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The Armed Republic of Appalachia; Military Overview
By: Highland Appalachia Date: July 8, 2015, 7:01 pm
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[center]Overview[/center]
[center]Montani Semper Liberi[/center]
Historically, Appalachia protected itself primarily through a
network of local militias, that could quickly respond to any
threat in a localized area, and in times of full scale war,
could mobilize together as a citizen army. However, lack of
standardization and the rise of the modern era brought the end
to that. In the year 1875, the Department of the Army was
founded, and tasked with creating a professional force capable
of defending Appalachia's sovereign territory against foreign
invaders. Thus the Appalachian Army was established.
[center]The Appalachian Army[/center]
The Appalachian Army forms the bulk of the Appalachian Armed
Forces. This is a standing Army deployed in various bases around
the nation. Professional soldiers, they are well trained,
equipped, and organized. They number roughly 200,000 men.
The Appalachian Army Air Corps takes the fight to the skies,
provides fighter/bomber support as well as transports troops
into combat.
The Appalachian Armored Corps supports infantry on the ground by
providing fire support and safe transport on the ground.
[center]The Ranger Corps[/center]
The Rangers are an all volunteer, professional light infantry
force, specializing in direct action, reconnaissance, airborne
raids, and counter-insurgency. The rangers work either alone or
in small groups, and are directed with wreaking havoc behind
enemy lines, and working as scouts and snipers for the main
army. The Rangers can mobilize and deploy quickly to anywhere
they need to be, and pride themselves on their recon and combat
abilities. Ranger recruits are pulled from the enlisted ranks of
the Appalachian Army, although whether or not they go through
the training is purely to their choice. Rangers have been and
always will be volunteers.
[center]Appalachian Guard[/center]
The Appalachian Guard is the all-infantry citizen army of
Appalachia. Military service is compulsory, and every county
must run a troop. The Guard is composed of non-professional
citizens and led by officers from the Appalachian Army. When the
Rangers and Army invade, they occupy. The Guard also serves as
the logistical basis for the entire Armed Forces during wartime.
The guard will swell to fill many non-combat duties in times of
war.
The Appalachian Logistical Guard works to supply, build, and
facilitate any needs of the Guard.
(OOC: I'm new to this, so if anyone has suggestions please feel
free to tell me.)
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Re: The Armed Republic of Highland Appalachia; Military Overview
By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: July 9, 2015, 1:03 am
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OOC: Have you seen mine? Significantly better than mine.
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Re: The Armed Republic of Highland Appalachia; Military Overview
By: Highland Appalachia Date: July 10, 2015, 4:39 pm
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OOC: Wow, thanks! I plan to add more detail as well, such as
weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
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Re: The Armed Republic of Highland Appalachia; Military Overview
By: Highland Appalachia Date: July 17, 2015, 12:07 am
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[center]Arms of the Appalachian Army[/center]
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[center]Appalachian Long Rifle; Historic Weapon of
Appalachia[/center]
[center]Standard Infantry Rifle[/center]
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Smokey Mountain Arms SMA 15
Weight: 3.06 kg (6.74 lb)
Length: 813 mm (32 in) (collapsed) 889 mm (35 in) (extended)
Barrel length: 406 mm (16 in)
Cartridge:
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Feed system: 10- or 30-round detachable box magazine
This is the primary weapon for the Appalachian Army as well as
the Appalachian Guard. Reliable, accurate, and with low recoil,
it is ideal for soldiers on the front lines.
[center]Standard Sidearm[/center]
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[i]Browing Hi-Power
Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Length: 197 mm (7.8 in)
Barrel length: 119 mm (4.7 in)
Cartridge: 9×19mm Parabellum
Action: Short recoil operated
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Feed System: Detachable box magazine; capacities: 13 rounds
(9mm)
[center]Squad Automatic Weapon[/center]
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Greenbrier Arms GA 556 Squad Automatic Weapon
Weight: 7.5 kg (17 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) loaded
Length: 40.75 in (1,035 mm)
Barrel length: 465 mm (18 in), 521 mm (21 in)
Cartridge: 5.56×45mm NCSA
Action: Gas-operated, open bolt
Rate of fire: Sustained rate of fire: 100 RPM, Rapid rate of
fire: 200 RPM, Cyclic rate of fire: 800 RPM
Muzzle velocity: 915 m/s (3,000 ft/s)
Effective firing range: 700 m (770 yd) (point target, 465 mm
barrel), 800 m (870 yd) (point target, 521 barrel), 3,600 m
(3,940 yd) (maximum range)
Feed system: M27 linked belt, STANAG magazine
[i](OOC: I'm new to this, please fell free to make any
suggestion)
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Re: The Armed Republic of Appalachia; Military Overview
By: Highland Appalachia Date: July 17, 2015, 1:23 am
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[center]The Ranger Corps[/center]
[center]Here We Stand.[/center]
[center]History[/center]
The Ranger Corps has it's roots in colonial times, when
Scottish, Irish, and German settlers were pushed to the wild
frontier. There, they were greeted by rough terrain and hostile
natives. Subjugated to constant raids, the settlers banded
together, for they were not about to be forced of their land
again. Allying with a more friendly tribe, the settlers were
able to secure their little claims in what is now Appalachia.
