The purchase of 6 TH-7X Mallow Aircraft has been approved, including training programs and simulation systems, with further support and consultation being given by the Levantine Air Force. This will be done at a price of Lf. 400 million, prices will be slightly lower should the purchase of 7 TH-7X go through.

 

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Fjäderholmarna Trade Council-FTC (Exportrådet)

The Kingdom of Fjäderholmarna utilizing her place in the PfP program and looking to modernize certain aspects of her military seeks to import the use of Levantine weaponry. Thus far, we request from Segarra-Orihuela the M82 Sniper/anti-materiel Rifle, which will be branded the Ag90 in the Fjäderholmarnar Army. Additionally, via Escudé Rotorcraft we seek to obtain the CH-51 Magnolia, which will be commissioned as the HPK3. Numbers will be provided via attachment.​

Thank you,
Handelsminister
Mikkel Johansson
Mikkel Johansson
Konungariket Fjäderholmarna

Ag90 (M82) :: 4,500
HPK3 (CH-51) :: Seven (7)

 

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Segarra-Orihuela
Escudé Rotorcraft
Commission for Weapons Exports

The arms purchase has been approved at a price of 98 million, including a discount for Fjäderholmarna's participation in the Partnership for Peace program, and an additional discount for the bulk purchase of the M82 Sniper/Anti material rifle.

 

[Frescania]

Secret Communique from the Ministry of Defense

We are in the process of large modernization project for the Frescania's armed forces. To that end, we would like the following order:

300 Cr-06 Cuirassier
700 Dr-82 Serval
900 Hu-93 Caracel
150 Sa-81 Barberá
80 Ta-7 Segador
200 Sra-2 Muralla MLRS
80 sB-58 Jupiter
90 C-25 Berouth
70 AH-35 Yellowwood
30 CH-51 Magnolia
50 cB-10 Ceres
7 Mayner-class Cruiser
3 Algada-class Destroyer
10 Masso-class Frigate
9 Barroso-class Corvette

ooc: before ppl rage: I am, with some modifications, using Spain's armed forces' numbers.

 

[Nevada]

Ministry of Defence

We would like to procure a production license for the W4 rifle and two hundred Ta-19 Gótic artillery pieces. Regarding the W4 rifle license, since most armament companies forbid the distribution of license-produced weapons to civilians, we must warn that while the Federal Militia is a standing, regular force (despite its name, which may suggest otherwise), in times of war some of the rifles might be used by non-standing forces, such as the state militias, during wartime.

 

[Vistrasia]

Secret Communique to the Frescanian Ministry of Defense

We are very glad to accept your order and incorporating a number of bulk and AGE discounts offer to deliver this for a price of Lf. 27 billion.* We would offer to have this order, especially on the naval side to involve joint ventures of Levantine and Frescanian arms companies, to allow for the creation of jobs in both of our countries.

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is the spreadsheet in which I've worked out the numbers, I've scaled down a number of the unit prices slightly because of the size of the order which would politically be considered a major impulse for the Levantine arms industry. If you could double check on the math I used, it's been a while since I did these things in spreadsheets but had little other choice.

Communique to the American Ministry of Defense

We offer to grant a full and unlimited production license for the production of the W4 rifle at a cost of Lf. 800 million. Included in the deal will be technical support to set up the proper facilities and support to maintain the necessary machines to ensure quality rifles. The Levantine States would request that 3 percent of the total yearly production of the American W4 rifles after the first year are given to the Levant, or another AGE partner.

The total price for the two hundred Ta-19 Gótic is Lf. 180 million.

 

[Sheridan]

Department of Defence

We would like to know if licenses are available to manufacture and develope the following aircraft/rifles:

The W4 Assault Rifle
The mF-25 Odysseus
and The cB-10 Ceres

Also we would like to purchase two Antioch-Class Aircaft Carriers.

 

[Vistrasia]

Department of Defence

We would like to know if licenses are available to manufacture and develope the following aircraft/rifles:

The W4 Assault Rifle
The mF-25 Odysseus
and The cB-10 Ceres

Also we would like to purchase two Antioch-Class Aircaft Carriers.

Commission for Weapons Export

In regards to the licenses, for the nation of Freiheit there will be no licenses available to do so. Only in the case of Odysseus and Ceres, a stripped down version without a number of avionics systems and other technologies might be licensed. We hope that the government of Freheit understands the costs that come with these licenses. The W4 Rifle can be bought in sufficient quantities from Levantine producers.

There will be no aircraft carriers sold to Freiheit, we do not trust the credit rating of the government of Freiheit, and such technology is limited to close partners of the Levantine States.*

* - Could you imagine the US selling a Nimitz to Uruguay? That's what I thought.

 

[Nevada]

Communique to the American Ministry of Defense

We offer to grant a full and unlimited production license for the production of the W4 rifle at a cost of Lf. 800 million. Included in the deal will be technical support to set up the proper facilities and support to maintain the necessary machines to ensure quality rifles. The Levantine States would request that 3 percent of the total yearly production of the American W4 rifles after the first year are given to the Levant, or another AGE partner.

The total price for the two hundred Ta-19 Gótic is Lf. 180 million.

Ministry of Defence

We accept your offer, but suggest instead that the government of the American Union will simply build and operate an AGE-owned arms depot in another AGE nation to be used by other AGE nations in times of war, to be stocked with American-produced W4 rifles, ammunition and American military supplies.

 

[Sheridan]

Department of Defence

We are offended that Levant feels this way. We will not be doing business with you.