Requests/Issues

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...)

Swiftships 110 Patrol Boat http://www.worldwarships.com/class/swiftships-110 Suggested database text: One of the many classes of small patrol boats in operation around the world. (Another shipships class, this one serving a couple of navies in the Caribbean and Central America.) ANW HUD-4 v1.11

IAR 330 Puma http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAR_330 The IAR 330 is the Romanian-built version of Aérospatiale's SA 330 Puma helicopter, manufactured by IAR Braşov. Twenty-four helicopters have been recently upgraded to IAR 330 SOCAT in cooperation with Elbit Systems (Israel).[2]" --Wikipedia ANW HUD 4 v1.1 b10

Bangaram-class patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangaram_class_patrol_vessel "The Bangaram class patrol vessels of the Indian Navy are designed for interdiction against fast moving surface vessels and for search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone." --Wikipedia ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Trinkat-class patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinkat-class_patrol_vessel "The patrol vessels carry out fisheries protection, anti-poaching, counter-insurgency and search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone." --Wikipedia Designed for the Indian navy, but two transferred, one to the Maldives and the other to Seychelles. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Seaward-class defense boats http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaward_class_defense_boats "The Seaward Defence Boats are large patrol craft designed by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the Indian Navy. Most of these vessels have been decommissioned, due to the large maintenance overhead they require." --Wikipedia (Active during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s...most not decommissioned until 2008-2009.) ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Jaguar class fast attack craft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_class_fast_attack_craft "The Type 140 Jaguar class fast attack craft is an evolution of the German torpedo boats (E boats) of World War II. The design was developed by Lürssen and designated Schnellboot 55. The 20 boats that were built for the German Navy were in Service from 1959 to 1976. Then the Jaguar class boats were replaced in service with the Bundesmarine by the Type 148 Tiger class fast attack craft." --Wikipedia Some of these went to Greece in the late 1970s. ANW HUD-4 v1.1 b10

SOCATA TBM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socata_TBM http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=370 "The SOCATA TBM 700 and TBM 850 are high performance single engine turboprop light business and utility aircraft manufactured by SOCATA. The TBM 700 was offered until 2006, when the TBM 850 was introduced." --Wikipedia Hundreds of these have been built; they are used by the French air force as a VIP and utility transport. ANW HUD-4 v1.2

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

Chotia Weedhopper http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chotia_Weedhopper http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chotia_Gypsy http://www.ulav8r.com/PDF%20files/Weedhopper%20B%20Flyer.pdf http://www.all-aero.com/index.php/component/content/article/56-planes-v-w/11768-weedhopper-of-utah-jc-24-weedhopper "The Weedhopper ultralight is an American high-wing, tractor configuration, tricycle gear, two-axis control ultralight aircraft originally developed by John Chotia during the height of the 1970s ultralight boom and introduced in 1977. The aircraft is available as a kit for amateur construction and can be assembled in 25-30 man-hours" --Wikipedia The exact range seems to vary by mod…

AB-25 class patrol craft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AB-25_class "The AB-25 class (Türk type) is a class of large patrol craft that was built for the Turkish Navy in the late 1960s and early 1970s. One craft was transferred to Georgia in 1998, two were transferred to Kazakhstan in 1999 and 2001, one was transferred to Azerbaijan in 2000 and the remainder are in service." --Wikipedia (FYI...I don't know if the Wikipedia text can be included in the HUD-4 without getting permission, etc. I'm just posting it here to try to help Gunny by giving him some basic descriptive text to work with.) ANW HUD 4 v1.1 b10 (I keep thinking I posted this one already, but …

Generic Drone Database text: A generic surveillance drone equipped with a TV camera and IR night vision. Basically, this is a remote control version of the Chotia Weedhopper, equipped with a camera with zoom (marine binoculars), IR night vision (night vision goggles), and MAYBE a laser designator for painting a target for other aircraft, etc. It is meant to simulate the dozens of drone models built by countries around the world. It can also simulate any future or homebrew drone models such as those that might be purchased or built by terrorists, criminal syndicates, spy agencies, countries torn apart by civil wars, etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chotia_Weed…

CIV - Island http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_islands Every couple of years, a new small island is created somewhere in the world by volcanic activity. While such an island is usually just an inhospitable rock and is virtually worthless in and of itself, a nation that claimed it could use that claim to extend their territorial waters and EEZ. In other words, suddenly, anywhere in the world, we might have a new Spratly Island. Any you know what THAT might mean. I'm not sure how this would be modeled. For all practical purposes, it is just a geographic place marker. But facilities cannot be placed at sea. I suppose that one could just use the Type A Drillin…

USNS Spearhead http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Spearhead_%28JHSV-1%29 It looks like they are planning on building quite a few of these. They look like they might make a good addition to many small or medium-sized scenarios. Especially if we get more troop loadouts for helicopters, etc. ANW HUD 4 v 1.1 b7

No rush on this, but would it possible to add the platforms (and/or loadouts) for the ships and submarines involved in Operation Trident (1971 Indian-Pakistani War)? It might be interesting to recreate those battles someday. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Tri...akistani_War%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Python This would include the Vidyut class missile boats (already requested), and the Arnala class (Indian designation for Petya III class vessels--is this different enough from the Project 159 platforms already in the database to need a separate database listing?). On the Pakistani side, ships included the PNS Shah Jahan (a C-class des…

Scimitar-class patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scimitar-class_patrol_vessel "The Scimitar class is a class of fast patrol boat in service with the British Royal Navy." --Wikipedia ANW HUD 4 v1.11

KJ-2000 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KJ-2000 "KJ-2000 (NATO reporting name: Mainring) is a Chinese Airborne Early Warning and Control system comprising domestically designed electronics and radars installed on a modified Ilyushin IL-76 airframe." --Wikipedia ANW HUD 4 v1.1 b10

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…

F-15SG Singapore is buying these; I guess they are like the F-15K built for Korea, but with different radar, etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Dou...ke_Eagle#F-15SG ANW HUD 4 v 1.1 b7

Changhe Z-11 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changhe_Z-11 "Z-11 is a light utility helicopter developed by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC). According the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation website, it is claimed to be the first indigenously-designed helicopter in China. Z-11 project started in 1989, first flight was made in Dec 1994. In Oct 2000, test flights of Z-11 were completed." --Wikipedia "CZ11W - The CZ11W is a light attack helicopter variation. It is powered by one WZ8D or ARRIEL 2B1A turbo-shaft engine and equipped with integrated avionics system, anti-tank missiles, rockets and machine guns. The helicopter is fitted with a targeting s…