They had learned how to use the Native's tactics against them,
becoming experts in stealth, tracking, scouting, long-range
marksmanship, and guerilla warfare. When Appalachia was first
formed, the Ranger Corps was officially established, with
Commander William Sharpe leading them.
[center]Motto[/center]
Here We Stand. This represents the Ranger Corps unshakable
resolve and desire to protect the homeland they and their
ancestors have fought for.
[center]Historical Equipment[/center]
The early Rangers were famous for their long range marksmanship,
thanks to their Appalachian long rifles. These rifles were
massive, and took a master rifleman to use effectively. They
took longer to reload than muskets, but were far more accurate
and effective at range. The early Rangers dressed in buckskins
and other dull-earthy colors to provide the best concealment
possible. When the fight got close, they relied on tomahawks,
swords, Bowie knives, and even their rifles as melee weapons.
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[center]Modern Equipment[/center]
Today's Rangers still live up to the reputation of being expert
shots, and fierce fighters. They are armed with primarily large
caliber lever action brush rifles, though personal armament is
usually up to the ranger's discretion. They still carry
tomahawks, albeit since modernized. Revolvers are still popular
for their reliability.
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Smokey Mountain Arms SMA 10
Weight: 3.29–4.05 kg (7.25–8.9 lb) w/o magazine
Length: 1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Barrel length: 528 mm (20.8 in)
Cartridge: 7.62×51mm NCSA .308 Winchester
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire: 700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 820 m/s (2,690 ft/s)
Effective firing range: 1000m
Feed system: 20-round detachable box magazine
Sights: Adjustable aperture rear sight, fixed post front sight
Primary weapon of the Ranger Corps. An SMA 15 chambered in a
higher caliber to allow more long range accuracy and
effectiveness.
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Greenbrier Arms Scout Rifle
Weight: 12.37 lb (5.6 kg)
Length: 37.5 in (952.5 mm)
Barrel length: 26 in (660.4 mm)
Cartridge: 338 Lapua Magnum
Action: Bolt Action
Feed system: 5-round detachable box magazine
Sights:Telescopic sight
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Tomahawk
A general purpose tool that doubles as a great melee weapon.
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Coleman & McClung Model 29
Weight: 41.5 oz. / 1.178 kg (4 in bbl) 45 oz. / 1.276 kg (6 in
bbl) Both of these weights are for the traditional S&W style
without a barrel underlug.
Barrel length: 6-1/2 in (165 mm), 8⅜ in (214 mm),
10⅝ in (270 mm)
Cartridge: .44 Magnum
Action: Double-action
Feed system: Six round cylinder
Sights: Open, adjustable rear
A powerful double action revolver still favored by the Ranger
Corps.
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Bowie Knife "Appalachian Toothpick"
An excellent tool and fighting knife.
[center]The Modern Ranger[/center]
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Re: The Armed Republic of Appalachia; Military Overview
By: Highland Appalachia Date: August 5, 2015, 12:38 pm
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[left]Appalachian Army Air Corps[/left]
The Army Air Corps has a storied history of exemplary service to
it's country, despite it being the youngest branch of service.
