<type>Update</type>
<summary>APG-63 should have a ground search capability</summary>
<detail>A flag for ground search (fixed) and ground search (mobile) should be added. The vanilla APG-63 did not have MTI capability as the more modern variants (V)1 etc though.</detail>
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary>Add KH-31 and Buddy Tanking Loadout to Egyptian Mig-29M2 #4869</summary>
<detail>Add KH-31 and Buddy Tanking Loadout to Egyptian Mig-29M2 #4869. Recent photos show KH-31 and Buddy Tanking loadouts </detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/StefanKnippsch3/sta ... 8823177216
https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/sta ... 2597541896
</evidence>
<summary>Add KH-31 and Buddy Tanking Loadout to Egyptian Mig-29M2 #4869</summary>
<detail>Add KH-31 and Buddy Tanking Loadout to Egyptian Mig-29M2 #4869. Recent photos show KH-31 and Buddy Tanking loadouts </detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/StefanKnippsch3/sta ... 8823177216
https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/sta ... 2597541896
</evidence>
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
Dimensions of MQ-25.
This is not to pick numbers, but does this affect how many can operate of a carrier?
Length:15.54m (is now 11.63m)
Wingspan 22.86m (is now 18.93m)
Wingspan folded 9.45m (not in DB yet)
Height: 3.38m & 4.78m when folded (does not really matter).
https://twitter.com/TheDEWLine/status/1373769587599286279?s=19
This is not to pick numbers, but does this affect how many can operate of a carrier?
Length:15.54m (is now 11.63m)
Wingspan 22.86m (is now 18.93m)
Wingspan folded 9.45m (not in DB yet)
Height: 3.38m & 4.78m when folded (does not really matter).
https://twitter.com/TheDEWLine/status/1373769587599286279?s=19
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<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add new Gulfstream G550 ORON of the IDF</summary>
<detail>
The new G550 “Oron” combines the capabilities of several different ISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance) aircraft in a single platform.
Though the "Oron" looks similar to the "Eitam", its systems are more advanced and allow for a wider range of missions. "The big improvement is in its overall capabilities and diversity of the tasks it can perform", says Maj. I. https://iaf.org.il/9327-52847-en/IAF.aspx
The “Oron” received today appears to be a new variant of the G550. “The aircraft combines several capabilities including aerial imaging, control and radar, and maritime intelligence gathering for the Navy”, explains Maj. I, Deputy Commander of the 122nd Squadron. “The majority of these capabilities already exist in our squadron and the ‘Maof Rahav’ unit, however, with the new aircraft, we managed to condense them all onto a single flight platform”.
Externally, the “Oron” is similar to the “Eitam”, the G550 CAEW. This is a sort of mini-AWACS equipped with 2 L-band antennas, on both sides of the fuselage, and 2 S-band antennas, on the nose and tail of the aircraft. The antennas are part of a EL/W-2085, a Phalcon and Green Pine (used for the Arrow Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile Missile, ATBMM) derivative. However, its systems are more advanced and allow for a wider range of missions, says the IAF on its website. “The big improvement is in its overall capabilities and diversity of the tasks it can perform”, says Maj. I. “The aircraft combines the capabilities of the ‘Eitam’ and the ‘Shavit’, reconnaissance aircraft from the Fighter Division, and advanced air-to-surface radar.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... e-airframe
https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/04/t ... abilities/
https://twitter.com/IAFsite/status/1378710877281660929
</evidence>
<summary>Add new Gulfstream G550 ORON of the IDF</summary>
<detail>
The new G550 “Oron” combines the capabilities of several different ISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance) aircraft in a single platform.
Though the "Oron" looks similar to the "Eitam", its systems are more advanced and allow for a wider range of missions. "The big improvement is in its overall capabilities and diversity of the tasks it can perform", says Maj. I. https://iaf.org.il/9327-52847-en/IAF.aspx
The “Oron” received today appears to be a new variant of the G550. “The aircraft combines several capabilities including aerial imaging, control and radar, and maritime intelligence gathering for the Navy”, explains Maj. I, Deputy Commander of the 122nd Squadron. “The majority of these capabilities already exist in our squadron and the ‘Maof Rahav’ unit, however, with the new aircraft, we managed to condense them all onto a single flight platform”.
