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The Blue Islands of Corindia

Nights edge wrote:I wanna try shrimp down the line but I want to make sure I've got some decor/plants/equipment nice and established since the little doods spend their day cleaning up all the microscopic stuff. Once I get enough bacteria and algae growing on stuff and enough plant growth I'll look into the little guys
Bond with me over -ariums. I'm desperate to find someone

when i was young i managed to get a tank going with just what I was able to pull out of the stream near me (it's a protected trout run so it was pretty clean and had a robust ecosystem). I had breeding snails, plants, algae, crawfish, it was great.

Polar svalbard

The Ghost of Ostehaar

Anybody watching the Eurovision right now? P:

Alteran republics and Nhoor

Polar svalbard

Austrovik-Germania wrote:| This message was originally intended as a tg to Polar svalbard but ultimately ended up being message to everyone.

| I was curious, if my claim ever gets accepted on the map (for reference, its the medium sized island above Miklania), how would people suggest I RP? As in, how would I make my nation known on an internation scale? I have been on NS for a solid three or four years now, and this is my longest running account which I have been on for two years, yet I am a bit perplexed about how I should get involved with other nations?

| For instance, how would I perform, say, a 1 to 1 meeting with my neigbours?

I don’t have much more to say than what Dorm said but if you want any help with setting up RPs or whatnot don’t hesitate to ask.

Nights edge wrote:I'm trying to decide what fish to keep since I wanna start getting into aquariums but I keep changing my mind

Send help

If you ever get a saltwater tank I absolutely love pleckos, they clean algae too and they can get so big. Also black ghostknifes

Alteran republics wrote:Muchos gracias my amigo.

Muchas gracias mi amigo

Polar svalbard

Ostehaar wrote:Anybody watching the Eurovision right now? P:

Naw, sorry mate

Nights edge

Polar svalbard wrote:

If you ever get a saltwater tank I absolutely love pleckos, they clean algae too and they can get so big. Also black ghostknifes

Aren't Plecos and ghostknife both freshwater species?

The Most Catholic Diarchy of Miklania

Ostehaar wrote:Anybody watching the Eurovision right now? P:

I thank God daily that the United States doesn't participate in that.

Ostehaar and Thuzbekistan

Almorea

Miklania wrote:I thank God daily that the United States doesn't participate in that.

Eurovision with states would be entertaining IMO

The Most Catholic Diarchy of Miklania

Almorea wrote:Eurovision with states would be entertaining IMO

The mere act of participating would be a national humiliation.

Alteran republics

Polar svalbard wrote:

Muchas gracias mi amigo

Heh, I was typing it with a deliberate Delboy accent in my head.

Alteran republics

Ostehaar wrote:Anybody watching the Eurovision right now? P:

I am. The Friend of a Friend earworm has got to me :S

Polar svalbard

Nights edge wrote:Aren't Plecos and ghostknife both freshwater species?

Yes they are, I had that completely backwards. Sorry about that, I don’t know why I thought saltwater when all the tanks we have are freshwater.

Alteran republics wrote:Heh, I was typing it with a deliberate Delboy accent in my head.

I figured you were messing around but gotta make sure all the young’ns Know how it’s pronounced.

Almorea wrote:Eurovision with states would be entertaining IMO

There’s be A lot of country

Alteran republics

Alteran republics

Polar svalbard wrote:

I figured you were messing around but gotta make sure all the young’ns Know how it’s pronounced.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0fNaH5fBXo

The United Republics of Dormill and Stiura

Almorea wrote:Eurovision with states would be entertaining IMO

We have American Idol still on air, and that's bad enough.

The Ghost of Ostehaar

Pacific mountains wrote:Hi everyone. This region looks cool.

It is. Feel at home.



Alteran republics

viewtopic.php?p=35711978#p35711978
Umm, Kosania ... You mean you're planning on purchasing these?





Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey
Altera's principle 5th generation V/STOL naval strike and air-defence fighter

Informally referred to as the Osprey Jump Jet, is a family of jet fighters capable of
vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) operations. Originally developed by Alteran Aerospace,
the Osprey is set to be one of a few stealthy V/STOL aircraft to be operated in the region. It was
conceived to operate from improvised bases, such as car parks or forest clearings, without
requiring large and vulnerable air bases, as well as operating from STOBAR configured
aircraft carriers and assault vessels.



Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey

Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey


Photo of overpassing Osprey,
Tranche One (S) S/VTOL variant

Role

Multi-Role Stealth Fighter

National Origin

Alteran Republics
Noronica

Manufacturer

Alteran Aerospace
Verhun Defense Systems

Designer

Consortium

First Flight

September 26th, 2008

Introduction

January 1st, 2014

Primary Users

Alteran republics

Produced

2011 -

Variants

Tranche One ($105M)
- Navalised S/VTOL Ready
- Optional CATOBAR Kit

The Osprey is regularly seen as between a P.89 Condor and the P.123 Falcon; possessing the manoeuvrability, mobility, ruggedness and robustness of the Condor, whilst maintaining several strong stealth and firepower characteristics of the Falcon. Whilst the Osprey does feature an internal bay in the belly of the aircraft (like the Falcon), it does have several hardpoints on its base and wings to large payloads.