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Fighter and Attacker workhorses of the Air Corps
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McClure F/A-10 Advanced Super Eagle
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 60 ft 1¼ in (18.31 m)
Wingspan: 44 ft 8½ in (13.62 m)
Height: 16 ft (4.88 m)
Wing area: 500 ft² (46.5 m²)
Empty weight: 32,081 lb (14,552 kg)
Loaded weight: 47,000 lb (21,320 kg) (in fighter configuration))
Max. takeoff weight: 66,000 lb (29,937 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans
Dry thrust: 13,000 lbf (62.3 kN) each
Thrust with afterburner: 22,000 lbf (97.9 kN) each
Internal fuel capacity: F/A-18E: 14,400 lb (6,780 kg), F/A-18F:
13,550 lb (6,354 kg)
External fuel capacity: 5 × 480 gal tanks, totaling 16,380 lb
(7,381 kg)
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph, 1,915 km/h) at 40,000 ft
(12,190 m)
Range: 1,275 nmi (2,346 km) clean plus two AIM-9s[14]
Combat radius: 390 nmi (449 mi, 722 km) for interdiction
mission[150]
Ferry range: 1,800 nmi (2,070 mi, 3,330 km)
Service ceiling: 50,000+ ft (15,000+ m)
Rate of climb: 44,882 ft/min[151] (228 m/s)
Wing loading: 94.0 lb/ft² (459 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight: 0.93
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Falcon Jump Jet
Crew
Length: 47 ft 8 in (14.5 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft 4 in (9.25 m)
Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
Empty Weight: 14,052 lb (6,370 kg)
Maximum take-off weight: (short takeoff): 31,000 lb (14,100 kg)
Max speed: 735 mph (1,183 km/h
Combat radius: 400 nmi (556 km)
Engine: Pegasus 11 Mk 105
Thrust: 24,750 lbf (110 kN)
Radar: AN/APG-65
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A-11 Boar
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m)
Wingspan: 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m)
Height: 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m)
Wing area: 506 ft² (47.0 m²)
Airfoil: NACA 6716 root, NACA 6713 tip
Empty weight: 24,959 lb (11,321 kg)
Loaded weight: 30,384 lb (13,782 kg)
CAS mission: 47,094 lb (21,361 kg)
Anti-armor mission: 42,071 lb (19,083 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 50,000 lb (23,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbofans, 9,065
lbf (40.32 kN) each
Internal fuel capacity: 11,000 lb (4,990 kg)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 450 knots (518 mph,[169] 833 km/h) at 5,000
ft (1,500 m) with 18 Mk 82 bombs[170]
Maximum speed: 381 knots (439 mph, 706 km/h) at sea level,
clean[169]
Cruise speed: 300 knots (340 mph, 560 km/h)
Stall speed: 120 knots (138 mph, 220 km/h) [171]
Combat radius:
CAS mission: 250 nmi (288 mi, 460 km) at 1.88 hour loiter at
5,000 ft (1,500 m), 10 min combat
Anti-armor mission: 252 nmi (290 mi, 467 km), 40 nmi (45 mi, 75
km)) sea-level penetration and exit, 30 min combat
Ferry range: 2,240 nmi (2,580 mi, 4,150 km) with 50 knot (55
mph, 90 km/h) headwinds, 20 minutes reserve
Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,700 m)
Rate of climb: 6,000 ft/min (30 m/s)
Wing loading: 99 lb/ft² (482 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight: 0.36
Armament
Guns: 1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling cannon with
1,174 rounds (Capacity 1,350)
Other: Various Missiles, bombs and rockets.
Rotary Aircraft
Troop transport and close air support
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V-21 Blackjack
Crew: Four (pilot, copilot and two flight engineers/crew chiefs)
Capacity:
24 troops (seated), 32 troops (floor loaded), or
20,000 lb (9,070 kg) of internal cargo, or up to 15,000 lb
(6,800 kg) of external cargo (dual hook)
1× Growler light internally transportable ground
vehicle[261][262]
Length: 57 ft 4 in (17.5 m)
Rotor diameter: 38 ft 0 in (11.6 m)
Wingspan: 45 ft 10 in (14 m)
Width with rotors: 84 ft 7 in (25.8 m)
Height: 22 ft 1 in/6.73 m; overall with nacelles vertical (17 ft
11 in/5.5 m; at top of tailfins)
Disc area: 2,268 ft² (212 m²)
Wing area: 301.4 ft² (28 m²)
Empty weight: 33,140 lb (15,032 kg)
Loaded weight: 47,500 lb (21,500 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 60,500 lb (27,400 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce Allison T406/AE 1107C-Liberty