Externally, the “Oron” is similar to the “Eitam”, the G550 CAEW. This is a sort of mini-AWACS equipped with 2 L-band antennas, on both sides of the fuselage, and 2 S-band antennas, on the nose and tail of the aircraft. The antennas are part of a EL/W-2085, a Phalcon and Green Pine (used for the Arrow Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile Missile, ATBMM) derivative. However, its systems are more advanced and allow for a wider range of missions, says the IAF on its website. “The big improvement is in its overall capabilities and diversity of the tasks it can perform”, says Maj. I. “The aircraft combines the capabilities of the ‘Eitam’ and the ‘Shavit’, reconnaissance aircraft from the Fighter Division, and advanced air-to-surface radar.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... e-airframe
https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/04/t ... abilities/
https://twitter.com/IAFsite/status/1378710877281660929
</evidence>
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<type>UPDATE<type/>
<Summary>F-15EX officially named Eagle II </summary>
<Detail>Rename F-15EX Eagle II</detail>
<Evidence>
https://airrecognition.com/index.php/ne ... le-ii.html
"F-15EX Eagle II unveiled as newest fighter > U.S. Air Force > Article Display" https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display ... t-fighter/
</evidence>
I suspect the meeting to decide on the "new" name was quite short?
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<Summary>F-15EX officially named Eagle II </summary>
<Detail>Rename F-15EX Eagle II</detail>
<Evidence>
https://airrecognition.com/index.php/ne ... le-ii.html
"F-15EX Eagle II unveiled as newest fighter > U.S. Air Force > Article Display" https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display ... t-fighter/
</evidence>
I suspect the meeting to decide on the "new" name was quite short?
K
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>ADD</type>
<summary>K-1200 K-MAX Helicopter (CQ-24A)>
<detail>
The CQ-24A is an American unmanned cargo helicopter that was trialed from 2011-2014 in Afghanistan. After it was determined their capabilities were no longer needed in Afghanistan, the Marine Corps elected to keep the helicopters in storage pending future requirements and for use in future cargo UAV testing programs. This time came in 2019 when Kaman was awarded a contract to reactivate the two stored CQ-24A's, specifically for use in the Advanced Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System program.
The K-1200 K-MAX is the manned variant of the helicopter the CQ-24A was developed from, it's used extensively in the civilian world for heavy cargo lift and firefighting operations (although in the past some have been contracted for cargo operations for the American navy on an ad-hoc basis). Five were also exported to Colombia in 2002 for use in counter-narcotics operations. The first production run helicopters entered service in 1991 and were produced until 2003. They continue to serve today and Kaman restarted production in 2015 due to an influx of orders (with the most recent order being placed on 1/20/21).
Both the CQ-24A and the civilian variants of the K-1200 share the same powerplant, top speed, lift weight, dimensions, and fuel stores. The powerplant in question is one Honeywell T53-17A-1, producing 1,800 horsepower and a top speed of 100 knots (80 knots when carrying cargo). Said powerplant consumes fuel at a rate of 4.215 kilograms per minute and the helicopters have a fuel capacity of 699 kilograms. They also have a maximum lift weight of 3,109 kg (2,722 kg if the cargo is sling loaded) and an empty weight of 2,334 kg. Their length is 18.85m, their width is 15.67m, and they have a height of 4.14m. Furthermore, the CQ-24A and the Colombian military variants should have the "Night-Navigation" trait, as the Columbian Military does have Night Vision pilot optics and the CQ-24A is an autonomous vehicle that can fly a preprogrammed route using its instrumentation rather than by observation.
