Requests/Issues

Tribal class frigate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribal_class_frigate

Part of my evil plan to sneak as many older platforms into Harpoon as possible... Anshan class destroyer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anshan_class_destroyer Chinese destroyer, build in Russia in the 1930s (!), sold to China in the 1950s, but still active in the 1980s... ANW HUD 4 v 1.1 b7

Leopard class frigate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_class_frigate The Leopard is already in the HUD-4 as the Abu Bakr, but I did not know if there were any differences between this version and the original. Did Bangledesh make any changes to the Leopard after they purchased it? ANW HUD-4 v1b5

Republic F-84 Thunderjet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_F-84_Thunderjet ANW HUD-4 v1b5

BM-30 Smerch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BM-30_Smerch "The BM-30 Smerch (Tornado) or 9A52 is a Soviet heavy multiple rocket launcher. The system is designed to defeat personnel, armored, and soft-skinned targets in concentration areas, artillery batteries, command posts and ammunition depots. It was created in the early 1980s and entered service in the Soviet Army in 1989.[1] When first observed by the West in 1983, it received the code MRL 280mm M1983. It is expected to be superseded by the 9A52-4 Tornado." --Wikipedia Hundreds of these were built; they are used by about a dozen countries. ANW HUD-4 v1.2

Odd error (?) for the text for the LMCS Chickadee...as far as I can tell, it is NOT the Moroccan version of the Sigma-class corvette (which does have its own listing elsewhere in the HUD-4). As near as I can tell, the Chickadee simply a copy of the LCS 2 Independence. (There is also an LCMS 1 Oriole, which appears to be a copy of the LCS 1 Freedom). Was there a reason for adding these quasi-duplicates? Assumed export versions of the LCS? (By the way, the Chickadee is not a bad name for a small warship. These birds are 5" tall and only weigh about as much as a mouse, but put out the birdseed and you will see they are aggressive little guys!) ANW HUD-4 v…

AgustaWestland AW109 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AgustaWestland_AW109

Crown Colony class cruiser http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_class_cruiser http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INS_Mysore_%281957%29 "The Crown Colony-class light cruisers of the Royal Navy were named after Crown Colonies of the British Empire. The first eight are known as the Fiji class, while the last three to be built are commonly referred to as the Ceylon class and were built to a slightly modified design." --Wikipedia "INS Mysore was a Fiji class cruiser commissioned in the Indian Navy in 1957. She was acquired from the Royal Navy, where she served in World War II as HMS Nigeria (60)." --Wikipedia (Modernized version sold to Peru already in the HUD-4; the Indi…

I'm playing around with some ideas for scenarios with Turkey as a major combatant, so I'm trying to fill in any gaps we have in their navy... AKAR CLASS FLEET SUPPORT SHIP http://www.dzkk.tsk.tr/english/platformlar/SinifAkar.php I could not find any other sources, unfortunately, but this looks like it would give the Turks the ability to resupply far from home ANW HUD 4 v 1.1 b8

Malta class aircraft carrier http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta_class_aircraft_carrier "The Malta class aircraft carrier was a British large fleet aircraft carrier design of World War II. Inspired by the strike capability of United States Navy aircraft carriers, the Malta design took onboard several American innovations in hangar design and aircraft operations. Three ships were ordered in 1943 for the Royal Navy. However, design work on the class was not completed before the end of the war, and all three ships were cancelled before construction started." --Wikipedia A ship that never was...but...what if? What if they had been built in the late 1940s, after some …

Brazilian patrol boat Grajaú (P40) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_pat...C3%BA_%28P40%29 ANW HUD-4 v1b6

Kralj class fast attack craft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kralj_class_fast_attack_craft ANW HUD 4 v1b6

Bay class frigate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_class_frigate

Embraer E-Jet family http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_E-Jet_family "The Embraer E-Jet family is a series of narrow-body medium-range twin-engine jet airliners produced by Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer. Announced at the Paris Air Show in 1999, and entering production in 2002, the aircraft series has been a commercial success.[3] The aircraft is used by both mainline and regional airlines around the world. As of 31 December 2012, there is a backlog of 185 firm orders for the E-Jets, 580 options and 908 units delivered" --Wikipedia Another very common airliner (actually, it looks like there are about three or four versions, but I'm not sure if they ea…

Hardly critical, but useful for Central American scenarios, if it can be added someday... Britten-Norman Defender Employed by Ireland and Belize (and apparently the most important aircraft in the latter country's air force) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britten-Norman_Defender ANW HUD 4 v1.1b9

Uzushio class submarine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzushio_class_submarine ANW HUD-4 v1b5

Algonquin class http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_and_V_class_destroyer (Originally, V-class ships transferred to Canada and renamed...stayed in service until 1982, so they just squeak in under the 1980 wire...) ANW HUD-4 v1b6

Seeadler class fast attack craft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seeadler_clas...st_attack_craft "The Type 141 Seeadler class fast attack craft differs from Type 140 Jaguar class fast attack craft only in the installation of other, later more powerful diesel engine." --Wikipedia ANW HUD 4 v1.1 b10

Minor database error...the descriptive text for one of the three listings for the Sprague identifies it as a "Finnish missile boat." At 9,000 tons, that's one heck of a missile boat! I figured I should let you know.

Admirable Class Minesweeper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admirable-class_minesweeper The Admirable-class is already listed with the Philippine navy. Are the ships used by Mexico (quite a few got sold to Mexico, it appears) and other countries the same or do they need their own entries in the database? Admittedly, the Admirable is an old class of ship, and the range on its 76 mm gun is only 3 miles, but against smaller patrol vessels, unarmed merchants, drug runners who only have small arms, etc. it is probably enough to ruin your day. (Actually, I could see one falling into the hands of a cartel or being used as a pirate ship...)