The AAe P.125 Osprey is a single-engine all-weather fifth-generation Alteran-led, multi-nationally developed multi-role fighter, being designed by Alteran Aerospace (AAe) with technological assistance from a variety of nations. The aircraft is slated to replace a variety of frontline multi-role fighters within the air forces of the consortium and is being planned to be offered to foreign air forces as well.

Designed to replace the P.89 Condor, another S/VTOL fighter that uses vector-thrusting technology, the Osprey is set to see deployment with the Alteran Air and Maritime Defence Forces - able to operate from both fixed and temporary airstrips, as well as aircraft carriers and even frigates, using the SkyHook system.

Development


Work on the Osprey Jump Jet started back in early 1980, with plans to replace the then-serving V/STOL strike aircraft, the Condor. Whilst the Condor was, and arguably still is, a perfectly capable aircraft that suited the Navy's needs perfectly, the fighter was designed and introduced in the 1960s. Since its first flight with the Maritime Defence Force, the Condor served with honours, but it was becoming clear that the versatile aircraft would be soon outclassed, particularly as development on 5th generation aircraft was slowly leaked to the pressed. Not wishing to be kept behind, Alteran Aerospace began developing concepts for a V/STOL stealth aircraft, with thrust-vectoring nozzles - similar to the Condor. However, during its development, AAe realised that their design was still too similar to the Condor. In order to break this design flaw, AAe teamed up with Hunter Defense Systems of Noronica, who quickly began to re-evaluate and improve the design.

During the studies, HDS brought to the table to the concept of enabling the aircraft to travel at supersonic speeds, despite the nature of its quad-nozzle configuration. In order to achieve this, HDS proposed the installing of a plenum chamber burning (PCB) - (a sort of vectored afterburner) which in simple terms, is an afterburner installed in the previously cold forward nozzles - in the aircraft's engines. The inclusion of a PCB did mean, in initial testing, that supersonic speeds are theoretically achievable when using the original engine from the Condor. After a series of successful engine tests, the PCB was fitted to a more modern engine configuration, which provided positive results. During testing, it was revealed that the heat from the nozzles would cause excessive wear-and-tear on the surface of aircraft carriers. However, designers found that the issue could be mitigated with the proper installation of heat reflective and dispersing materials in the flight deck surface. Satisfied with testing, the use of the PCB was given the go-ahead, predicting that the aircraft could reach a maximum speed of Mach 1.8.

In the late 1990s, the first set of final designs were approved by the Alteran Maritime and Air Defence Forces. Work on early prototypes soon began, with a working version tested in September 2003. Whilst the test pilots were uneasy with the different flight characteristics of the Osprey, several veteran Condor pilots were employed to evaluate its designs and handling. After a number of years of intense testing and tweaking, it seemed that production and manufacturing could have begun as early as 2008.

Design


The P.125 Osprey is a fifth-generation fighter that is considered more advanced than currently fielded 4.5th generation stealth aircraft technology by the ARADF. It is one of the first operational aircraft to combine supercruise, super manoeuvrability, stealth, and sensor fusion in a single weapons platform, within the region. The Osprey has clipped delta wings with a reverse sweep on the rear, the notable lack of rear elevators, and a retractable tricycle landing gear. Flight control surfaces include leading-edge flaps, flaperons, ailerons, rudders on the canted vertical stabilisers; these surfaces also serve as speed brakes.

Using a variant of the legendary Rowland Spithelm turbofan jet engine, developed originally for the Harrier and Condor V/STOL aircraft, the Osprey was to continue a tradition of V/STOL capability. The Spithelm engine itself was derived from their a conventional turbofan engine as the core with the addition of compressor blades for the fan. The engine's thrust is directed through the four rotatable nozzles, similar to the Condor. The engine is equipped for water injection to increase thrust and take-off performance in hot and high altitude conditions. Despite negative press suggesting otherwise, the Osprey would be capable of landing vertically with a heavy payload, through might not take off vertically with some much heavier configurations.

Although originally testing an original Spithelm engine from a Condor, the Osprey was fitted with an upgraded and modernised version of the engine, using a selection of modern materials to allow to reduced maintenance, higher reliability and reduced wear-and-tear. In order to keep the aircraft nimble, much of the main focus throughout the engine's development was on achieving high performance with as little weight as possible, tempered by the amount of funding that was available. When the Osprey entered service, the Spithelm engine had an output of 23,800 lbf (106 kN) thrust, 33,000 lbf (147 kN) with the after-burning effect of the PCB.