Now for the differences between the K-1200 and the CQ-24A. The K-1200 has a crew of one, while the CQ-24A is unmanned (operating through a LOS or satellite datalink). As a result, the CQ-24A shouldn't have the "Mk1 Eyeballs" sensor. Information about the specific sensors on the CQ-24As deployed to Afghanistan is quite limited, however based what has been released and the exterior of the aircraft, there was the presence of an HD camera for landing guidance. By 2020 one of the aircraft had also been upgraded with a LIDAR sensor for fully autonomous landing. The CQ-24A also does not appear to have any DECM or countermeasure launchers, being manufactured with the intention of operating in the low threat environment of Afghanistan (although if you decide to also implement a hypothetical variant set in the future, countermeasures would most likely be added on).
The loadout for both aircraft would be:
#2259 Cargo [Air Drop, 3 Tons] with the name indicating it is a slung load.
</detail>
<evidence>
CQ-24A arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, May 7, 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaEC-UVfcs0 CQ-24A in operation in Afghanistan
https://www.kaman.com/news/kaman-awarde ... elicopters Manufacturer's website stating the Marine Corps issued them a contract to reactivate the two CQ-24A's in storage.
https://news.usni.org/2016/07/08/usmc-l ... ibuted-ops
https://www.kaman.com/aerosystems/solut ... -mro/k-max Product page for the K-1200, with specifications and flight performance.
https://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/kaman/
SIPRI Arms Transfer Database
https://www.dacis.com/budget/budget_pdf ... 0M_100.pdf Unclassified budgetary report for the Advanced Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System program, of which the CQ-24As were reactivated for.
https://www.army-technology.com/project ... ft-system/
CQ-24A with the Near Earth autonomy sensor package equipped.
</evidence>
<summary>K-1200 K-MAX Helicopter (CQ-24A)>
<detail>
The CQ-24A is an American unmanned cargo helicopter that was trialed from 2011-2014 in Afghanistan. After it was determined their capabilities were no longer needed in Afghanistan, the Marine Corps elected to keep the helicopters in storage pending future requirements and for use in future cargo UAV testing programs. This time came in 2019 when Kaman was awarded a contract to reactivate the two stored CQ-24A's, specifically for use in the Advanced Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System program.
The K-1200 K-MAX is the manned variant of the helicopter the CQ-24A was developed from, it's used extensively in the civilian world for heavy cargo lift and firefighting operations (although in the past some have been contracted for cargo operations for the American navy on an ad-hoc basis). Five were also exported to Colombia in 2002 for use in counter-narcotics operations. The first production run helicopters entered service in 1991 and were produced until 2003. They continue to serve today and Kaman restarted production in 2015 due to an influx of orders (with the most recent order being placed on 1/20/21).
Both the CQ-24A and the civilian variants of the K-1200 share the same powerplant, top speed, lift weight, dimensions, and fuel stores. The powerplant in question is one Honeywell T53-17A-1, producing 1,800 horsepower and a top speed of 100 knots (80 knots when carrying cargo). Said powerplant consumes fuel at a rate of 4.215 kilograms per minute and the helicopters have a fuel capacity of 699 kilograms. They also have a maximum lift weight of 3,109 kg (2,722 kg if the cargo is sling loaded) and an empty weight of 2,334 kg. Their length is 18.85m, their width is 15.67m, and they have a height of 4.14m. Furthermore, the CQ-24A and the Colombian military variants should have the "Night-Navigation" trait, as the Columbian Military does have Night Vision pilot optics and the CQ-24A is an autonomous vehicle that can fly a preprogrammed route using its instrumentation rather than by observation.
Now for the differences between the K-1200 and the CQ-24A. The K-1200 has a crew of one, while the CQ-24A is unmanned (operating through a LOS or satellite datalink). As a result, the CQ-24A shouldn't have the "Mk1 Eyeballs" sensor. Information about the specific sensors on the CQ-24As deployed to Afghanistan is quite limited, however based what has been released and the exterior of the aircraft, there was the presence of an HD camera for landing guidance. By 2020 one of the aircraft had also been upgraded with a LIDAR sensor for fully autonomous landing. The CQ-24A also does not appear to have any DECM or countermeasure launchers, being manufactured with the intention of operating in the low threat environment of Afghanistan (although if you decide to also implement a hypothetical variant set in the future, countermeasures would most likely be added on).
