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Oreo
Senior Airman
Ok, now maybe to make this a little more fun, maybe we should issue some specifications.
Here's one:
Specification Oreo:1
Requesting a long-range seaplane for open-ocean anti-submarine operations and other secondary roles.
Aircraft must be capable of flying 6,000 kilometers without refueling, at a cruising speed not less than 200 knots, while carrying a payload of 2 tonnes. It must be capable of staying airborne during this entire time, with accommodations for a relief crew. It must have a maximum speed of not less than 260 knots at 1,000 meters altitude. It must be capable of carrying a payload of at least 5 tonnes for a range of 4,000 kilometers.
It must be able to carry an array of different drop ordinance suitable for use against submarines and other maritime targets, or land targets as need be. It must have a weapons control station where an onboard weapons operator can orchestrate the deployment of guided missiles, smart-bombs, and other electronic warfare devices. It must have an interception-resistance system capable of protecting the aircraft from all known anti-aircraft missiles. Gun armament must be included, both of the fixed-forward firing variety for head-on attacks on submarines or surface vessels, as well as waist armament for concentric ring attacks, ala C-130 gunship. In addition to the trainable waist armament, a trainable gun system should be available as an option, with guns mounted in the bow and tail, and possibly other locations, for use while detaining small craft during coastal patrol operations, particularly anti-smuggling operations.
Provision must be made for air-to-air refueling, and a system should also be optionally included that would allow the aircraft to function as a secondary refueler as well, with an available tail-mounted fuel dispensing boom. The aircraft must be able to land on the ocean or any fresh-water surface in calm to moderate seas, for multiple purposes, including air-sea-rescue operations, as well as the deployment, dispersal, retrieval, or other use of maritime devices, such as buoys, sonobuoys, meterological instruments, etc. In lieu of offensive weaponry, the aircraft should also be able to carry armed troops to be deployed either by parachute, or by landing on water and boating ashore. Two or more powered inflatable boats will be carried, to enable troops to make beach landings, to board small craft, or to escape should the aircraft be destroyed.
A fully-stocked galley and full off-duty crew quarters with bunks and mess area shall be included. This area shall be as sound-proofed as possible for crew rest. Provisions for up to a week of time away from base shall be included. As many spare parts as possible must be included for the engines, propellers, avionics, armament, and other systems. Since the aircraft is capable of landing on the water, provision should be made for basic airframe, powerplant, and avionics repairs to be accomplished at sea, or, when possible, in the air. The engines must be reliable enough to, under routine circumstances, run for at least 100, and preferably 200 or more hours without major servicing. As much servicing as possible should be possible to accomplish in flight, or at least upon landing on the open sea.
The aircraft must be capable of comfortably maintaining an altitude of at least 1,000 meters with one engine not operating.
The aircraft must have ballistic protection from small arms fire and secondary projectiles, for the crew stations, fuel systems, and as many vital systems as possible. As much protection from heavier weapons should be provided as is reasonably possible, in comparison with modern combat aircraft.
Have fun....
Here's one:
Specification Oreo:1
Requesting a long-range seaplane for open-ocean anti-submarine operations and other secondary roles.
Aircraft must be capable of flying 6,000 kilometers without refueling, at a cruising speed not less than 200 knots, while carrying a payload of 2 tonnes. It must be capable of staying airborne during this entire time, with accommodations for a relief crew. It must have a maximum speed of not less than 260 knots at 1,000 meters altitude. It must be capable of carrying a payload of at least 5 tonnes for a range of 4,000 kilometers.
It must be able to carry an array of different drop ordinance suitable for use against submarines and other maritime targets, or land targets as need be. It must have a weapons control station where an onboard weapons operator can orchestrate the deployment of guided missiles, smart-bombs, and other electronic warfare devices. It must have an interception-resistance system capable of protecting the aircraft from all known anti-aircraft missiles. Gun armament must be included, both of the fixed-forward firing variety for head-on attacks on submarines or surface vessels, as well as waist armament for concentric ring attacks, ala C-130 gunship. In addition to the trainable waist armament, a trainable gun system should be available as an option, with guns mounted in the bow and tail, and possibly other locations, for use while detaining small craft during coastal patrol operations, particularly anti-smuggling operations.
Provision must be made for air-to-air refueling, and a system should also be optionally included that would allow the aircraft to function as a secondary refueler as well, with an available tail-mounted fuel dispensing boom. The aircraft must be able to land on the ocean or any fresh-water surface in calm to moderate seas, for multiple purposes, including air-sea-rescue operations, as well as the deployment, dispersal, retrieval, or other use of maritime devices, such as buoys, sonobuoys, meterological instruments, etc. In lieu of offensive weaponry, the aircraft should also be able to carry armed troops to be deployed either by parachute, or by landing on water and boating ashore. Two or more powered inflatable boats will be carried, to enable troops to make beach landings, to board small craft, or to escape should the aircraft be destroyed.
A fully-stocked galley and full off-duty crew quarters with bunks and mess area shall be included. This area shall be as sound-proofed as possible for crew rest. Provisions for up to a week of time away from base shall be included. As many spare parts as possible must be included for the engines, propellers, avionics, armament, and other systems. Since the aircraft is capable of landing on the water, provision should be made for basic airframe, powerplant, and avionics repairs to be accomplished at sea, or, when possible, in the air. The engines must be reliable enough to, under routine circumstances, run for at least 100, and preferably 200 or more hours without major servicing. As much servicing as possible should be possible to accomplish in flight, or at least upon landing on the open sea.
The aircraft must be capable of comfortably maintaining an altitude of at least 1,000 meters with one engine not operating.
The aircraft must have ballistic protection from small arms fire and secondary projectiles, for the crew stations, fuel systems, and as many vital systems as possible. As much protection from heavier weapons should be provided as is reasonably possible, in comparison with modern combat aircraft.
Have fun....