Whilst the Osprey's predecessor, the Condor, was often described by pilots as "unforgiving", it was found that the Osprey was much more forgiving to its pilots and crew. Unique to aircraft of its type, the Osprey is capable of both forward flight (where it behaves in the manner of a typical fixed-wing aircraft above its stall speed), as well as VTOL and STOL manoeuvres (where the traditional lift and control surfaces are useless) requiring skills and technical knowledge usually associated with helicopters. Most services demand great aptitude and extensive training for Osprey pilots, as well as experience in piloting both types of aircraft. Trainee pilots are often drawn from highly experienced and skilled helicopter pilots.

In addition to normal flight controls, the Osprey has a digital-switch for controlling the precise direction of the four vectoring nozzles - allow the pilot to switch to one of several "fixed" positions for standard manoeuvres, or alternately sliding to a precise angle. It is viewed by senior air force officers as a significant design success, that to enable and control the aircraft's vertical flight required only a single control added in the cockpit. For horizontal flight, the nozzles are directed rearwards by shifting the lever to the forward position; for short or vertical takeoffs and landings, the lever is pulled back to point the nozzles downwards.

Like the Condor and Harrier, the Osprey has two control elements not found in conventional fixed-wing aircraft: the thrust vector and the reaction control system. The thrust vector refers to the slant of the four-engine nozzles and can be set between 0° (horizontal, pointing directly backwards) and 98° (pointing down and slightly forwards). The 90° vector is normally deployed for VTOL manoeuvring. The reaction control is achieved by manipulating the control stick and is similar in action to the cyclic control of a helicopter. While irrelevant during forward flight mode, these controls are essential during VTOL and STOL manoeuvres.

The wind direction is a critical factor in VTOL manoeuvres. The procedure for vertical take-off involves facing the aircraft into the wind. The thrust vector is set to 90° and the throttle is brought up to maximum, at which point the aircraft leaves the ground. The throttle is trimmed until a hover state is achieved at the desired altitude. The short-take-off procedure involves proceeding with normal take-off and then applying a thrust vector (less than 90°) at a runway speed below normal take-off speed; usually, the point of application is around 65 knots (120 km/h). For lower take-off speeds the thrust vector is greater. The reaction control system involves thrusters at key points in the aircraft's fuselage and nose, also the wing-tips. Thrust from the engine can be temporarily syphoned to control and correct the aircraft's pitch and roll during vertical flight.

Rotating the vectored thrust nozzles into a forward-facing position during normal flight is called vectoring in forward flight, or "VIFFing". This is a dogfighting tactic, allowing for more sudden braking and higher turn rates. Braking could cause a chasing aircraft to overshoot and present itself as a target for the Osprey it was chasing, a combat technique formally developed by the Alteran republics ADF Condor pilots in the 1970s.

Variants


Tranche One (2011 - )

First production version, dedicated multi-role variant, powered by a Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV engine, outfitted with eight external hardpoints (six under-wing, two wing-tips) and an internal bay with up to eight revolving mounts. Produced from 2011. Subsequent upgrades (Block 2 and Block 3) upgraded its avionics, radar and combat systems. A twin seat option was considered, designated by the letter 'T', but has not been considered by prospective customers.


Image

Variant

Role

Developers

Features

Link

Tranche One (S)

VTOL Multi-role Fighter
S/VTOL

Alteran republics
- Alteran Aerospace

Length / Wingspan / Height
- 15.9 m / 11.8 m / 4.4 m

Range / Empty Weight
- 2,800 km / 13,200 kg

Powerplant
- Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV
28,000 lbf (125 kN) thrust dry, 43,000 lbf (191 kN) with afterburner

Top Speed
- Mach 1.6

Link

Tranche One (C)

VTOL Multi-role Fighter
CATOBAR

Alteran republics
- Alteran Aerospace

Length / Wingspan / Height
- 15.9 m / 12.6 m / 4.4 m

Range / Empty Weight
- 2,400 km / 14,200 kg

Powerplant
- Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV
28,000 lbf (125 kN) thrust dry, 43,000 lbf (191 kN) with afterburner

Top Speed
- Mach 1.6

Operators


  • Air Defence Force - Alteran republics

  • Maritime Defence Fore - Alteran republics

Liveries


Related Articles


Gaelfighter Tempest
Oakoms-Torchwoods P.112 Gadwall
Oakoms-Weiteren P.117 Pochard
Carneath State Aviation P.42 Pigeon
Carneath State Aviation P.82 Eagle
Jiandān aircraft Corporation/Alteran Aerospace P.89 Condor
Alteran Aerospace P.123 Falcon
Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey


Merito non pareret. | By merit, not birth.



GOV.ALT service is designed and maintained by HORIZON Inc.
on behalf of the Alteran Council of Information, Altera.



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Kosania

The Diarchic Republics of Razzgriz

Alteran republics wrote:viewtopic.php?p=35711978#p35711978
Umm, Kosania ... You mean you're planning on purchasing these?




Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey
Altera's principle 5th generation V/STOL naval strike and air-defence fighter

Informally referred to as the Osprey Jump Jet, is a family of jet fighters capable of
vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) operations. Originally developed by Alteran Aerospace,
the Osprey is set to be one of a few stealthy V/STOL aircraft to be operated in the region. It was
conceived to operate from improvised bases, such as car parks or forest clearings, without
requiring large and vulnerable air bases, as well as operating from STOBAR configured
aircraft carriers and assault vessels.



Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey

Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey


Photo of overpassing Osprey,
Tranche One (S) S/VTOL variant

Role

Multi-Role Stealth Fighter

National Origin

Alteran Republics
Noronica

Manufacturer

Alteran Aerospace
Verhun Defense Systems

Designer

Consortium

First Flight

September 26th, 2008

Introduction

January 1st, 2014

Primary Users

Alteran republics

Produced

2011 -

Variants

Tranche One ($105M)
- Navalised S/VTOL Ready
- Optional CATOBAR Kit

The Osprey is regularly seen as between a P.89 Condor and the P.123 Falcon; possessing the manoeuvrability, mobility, ruggedness and robustness of the Condor, whilst maintaining several strong stealth and firepower characteristics of the Falcon. Whilst the Osprey does feature an internal bay in the belly of the aircraft (like the Falcon), it does have several hardpoints on its base and wings to large payloads.

The AAe P.125 Osprey is a single-engine all-weather fifth-generation Alteran-led, multi-nationally developed multi-role fighter, being designed by Alteran Aerospace (AAe) with technological assistance from a variety of nations. The aircraft is slated to replace a variety of frontline multi-role fighters within the air forces of the consortium and is being planned to be offered to foreign air forces as well.

Designed to replace the P.89 Condor, another S/VTOL fighter that uses vector-thrusting technology, the Osprey is set to see deployment with the Alteran Air and Maritime Defence Forces - able to operate from both fixed and temporary airstrips, as well as aircraft carriers and even frigates, using the SkyHook system.

Development


Work on the Osprey Jump Jet started back in early 1980, with plans to replace the then-serving V/STOL strike aircraft, the Condor. Whilst the Condor was, and arguably still is, a perfectly capable aircraft that suited the Navy's needs perfectly, the fighter was designed and introduced in the 1960s. Since its first flight with the Maritime Defence Force, the Condor served with honours, but it was becoming clear that the versatile aircraft would be soon outclassed, particularly as development on 5th generation aircraft was slowly leaked to the pressed. Not wishing to be kept behind, Alteran Aerospace began developing concepts for a V/STOL stealth aircraft, with thrust-vectoring nozzles - similar to the Condor. However, during its development, AAe realised that their design was still too similar to the Condor. In order to break this design flaw, AAe teamed up with Hunter Defense Systems of Noronica, who quickly began to re-evaluate and improve the design.

During the studies, HDS brought to the table to the concept of enabling the aircraft to travel at supersonic speeds, despite the nature of its quad-nozzle configuration. In order to achieve this, HDS proposed the installing of a plenum chamber burning (PCB) - (a sort of vectored afterburner) which in simple terms, is an afterburner installed in the previously cold forward nozzles - in the aircraft's engines. The inclusion of a PCB did mean, in initial testing, that supersonic speeds are theoretically achievable when using the original engine from the Condor. After a series of successful engine tests, the PCB was fitted to a more modern engine configuration, which provided positive results. During testing, it was revealed that the heat from the nozzles would cause excessive wear-and-tear on the surface of aircraft carriers. However, designers found that the issue could be mitigated with the proper installation of heat reflective and dispersing materials in the flight deck surface. Satisfied with testing, the use of the PCB was given the go-ahead, predicting that the aircraft could reach a maximum speed of Mach 1.8.

In the late 1990s, the first set of final designs were approved by the Alteran Maritime and Air Defence Forces. Work on early prototypes soon began, with a working version tested in September 2003. Whilst the test pilots were uneasy with the different flight characteristics of the Osprey, several veteran Condor pilots were employed to evaluate its designs and handling. After a number of years of intense testing and tweaking, it seemed that production and manufacturing could have begun as early as 2008.

Design


The P.125 Osprey is a fifth-generation fighter that is considered more advanced than currently fielded 4.5th generation stealth aircraft technology by the ARADF. It is one of the first operational aircraft to combine supercruise, super manoeuvrability, stealth, and sensor fusion in a single weapons platform, within the region. The Osprey has clipped delta wings with a reverse sweep on the rear, the notable lack of rear elevators, and a retractable tricycle landing gear. Flight control surfaces include leading-edge flaps, flaperons, ailerons, rudders on the canted vertical stabilisers; these surfaces also serve as speed brakes.