turboshafts, 6,150 hp (4,590 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 275 knots (509 km/h, 316 mph[263]) at sea level /
305 kn (565 km/h; 351 mph) at 15,000 ft (4,600 m)[264]
Cruise speed: 241 kn (277 mph, 446 km/h) at sea level
Stall speed: 110 kn[72] (126 mph, 204 km/h) in airplane mode
Range: 879 nmi (1,011 mi, 1,627 km)
Combat radius: 390 nmi (426 mi, 722 km)
Ferry range: 1,940 nmi (2,230 mi, 3,590 km) with auxiliary
internal fuel tanks
Service ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Rate of climb: 2,320–4,000[72] ft/min (11.8 m/s)
Glide ratio: 4.5:1[72]
Disc loading: 20.9 lb/ft² at 47,500 lb GW (102.23 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.259 hp/lb (427 W/kg)
Armament:
1× 7.62 mm (0.308 in) M240 machine gun or 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2
Browning machine gun on ramp, removable
1× 7.62 mm (.308 in) GAU-17 minigun, belly-mounted, retractable,
video remote control in the Remote Guardian System
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AH-69 Cherusci
General characteristics
Crew: 2 (pilot, and co-pilot/gunner)
Length: 58.17 ft (17.73 m) (with both rotors turning)
Rotor diameter: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m)
Height: 12.7 ft (3.87 m)
Disc area: 1,809.5 ft² (168.11 m²)
Empty weight: 11,387 lb (5,165 kg)
Loaded weight: 17,650 lb (8,000 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 23,000 lb (10,433 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T700-GE-701 and later upgraded
to T700-GE-701C (1990–present) & T700-GE-701D (AH-64E)
turboshafts, −701: 1,690 shp, −701C: 1,890 shp,
−701D: 2,000 shp (−701: 1,260 kW, −701C: 1,409
kW, −701D: 1,490 kW) each
Fuselage length: 49 ft 5 in (15.06 m)
Rotor systems: 4 blade main rotor, 4 blade tail rotor in
non-orthogonal alignment
Performance
Never exceed speed: 197 knots (227 mph, 365 km/h)
Maximum speed: 158 knots (182 mph, 293 km/h)
Cruise speed: 143 knots (165 mph, 265 km/h)
Range: 257 nmi (295 mi, 476 km) with Longbow radar mast
Combat radius: 260 nmi (300 mi, 480 km)
Ferry range: 1,024 nmi (1,180 mi, 1,900 km)
Service ceiling: 21,000 ft (6,400 m) minimum loaded
Rate of climb: 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s)
Disc loading: 9.80 lb/ft² (47.9 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.18 hp/lb (0.31 kW/kg)
Armament
Guns: 1× 30 mm (1.18 in) M230 Chain Gun with 1,200 rounds as
part of the Area Weapon Subsystem
Hardpoints: Four pylon stations on the stub wings. Longbows also
have a station on each wingtip for an AIM-92 Stinger twin
missile pack.[65]
Rockets: Hydra 70 70 mm, and CRV7 70 mm air-to-ground rockets
Missiles: Typically AGM-114 Hellfire variants; AIM-92 Stinger
may also be carried.
Avionics: Lockheed Martin / Northrop Grumman AN/APG-78 Longbow
fire-control radar
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H-34 Briton
Crew: One or two pilots, plus crew chief, other crew members as
mission requires
Capacity: 6,660 lb (3,020 kg) including up to 10 crashworthy
passenger seats, 6 litters or equivalent cargo[35]
Length: 58 ft 4 in (17.78 m)
Rotor diameter: 48 ft 10 in (14.88 m)
Height: 14 ft 7 in (4.5 m)
Disc area: 1,808 ft² (168.0 m²)
Empty weight: 11,840 lb (5,370 kg)
Useful load: 6,660 lb (3,020 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 18,500 lb (8,390 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft, 1,828
shp for 2.5 min; 1,546 shp continuous (1,360 kW for 2.5 min;
1,150 kW continuous) each
Performance
Never exceed speed: 198 kn (227 mph, 366 km/h)
Maximum speed: 164 knots (189 mph, 304 km/h) for 30 minutes
Cruise speed: 158 kt, 182 mph, 293 km/h (long range cruise
(LRC): 135 kn, 155 mph, 250 km/h)
Combat radius: 130 nmi (150 mi, 241 km) with 2,182 lb, 990 kg
payload
Endurance: 3.3 hr
Service ceiling: 20,000+ ft (6,100+ m)
Rate of climb: 2,520 ft/min (12.8 m/s)
Armament
2 external stations for 70 mm (2.75 in) Hydra 70 or APKWS II[36]
rockets
2 pintle mounts for 7.62 mm M240D machine guns, .50 BMG GAU-16/A
machine guns, or 7.62 mm GAU-17/A Gatling guns
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