The loadout for both aircraft would be:
#2259 Cargo [Air Drop, 3 Tons] with the name indicating it is a slung load.
</detail>
<evidence>
CQ-24A arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, May 7, 2016.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaEC-UVfcs0 CQ-24A in operation in Afghanistan
https://www.kaman.com/news/kaman-awarde ... elicopters Manufacturer's website stating the Marine Corps issued them a contract to reactivate the two CQ-24A's in storage.
https://news.usni.org/2016/07/08/usmc-l ... ibuted-ops
https://www.kaman.com/aerosystems/solut ... -mro/k-max Product page for the K-1200, with specifications and flight performance.
https://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/kaman/
SIPRI Arms Transfer Database
https://www.dacis.com/budget/budget_pdf ... 0M_100.pdf Unclassified budgetary report for the Advanced Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System program, of which the CQ-24As were reactivated for.
https://www.army-technology.com/project ... ft-system/
CQ-24A with the Near Earth autonomy sensor package equipped.</evidence>
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary>SM-6 IA Dual and IB not fast enough to engage DF-26</summary>
<detail>The SM-6 IB (IOC 2024) is currently not fast enough to engage a DF-26 Warhead. Likewise for the SM-6 Dual. String with scenario file and discussion here: https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4999690 </detail>
<evidence>
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/ ... rface-role
https://news.usni.org/2015/08/04/succes ... sile-fleet
https://missilethreat.csis.org/defsys/s ... ottom-5-92
https://thediplomat.com/2017/08/us-succ ... n-pacific/
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/1 ... oring-hits
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<summary>SM-6 IA Dual and IB not fast enough to engage DF-26</summary>
<detail>The SM-6 IB (IOC 2024) is currently not fast enough to engage a DF-26 Warhead. Likewise for the SM-6 Dual. String with scenario file and discussion here: https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4999690 </detail>
<evidence>
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/ ... rface-role
https://news.usni.org/2015/08/04/succes ... sile-fleet
https://missilethreat.csis.org/defsys/s ... ottom-5-92
https://thediplomat.com/2017/08/us-succ ... n-pacific/
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/1 ... oring-hits
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary> add GBU-24B/B (Weapon_86) to australian F/A-18F Super Hornet</summary>
<detail>
New loadout with 2x GBU-24B/B Paveway III (BLU-109) for all australian F/A-18F Super Hornet (since 2012).
</detail>
<evidence>
https://australianaviation.com.au/2014/ ... stone-age/
https://images.defence.gov.au/assets/Ho ... e=Filename
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<summary> add GBU-24B/B (Weapon_86) to australian F/A-18F Super Hornet</summary>
<detail>
New loadout with 2x GBU-24B/B Paveway III (BLU-109) for all australian F/A-18F Super Hornet (since 2012).