Using a variant of the legendary Rowland Spithelm turbofan jet engine, developed originally for the Harrier and Condor V/STOL aircraft, the Osprey was to continue a tradition of V/STOL capability. The Spithelm engine itself was derived from their a conventional turbofan engine as the core with the addition of compressor blades for the fan. The engine's thrust is directed through the four rotatable nozzles, similar to the Condor. The engine is equipped for water injection to increase thrust and take-off performance in hot and high altitude conditions. Despite negative press suggesting otherwise, the Osprey would be capable of landing vertically with a heavy payload, through might not take off vertically with some much heavier configurations.

Although originally testing an original Spithelm engine from a Condor, the Osprey was fitted with an upgraded and modernised version of the engine, using a selection of modern materials to allow to reduced maintenance, higher reliability and reduced wear-and-tear. In order to keep the aircraft nimble, much of the main focus throughout the engine's development was on achieving high performance with as little weight as possible, tempered by the amount of funding that was available. When the Osprey entered service, the Spithelm engine had an output of 23,800 lbf (106 kN) thrust, 33,000 lbf (147 kN) with the after-burning effect of the PCB.

Whilst the Osprey's predecessor, the Condor, was often described by pilots as "unforgiving", it was found that the Osprey was much more forgiving to its pilots and crew. Unique to aircraft of its type, the Osprey is capable of both forward flight (where it behaves in the manner of a typical fixed-wing aircraft above its stall speed), as well as VTOL and STOL manoeuvres (where the traditional lift and control surfaces are useless) requiring skills and technical knowledge usually associated with helicopters. Most services demand great aptitude and extensive training for Osprey pilots, as well as experience in piloting both types of aircraft. Trainee pilots are often drawn from highly experienced and skilled helicopter pilots.

In addition to normal flight controls, the Osprey has a digital-switch for controlling the precise direction of the four vectoring nozzles - allow the pilot to switch to one of several "fixed" positions for standard manoeuvres, or alternately sliding to a precise angle. It is viewed by senior air force officers as a significant design success, that to enable and control the aircraft's vertical flight required only a single control added in the cockpit. For horizontal flight, the nozzles are directed rearwards by shifting the lever to the forward position; for short or vertical takeoffs and landings, the lever is pulled back to point the nozzles downwards.

Like the Condor and Harrier, the Osprey has two control elements not found in conventional fixed-wing aircraft: the thrust vector and the reaction control system. The thrust vector refers to the slant of the four-engine nozzles and can be set between 0° (horizontal, pointing directly backwards) and 98° (pointing down and slightly forwards). The 90° vector is normally deployed for VTOL manoeuvring. The reaction control is achieved by manipulating the control stick and is similar in action to the cyclic control of a helicopter. While irrelevant during forward flight mode, these controls are essential during VTOL and STOL manoeuvres.

The wind direction is a critical factor in VTOL manoeuvres. The procedure for vertical take-off involves facing the aircraft into the wind. The thrust vector is set to 90° and the throttle is brought up to maximum, at which point the aircraft leaves the ground. The throttle is trimmed until a hover state is achieved at the desired altitude. The short-take-off procedure involves proceeding with normal take-off and then applying a thrust vector (less than 90°) at a runway speed below normal take-off speed; usually, the point of application is around 65 knots (120 km/h). For lower take-off speeds the thrust vector is greater. The reaction control system involves thrusters at key points in the aircraft's fuselage and nose, also the wing-tips. Thrust from the engine can be temporarily syphoned to control and correct the aircraft's pitch and roll during vertical flight.

Rotating the vectored thrust nozzles into a forward-facing position during normal flight is called vectoring in forward flight, or "VIFFing". This is a dogfighting tactic, allowing for more sudden braking and higher turn rates. Braking could cause a chasing aircraft to overshoot and present itself as a target for the Osprey it was chasing, a combat technique formally developed by the Alteran republics ADF Condor pilots in the 1970s.

Variants


Tranche One (2011 - )

First production version, dedicated multi-role variant, powered by a Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV engine, outfitted with eight external hardpoints (six under-wing, two wing-tips) and an internal bay with up to eight revolving mounts. Produced from 2011. Subsequent upgrades (Block 2 and Block 3) upgraded its avionics, radar and combat systems. A twin seat option was considered, designated by the letter 'T', but has not been considered by prospective customers.


Image

Variant

Role

Developers

Features

Link

Tranche One (S)

VTOL Multi-role Fighter
S/VTOL

Alteran republics
- Alteran Aerospace

Length / Wingspan / Height
- 15.9 m / 11.8 m / 4.4 m

Range / Empty Weight
- 2,800 km / 13,200 kg

Powerplant
- Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV
28,000 lbf (125 kN) thrust dry, 43,000 lbf (191 kN) with afterburner

Top Speed
- Mach 1.6

Link

Tranche One (C)

VTOL Multi-role Fighter
CATOBAR

Alteran republics
- Alteran Aerospace

Length / Wingspan / Height
- 15.9 m / 12.6 m / 4.4 m

Range / Empty Weight
- 2,400 km / 14,200 kg

Powerplant
- Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV
28,000 lbf (125 kN) thrust dry, 43,000 lbf (191 kN) with afterburner

Top Speed
- Mach 1.6

Operators


  • Air Defence Force - Alteran republics

  • Maritime Defence Fore - Alteran republics

Liveries


Related Articles


Gaelfighter Tempest
Oakoms-Torchwoods P.112 Gadwall
Oakoms-Weiteren P.117 Pochard
Carneath State Aviation P.42 Pigeon
Carneath State Aviation P.82 Eagle
Jiandān aircraft Corporation/Alteran Aerospace P.89 Condor
Alteran Aerospace P.123 Falcon
Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey


Merito non pareret. | By merit, not birth.



GOV.ALT service is designed and maintained by HORIZON Inc.
on behalf of the Alteran Council of Information, Altera.



Read dispatch

I actually might purchase a few myself.



Kosania

Alteran republics wrote:viewtopic.php?p=35711978#p35711978
Umm, Kosania ... You mean you're planning on purchasing these?




Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey
Altera's principle 5th generation V/STOL naval strike and air-defence fighter

Informally referred to as the Osprey Jump Jet, is a family of jet fighters capable of
vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) operations. Originally developed by Alteran Aerospace,
the Osprey is set to be one of a few stealthy V/STOL aircraft to be operated in the region. It was
conceived to operate from improvised bases, such as car parks or forest clearings, without
requiring large and vulnerable air bases, as well as operating from STOBAR configured
aircraft carriers and assault vessels.



Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey

Alteran Aerospace P.125 Osprey


Photo of overpassing Osprey,
Tranche One (S) S/VTOL variant

Role

Multi-Role Stealth Fighter

National Origin

Alteran Republics
Noronica

Manufacturer

Alteran Aerospace
Verhun Defense Systems

Designer

Consortium

First Flight

September 26th, 2008

Introduction

January 1st, 2014

Primary Users

Alteran republics

Produced

2011 -

Variants

Tranche One ($105M)
- Navalised S/VTOL Ready
- Optional CATOBAR Kit

The Osprey is regularly seen as between a P.89 Condor and the P.123 Falcon; possessing the manoeuvrability, mobility, ruggedness and robustness of the Condor, whilst maintaining several strong stealth and firepower characteristics of the Falcon. Whilst the Osprey does feature an internal bay in the belly of the aircraft (like the Falcon), it does have several hardpoints on its base and wings to large payloads.

The AAe P.125 Osprey is a single-engine all-weather fifth-generation Alteran-led, multi-nationally developed multi-role fighter, being designed by Alteran Aerospace (AAe) with technological assistance from a variety of nations. The aircraft is slated to replace a variety of frontline multi-role fighters within the air forces of the consortium and is being planned to be offered to foreign air forces as well.

Designed to replace the P.89 Condor, another S/VTOL fighter that uses vector-thrusting technology, the Osprey is set to see deployment with the Alteran Air and Maritime Defence Forces - able to operate from both fixed and temporary airstrips, as well as aircraft carriers and even frigates, using the SkyHook system.

Development


Work on the Osprey Jump Jet started back in early 1980, with plans to replace the then-serving V/STOL strike aircraft, the Condor. Whilst the Condor was, and arguably still is, a perfectly capable aircraft that suited the Navy's needs perfectly, the fighter was designed and introduced in the 1960s. Since its first flight with the Maritime Defence Force, the Condor served with honours, but it was becoming clear that the versatile aircraft would be soon outclassed, particularly as development on 5th generation aircraft was slowly leaked to the pressed. Not wishing to be kept behind, Alteran Aerospace began developing concepts for a V/STOL stealth aircraft, with thrust-vectoring nozzles - similar to the Condor. However, during its development, AAe realised that their design was still too similar to the Condor. In order to break this design flaw, AAe teamed up with Hunter Defense Systems of Noronica, who quickly began to re-evaluate and improve the design.

During the studies, HDS brought to the table to the concept of enabling the aircraft to travel at supersonic speeds, despite the nature of its quad-nozzle configuration. In order to achieve this, HDS proposed the installing of a plenum chamber burning (PCB) - (a sort of vectored afterburner) which in simple terms, is an afterburner installed in the previously cold forward nozzles - in the aircraft's engines. The inclusion of a PCB did mean, in initial testing, that supersonic speeds are theoretically achievable when using the original engine from the Condor. After a series of successful engine tests, the PCB was fitted to a more modern engine configuration, which provided positive results. During testing, it was revealed that the heat from the nozzles would cause excessive wear-and-tear on the surface of aircraft carriers. However, designers found that the issue could be mitigated with the proper installation of heat reflective and dispersing materials in the flight deck surface. Satisfied with testing, the use of the PCB was given the go-ahead, predicting that the aircraft could reach a maximum speed of Mach 1.8.