</detail>
<evidence>
https://australianaviation.com.au/2014/ ... stone-age/
https://images.defence.gov.au/assets/Ho ... e=Filename
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Add</type>
<summary>Milos Unmanned Ground Vehicle>
<detail>
Serbian unmanned ground combat vehicle. Can be deployed via helicopter. IOC 2020, 5 units initially.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -weve-seen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milo%C5%A ... d_vehicle)
</evidence>
<summary>Milos Unmanned Ground Vehicle>
<detail>
Serbian unmanned ground combat vehicle. Can be deployed via helicopter. IOC 2020, 5 units initially.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -weve-seen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milo%C5%A ... d_vehicle)
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
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<summary>Yugoslav/Serbian SA.341H Gazelle Helicopters, DB ID #1484 and2340>
<detail>
Capable of being armed with up to 4 AT-3 Sagger ATGM and 2 SA-7 Grail MANPAD.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -weve-seen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A9ro ... e#Variants
https://www.armedconflicts.com/Soko-SA- ... MA-t213640
https://www.armedconflicts.com/Soko-HN- ... -2-t213741
</evidence>
Edit: Additional Sources
<summary>Yugoslav/Serbian SA.341H Gazelle Helicopters, DB ID #1484 and2340>
<detail>
Capable of being armed with up to 4 AT-3 Sagger ATGM and 2 SA-7 Grail MANPAD.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -weve-seen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A9ro ... e#Variants
https://www.armedconflicts.com/Soko-SA- ... MA-t213640
https://www.armedconflicts.com/Soko-HN- ... -2-t213741
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
ORIGINAL: tylerblakebrandon
<type>Add</type>
<summary>Add S-75 Dvina/SA-2 Guideline based Ballistic Missiles used by PRC, Iran, Houthis>
<detail>
DF-7/Dongfeng 7/M-7/Project 8610/CSS-8
Chinese surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile converted from HQ-1/2/3/4. M-7 missile is the only Chinese ballistic missile that can be launched at a slant angle. The rear section of the HQ SAMs are retained, but the forward half is greatly enlarged into a shuttle shape to house bigger warhead and more fuel, while the control surfaces on the forward section are deleted. Armed with a 500 kg warhead (two and half a time of that of the original SAM version) the maximum range of M-7 is 200 km (more than four times of that of the original SAM version).
Qaher-1
The Qaher-1 is originally a Soviet SA-2 missile that was developed locally by the Houthis to be a surface to surface missile that works on two stages, liquid fuel and solid fuel. It was unveiled in December 2015. The Houthis have fired many Qaher-1's into Saudi Arabia during the course of the Yemeni Civil War.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-75_Dvina#Major_variants
https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/china/m-7.htm
http://military.china.com/zh_cn/bbs2/11 ... 35607.html
https://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/miss ... 8610css-8/
https://www.csis.org/analysis/iranian-missile-threat
https://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/miss ... CSS%2D8%20(M,carries%20a%20payload%20of%20190kg.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tondar-69
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qaher-1
https://web.archive.org/web/20180806181 ... 0922000452
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Update for this request. I just realized the DF-7/Dongfeng 7/M-7/Project 8610/CSS-8 for Iran is already in the DB as DB #3241. Please add to PRC as "DF-7/Dongfeng 7/M-7/Project 8610/CSS-8" and Terrorists (Houthi)s as "Qaher-1, Modified SA-2."
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
Hey guys I hope if you take a look at the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces (SAAF)
About the Royal Saudi Air Force, I think that some helos should be added.
The Royal Saudi Air Force is an operator of:
19x AS-532 (CSAR )
16x Bell-412
29x Bell-212
Bell 205
according to: Saudi Arabian Force Structure Development
About the Royal Saudi Air Force, I think that some helos should be added.
The Royal Saudi Air Force is an operator of:
19x AS-532 (CSAR )
16x Bell-412
29x Bell-212
Bell 205
according to: Saudi Arabian Force Structure Development
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary>Adjust F-35 Combat Ranges</summary>
<detail>Suggest to increase the range of the three variants of the F-35 on all accounts. According to the various SAR reports, the demonstrated range of the F-35A on a strike mission (presumably two 2,000 lbs bombs and two AMRAAMs) is 669 nmi, while the DB only has it at 585 nmi. The demonstrated strike radius of the F-35B with two 1,000 lbs bombs and two AMRAAMs is 505 nmi, while the DB only has it at 420 nmi. The demonstrated F-35C strike radius (same setup as F-35A) is 670 nmi, while the DB only has it at 615 nmi. I suppose that increasing the range for the mentioned strike radius should also mean other loadouts would have an increased combat radius.