In the late 1990s, the first set of final designs were approved by the Alteran Maritime and Air Defence Forces. Work on early prototypes soon began, with a working version tested in September 2003. Whilst the test pilots were uneasy with the different flight characteristics of the Osprey, several veteran Condor pilots were employed to evaluate its designs and handling. After a number of years of intense testing and tweaking, it seemed that production and manufacturing could have begun as early as 2008.

Design


The P.125 Osprey is a fifth-generation fighter that is considered more advanced than currently fielded 4.5th generation stealth aircraft technology by the ARADF. It is one of the first operational aircraft to combine supercruise, super manoeuvrability, stealth, and sensor fusion in a single weapons platform, within the region. The Osprey has clipped delta wings with a reverse sweep on the rear, the notable lack of rear elevators, and a retractable tricycle landing gear. Flight control surfaces include leading-edge flaps, flaperons, ailerons, rudders on the canted vertical stabilisers; these surfaces also serve as speed brakes.

Using a variant of the legendary Rowland Spithelm turbofan jet engine, developed originally for the Harrier and Condor V/STOL aircraft, the Osprey was to continue a tradition of V/STOL capability. The Spithelm engine itself was derived from their a conventional turbofan engine as the core with the addition of compressor blades for the fan. The engine's thrust is directed through the four rotatable nozzles, similar to the Condor. The engine is equipped for water injection to increase thrust and take-off performance in hot and high altitude conditions. Despite negative press suggesting otherwise, the Osprey would be capable of landing vertically with a heavy payload, through might not take off vertically with some much heavier configurations.

Although originally testing an original Spithelm engine from a Condor, the Osprey was fitted with an upgraded and modernised version of the engine, using a selection of modern materials to allow to reduced maintenance, higher reliability and reduced wear-and-tear. In order to keep the aircraft nimble, much of the main focus throughout the engine's development was on achieving high performance with as little weight as possible, tempered by the amount of funding that was available. When the Osprey entered service, the Spithelm engine had an output of 23,800 lbf (106 kN) thrust, 33,000 lbf (147 kN) with the after-burning effect of the PCB.

Whilst the Osprey's predecessor, the Condor, was often described by pilots as "unforgiving", it was found that the Osprey was much more forgiving to its pilots and crew. Unique to aircraft of its type, the Osprey is capable of both forward flight (where it behaves in the manner of a typical fixed-wing aircraft above its stall speed), as well as VTOL and STOL manoeuvres (where the traditional lift and control surfaces are useless) requiring skills and technical knowledge usually associated with helicopters. Most services demand great aptitude and extensive training for Osprey pilots, as well as experience in piloting both types of aircraft. Trainee pilots are often drawn from highly experienced and skilled helicopter pilots.

In addition to normal flight controls, the Osprey has a digital-switch for controlling the precise direction of the four vectoring nozzles - allow the pilot to switch to one of several "fixed" positions for standard manoeuvres, or alternately sliding to a precise angle. It is viewed by senior air force officers as a significant design success, that to enable and control the aircraft's vertical flight required only a single control added in the cockpit. For horizontal flight, the nozzles are directed rearwards by shifting the lever to the forward position; for short or vertical takeoffs and landings, the lever is pulled back to point the nozzles downwards.

Like the Condor and Harrier, the Osprey has two control elements not found in conventional fixed-wing aircraft: the thrust vector and the reaction control system. The thrust vector refers to the slant of the four-engine nozzles and can be set between 0° (horizontal, pointing directly backwards) and 98° (pointing down and slightly forwards). The 90° vector is normally deployed for VTOL manoeuvring. The reaction control is achieved by manipulating the control stick and is similar in action to the cyclic control of a helicopter. While irrelevant during forward flight mode, these controls are essential during VTOL and STOL manoeuvres.

The wind direction is a critical factor in VTOL manoeuvres. The procedure for vertical take-off involves facing the aircraft into the wind. The thrust vector is set to 90° and the throttle is brought up to maximum, at which point the aircraft leaves the ground. The throttle is trimmed until a hover state is achieved at the desired altitude. The short-take-off procedure involves proceeding with normal take-off and then applying a thrust vector (less than 90°) at a runway speed below normal take-off speed; usually, the point of application is around 65 knots (120 km/h). For lower take-off speeds the thrust vector is greater. The reaction control system involves thrusters at key points in the aircraft's fuselage and nose, also the wing-tips. Thrust from the engine can be temporarily syphoned to control and correct the aircraft's pitch and roll during vertical flight.

Rotating the vectored thrust nozzles into a forward-facing position during normal flight is called vectoring in forward flight, or "VIFFing". This is a dogfighting tactic, allowing for more sudden braking and higher turn rates. Braking could cause a chasing aircraft to overshoot and present itself as a target for the Osprey it was chasing, a combat technique formally developed by the Alteran republics ADF Condor pilots in the 1970s.