It seems that the current DB values are based on the old estimates/KPP values, as can be seen below. But as the program developed, the F-35 has shown that the fighter can go further than the estimates.</detail>
<evidence>2010 F-35 SAR document
https://fas.org/man/eprint/F-35-SAR.pdf
2019 F-35 SAR document
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docu ... 9_Full.pdf
</evidence>
<summary>Adjust F-35 Combat Ranges</summary>
<detail>Suggest to increase the range of the three variants of the F-35 on all accounts. According to the various SAR reports, the demonstrated range of the F-35A on a strike mission (presumably two 2,000 lbs bombs and two AMRAAMs) is 669 nmi, while the DB only has it at 585 nmi. The demonstrated strike radius of the F-35B with two 1,000 lbs bombs and two AMRAAMs is 505 nmi, while the DB only has it at 420 nmi. The demonstrated F-35C strike radius (same setup as F-35A) is 670 nmi, while the DB only has it at 615 nmi. I suppose that increasing the range for the mentioned strike radius should also mean other loadouts would have an increased combat radius.
It seems that the current DB values are based on the old estimates/KPP values, as can be seen below. But as the program developed, the F-35 has shown that the fighter can go further than the estimates.</detail>
<evidence>2010 F-35 SAR document
https://fas.org/man/eprint/F-35-SAR.pdf
2019 F-35 SAR document
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docu ... 9_Full.pdf
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<type>Add</type>
<summary>Add Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’ D656 To The French Navy </summary>
<detail>
"Alsace" is the first of two air-defense frigates known as FREMM DA (Frégate Européenne Multimissions de Défense Aérienne).
While the FREMM DA retains the same anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities as earlier vessels of the Aquitaine-class (with CAPTAS-4 and UMS 4110 CL sonars), its so called “increased capabilities in air defense” consists in a few notable changes:
The Thales Herakles multi-function radar is more powerful, has more transmitter modules, additional wave-forms and search modes for long range air defense
A Thales STIR EO MK 2 fire control radar replaces the Najir by Sagem (providing better AAW and ASuW capabilities to the 76mm main gun)
4x Sylver A50 vertical launch systems for a total of 32x MBDA Aster 15 or 30 surface to air missiles
Additional communication systems and antennas
3x additional consoles in the CIC (the global arrangement inside the CIC has been modified accordingly) for a total of 20 aboard the ship
Modifications to the SETIS combat management system with specific air defense functions
Technical characteristics of the FREMM DA
Overall length: 142 m
Beam: 20 m
Displacement: 6,000 tonnes
Max. speed: 27 knots
Complement: 119 sailors (+ 14 for the aviation crew)
Accommodation: 165 men and women
Range: 6,000 at 15 knots
</detail>
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https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ench-navy/
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/ ... witter.com
</evidence>
<summary>Add Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’ D656 To The French Navy </summary>
<detail>
"Alsace" is the first of two air-defense frigates known as FREMM DA (Frégate Européenne Multimissions de Défense Aérienne).
While the FREMM DA retains the same anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities as earlier vessels of the Aquitaine-class (with CAPTAS-4 and UMS 4110 CL sonars), its so called “increased capabilities in air defense” consists in a few notable changes:
The Thales Herakles multi-function radar is more powerful, has more transmitter modules, additional wave-forms and search modes for long range air defense
A Thales STIR EO MK 2 fire control radar replaces the Najir by Sagem (providing better AAW and ASuW capabilities to the 76mm main gun)
4x Sylver A50 vertical launch systems for a total of 32x MBDA Aster 15 or 30 surface to air missiles
Additional communication systems and antennas
3x additional consoles in the CIC (the global arrangement inside the CIC has been modified accordingly) for a total of 20 aboard the ship
Modifications to the SETIS combat management system with specific air defense functions
Technical characteristics of the FREMM DA
Overall length: 142 m
Beam: 20 m
Displacement: 6,000 tonnes
Max. speed: 27 knots
Complement: 119 sailors (+ 14 for the aviation crew)
Accommodation: 165 men and women
Range: 6,000 at 15 knots
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ench-navy/
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/ ... witter.com
</evidence>
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary>Updated #4541 Japanese RQ-4B in service date to 2023</summary>
<detail>Just made its maiden flight-2021 and looks like Sept 2022 IOC at best-so likely 2023.</detail>
<evidence>
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/r ... lobal-hawk
https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/17/f ... obal-hawk/
</evidence>
<summary>Updated #4541 Japanese RQ-4B in service date to 2023</summary>
<detail>Just made its maiden flight-2021 and looks like Sept 2022 IOC at best-so likely 2023.</detail>
<evidence>
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/r ... lobal-hawk
https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/17/f ... obal-hawk/
</evidence>
Don't call it a comeback...