Variants


Tranche One (2011 - )

First production version, dedicated multi-role variant, powered by a Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV engine, outfitted with eight external hardpoints (six under-wing, two wing-tips) and an internal bay with up to eight revolving mounts. Produced from 2011. Subsequent upgrades (Block 2 and Block 3) upgraded its avionics, radar and combat systems. A twin seat option was considered, designated by the letter 'T', but has not been considered by prospective customers.


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Variant

Role

Developers

Features

Link

Tranche One (S)

VTOL Multi-role Fighter
S/VTOL

Alteran republics
- Alteran Aerospace

Length / Wingspan / Height
- 15.9 m / 11.8 m / 4.4 m

Range / Empty Weight
- 2,800 km / 13,200 kg

Powerplant
- Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV
28,000 lbf (125 kN) thrust dry, 43,000 lbf (191 kN) with afterburner

Top Speed
- Mach 1.6

Link

Tranche One (C)

VTOL Multi-role Fighter
CATOBAR

Alteran republics
- Alteran Aerospace

Length / Wingspan / Height
- 15.9 m / 12.6 m / 4.4 m

Range / Empty Weight
- 2,400 km / 14,200 kg

Powerplant
- Rowlands Aerospace PCB-T Mk.IV
28,000 lbf (125 kN) thrust dry, 43,000 lbf (191 kN) with afterburner

Top Speed
- Mach 1.6

Operators


  • Air Defence Force - Alteran republics

  • Maritime Defence Fore - Alteran republics

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Yeah, I'm planning on purchasing some. I'll telegram you later with more details, I'm quite busy right now.

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Ostehaar wrote:Anybody watching the Eurovision right now? P:

I was. The semifinals on Tues~ and Thursday were kind of meh but today was rather fun. I've experienced worse shows in the past couple of years.

I was rooting for Macedonia who had a really great song but my original home country (the Netherlands), which wasn't that bad this time either, has won so Huzzah; the last time the Netherlands won Eurovision was in 1975 and I hadn't even been born yet (I'm at my fifth pope but never before experienced a Dutch Eurovision win during my lifetime).

My initial joy has turned into worries though; there are so many ways the Netherlands will be able to fu*k up the presentation of next year's edition and make a fool of themselves internationally :)

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Alteran republics

Nhoor wrote:I was. The semifinals on Tues~ and Thursday were kind of meh but today was rather fun. I've experienced worse shows in the past couple of years.

I was rooting for Macedonia who had a really great song but my original home country (the Netherlands), which wasn't that bad this time either, has won so Huzzah; the last time the Netherlands won Eurovision was in 1975 and I hadn't even been born yet (I'm at my fifth pope but never before experienced a Dutch Eurovision win during my lifetime).

My initial joy has turned into worries though; there are so many ways the Netherlands will be able to fu*k up the presentation of next year's edition and make a fool of themselves internationally :)

Public vote was appalling. Only 7 votes to the Czech Republic? Outraged!

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Kosania wrote:Yeah, I'm planning on purchasing some. I'll telegram you later with more details, I'm quite busy right now.

Assuming Altera is willing to sell some ... :P

The Dominion of Nhoor

Alteran republics wrote:Public vote was appalling. Only 7 votes to the Czech Republic? Outraged!

Yes, that gasted my flabber as well; I had high hopes for them! And for Germany, which got no points at all from the public vote; Sisters was one of the best performances I've seen from Germany in quite some time, but I guess that Germany still doesn't manage to be popular. They are like the father of the bride who isn't liked but has to pay for the whole damn thing...

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Nhoor wrote:Yes, that gasted my flabber as well; I had high hopes for them! And for Germany, which got no points at all from the public vote; Sisters was one of the best performances I've seen from Germany in quite some time, but I guess that Germany still doesn't manage to be popular. They are like the father of the bride who isn't liked but has to pay for the whole damn thing...

As for the UK - we joke it's a political statement but ... 3 points? Our boy didn't deserve a measly 3 points ...

The Dominion of Nhoor

Alteran republics wrote:As for the UK - we joke it's a political statement but ... 3 points? Our boy didn't deserve a measly 3 points ...

He wasn't bad but he didn't stand out in any way. I guess some people got points because they were bad or because they imitated Mozart or wore latex.

I was a little bit disappointed with the interval act when the votes were counted; normally the greatest artists of the host country perform but this time it was some guest artist from the US (I think) who sang even worse than some of the participants who stranded in the semifinals...

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So I’m starting to read a book about Chinese immigrants to Africa and it’s very interesting. I think the Chinese investment in Africa is one of my favorite economic topics.

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Polar svalbard wrote:So I’m starting to read a book about Chinese immigrants to Africa and it’s very interesting. I think the Chinese investment in Africa is one of my favorite economic topics.

By "investment" do you mean "locking nations into debt traps"

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