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add Moroccan Harfang/Heron 1 UAV 2020 x3</summary>
<detail>Morrocco received Harfang version of Heron from France 2020. Copy #2581 </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ ... om-france/
https://twitter.com/obretix/status/1380989224107794440
</evidence>
<summary>Add Moroccan Harfang/Heron 1 UAV 2020 x3</summary>
<detail>Morrocco received Harfang version of Heron from France 2020. Copy #2581 </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ ... om-france/
https://twitter.com/obretix/status/1380989224107794440
</evidence>
Don't call it a comeback...
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary>Update #4774 from XQ-222 to XQ-58A</summary>
<detail>Text Fix. Valkrie named XQ-58A. </detail>
<evidence>
https://afresearchlab.com/technology/su ... -valkyrie/
https://cdn.afresearchlab.com/wp-conten ... S_0920.pdf
https://twitter.com/Aviation_Intel/stat ... 5250616321
</evidence>
<summary>Update #4774 from XQ-222 to XQ-58A</summary>
<detail>Text Fix. Valkrie named XQ-58A. </detail>
<evidence>
https://afresearchlab.com/technology/su ... -valkyrie/
https://cdn.afresearchlab.com/wp-conten ... S_0920.pdf
https://twitter.com/Aviation_Intel/stat ... 5250616321
</evidence>
Don't call it a comeback...
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add Vietnamese HQ-551[LCU-1466] x3 amphibs.1975</summary>
<detail>Vietnam captured 3 LCU-1466 landing craft. Still used today. Stats in first link great. </detail>
<evidence>
http://ww2lct.org/lcu/lcu1466class.htm
https://twitter.com/AnnQuann/status/1383726802401513472
https://twitter.com/AnnQuann/status/1383727499880787973
</evidence>
<summary>Add Vietnamese HQ-551[LCU-1466] x3 amphibs.1975</summary>
<detail>Vietnam captured 3 LCU-1466 landing craft. Still used today. Stats in first link great. </detail>
<evidence>
http://ww2lct.org/lcu/lcu1466class.htm
https://twitter.com/AnnQuann/status/1383726802401513472
https://twitter.com/AnnQuann/status/1383727499880787973
</evidence>
Don't call it a comeback...
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary>Update Los Angeles Class submarine with UGM Harpoon and Blackwing SLUAS in 2021</summary>
<detail>
The UGM-84A Harpoon Block 1C missiles will be integrated on the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines. The UGM-84A is encapsulated to be fired from a torpedo tube and has a rocket booster to propel it above the surface of the water and into flight.
Boeing received an $10.9 million Naval Sea Systems Command contract late last month to refurbish 16 Harpoon missile capsules and four all-up rounds of encapsulated Block 1C Harpoon missiles for the Navy’s submarines. Work is scheduled for completion by December 2022.
Harpoon being loaded on Los Angeles class USS Olympia in 2018
https://news.usni.org/2018/07/30/navy-m ... capability
About Blackwing SLUAS:
The Navy has developed and demonstrated a submarine-launched unmanned aerial system (SLUAS) for beyond line-of-sight targeting solutions and deployed it to the fleet in September 2020, the Navy’s submarine procurement admiral said.
Three demonstrations were conducted in 2019 and 2020. Initial operational capability was achieved in September 2020.
“I have five SLUAS shipsets in the fleet today and we will continue to deliver this capability,” Goggins said. “We’re really working on the evolution of that capability going forward.”
Only eight months after the project was started, the Navy conducted an at-sea demonstration of the SLUAS from the Los Angeles-class SSN USS Annapolis, launching them “from periscope depth, control them out to tactically significant ranges — well beyond the line of sight,” Goggins said. “By doing so she was able to target and conduct a rapid simulated torpedo attack against a participating surface ship, in case the USS Charleston, pretty much at near-maximum effective range of that torpedo, by flying that UAV to obtain a fire-point solution after gaining that initial sonar gain.”
</detail>
<evidence>
https://seapowermagazine.org/boeing-is- ... ubmarines/
https://seapowermagazine.org/admiral-su ... apability/
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... tly-expand
https://breakingdefense.com/2021/02/the ... -missiles/
</evidence>
<summary>Update Los Angeles Class submarine with UGM Harpoon and Blackwing SLUAS in 2021</summary>
<detail>
The UGM-84A Harpoon Block 1C missiles will be integrated on the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines. The UGM-84A is encapsulated to be fired from a torpedo tube and has a rocket booster to propel it above the surface of the water and into flight.
Boeing received an $10.9 million Naval Sea Systems Command contract late last month to refurbish 16 Harpoon missile capsules and four all-up rounds of encapsulated Block 1C Harpoon missiles for the Navy’s submarines. Work is scheduled for completion by December 2022.
Harpoon being loaded on Los Angeles class USS Olympia in 2018
https://news.usni.org/2018/07/30/navy-m ... capability
About Blackwing SLUAS:
The Navy has developed and demonstrated a submarine-launched unmanned aerial system (SLUAS) for beyond line-of-sight targeting solutions and deployed it to the fleet in September 2020, the Navy’s submarine procurement admiral said.
Three demonstrations were conducted in 2019 and 2020. Initial operational capability was achieved in September 2020.
“I have five SLUAS shipsets in the fleet today and we will continue to deliver this capability,” Goggins said. “We’re really working on the evolution of that capability going forward.”
Only eight months after the project was started, the Navy conducted an at-sea demonstration of the SLUAS from the Los Angeles-class SSN USS Annapolis, launching them “from periscope depth, control them out to tactically significant ranges — well beyond the line of sight,” Goggins said. “By doing so she was able to target and conduct a rapid simulated torpedo attack against a participating surface ship, in case the USS Charleston, pretty much at near-maximum effective range of that torpedo, by flying that UAV to obtain a fire-point solution after gaining that initial sonar gain.”
</detail>
<evidence>
https://seapowermagazine.org/boeing-is- ... ubmarines/
https://seapowermagazine.org/admiral-su ... apability/
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... tly-expand
https://breakingdefense.com/2021/02/the ... -missiles/
</evidence>
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
<type>Update</type>
<summary>Update submarine launched SM-6</summary>
<detail>
The SM-6 missile launched from submarines should be able to be launched at periscope depth, it makes no sense to make the submarine surface to launch it. Its just speculation but its the logical approach for this missile.
Maybe the SM-6 could be launched from a Tomahawk Capsule Launching System or similar like the AIM-9X missile:
https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2009/0 ... 253054190/
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... e-u-s-navy
</evidence>
Thanks!
<summary>Update submarine launched SM-6</summary>
<detail>
The SM-6 missile launched from submarines should be able to be launched at periscope depth, it makes no sense to make the submarine surface to launch it. Its just speculation but its the logical approach for this missile.
Maybe the SM-6 could be launched from a Tomahawk Capsule Launching System or similar like the AIM-9X missile:
U.S. company Northrop Grumman says it has demonstrated a successful launch of a Raytheon AIM-9X air-to-air test missile from a submerged Tomahawk Capsule Launching System. The successful test, part of the Littoral Warfare Weapon project, marks a milestone for a payload not designed for an undersea environment.
https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2009/0 ... 253054190/
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... e-u-s-navy
</evidence>
Thanks!