Requests/Issues

Dornier Do 27 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_27 "The Dornier Do 27 was a German single-engine STOL utility aircraft, manufactured by Dornier GmbH (later DASA Dornier, Fairchild-Dornier). Configuration was a classic high-wing, "tail-dragger" aircraft with fixed landing gear." --Wikipedia Another light utility aircraft used by dozens of military forces around the world during the Cold War. Still in use in some places, I think. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Dornier Do 28 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_28 "The Dornier Do 28 Skyservant is a twin-engine STOL utility aircraft, manufactured by Dornier Flugzeugbau GmbH. It served with the Luftwaffe and Marineflieger and other air forces around the world in the communications and utility role." --Wikipedia A predecessor to the Dornier Do 228 (already in the database). Hundreds were built and they are still in use, after more than 50 years, in some places. This is the kind of plane that might show up in a low intensity conflict in the hands of rebels, drug smugglers, etc. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Mil Mi-2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-2 "The Mil Mi-2 (NATO reporting name Hoplite) is a small, lightly armored turbine-powered transport helicopter that could also provide close air support when armed with 57 mm rockets and a 23 mm cannon." --Wikipedia I could have sworn I requested this one, but I did a search and could not find it. Thousands of these were built, and some are STILL in service (e.g, North Korea). ANW HUD-4 v1.11

ANW 3.11.1 HUD4 v1.11 I was wondering if it is possible to get a version of the Perry and Ingraham FFGs that have the Mk.13 launcher and associated magazine removed? Starting in 2003, the US Navy began removing the Mk.13 from the surviving Perry class frigates in US service. http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/Pages/Frigate.aspx http://navysite.de/ffg/ffg7class.htm I know that several of the Perrys have been used in the Arabian Sea/Indian Ocean areas in operations against pirates. I would like to do some scenarios based on this, and see how the Perry/Ingraham would work in this setting. Thank you. Allen Hartzell

ANW 3.11.1 HUD4v1.11 I am unable to add the UK F-4K Phantom FG.1 to the carrier Ark Royal (R09 CATOBAR version, not the STOVL Invincible Class version). I am unable to add it to any carrier. It looks like the Carrier Capable flag is missing from the record. Would it be possible to get that corrected in a future update of the database. I am working on some hypothetical 1982 Falklands War scenarios, with the British still having the Ark Royal in commission with Phantoms, Buccaneers, Gannets, and Sea Kings, and how that might have effected the course of the battle. Thank you for your assistance. Allen Hartzell

Brazilian corvette Caboclo (V19) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_corvette_Caboclo_%28V19%29 "The Cv Caboclo (V19) is an Imperial Marinheiro class corvette of the Brazilian Navy. The Caboclo was the fifth of ten Imperial Marinheiro class corvettes ordered by the Brazilian Navy in 1953. The Caboclo was launched on 19 August 1954, and was commissioned on 16 July 1955.[1]" --Wikipedia These were still active in the 1980s, according to Janes Fighting Ships. In fact, at least one of these appears to still be active. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Brazilian corvette Barroso (V34) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_corvette_Barroso_%28V34%29 "Cv Barroso (V34) is a corvette of the Brazilian Navy, and the lead ship of its class. The fifth Brazilian warship to be named after Admiral Francisco Manoel Barroso da Silva, Barroso was launched on 20 December 2002 and commissioned on 19 August 2008.[1] A sister ship will be constructed and sold to Equatorial Guinea." --Wikipedia ANW HUD-4 v1.11

DW-3000H Frigate http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2013/04/south-korea-has-chosen-to-build-thai.html http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/south-korea%E2%80%99s-dsme-unveils-new-frigate-proposal-for-thai-navy/ http://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/south-korea-to-build-frigates-for-thailand.256789/ A new frigate class being built by South Korea. It appears they may use some themselves, and they seem to have signed a contract to build two for Thailand; I believe the class is being considered by the Philippines, too. Certainly, it would make a good "generic export warship" that might be purchased by a number of nations around the world. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Aron littoral combat WIG Craft (aka Aron M50) http://asitimes.blogspot.com/2013/04/indonesian-navy-and-coast-guard-may.html <-- general technical data (speed, range, etc.) http://www.defence.pk/forums/china-far-east/229571-indonesia-military-news-discussion-thread-16.html <-- scroll down for technical specs on several different variants (will they each need their own database listing?) It's a boat! It's a plane! Whatever it is, it can carry missiles and move at 200 kph, making surprise attacks and rapid responses to violations of territorial waters a definite possibility. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

KAAN 29-class patrol craft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KAAN_29_CLASS http://turkishnavy.net/kaan-29-class/ "Kaan 29 class fast patrol craft are boats built by Yonca-Onuk shipyard in Istanbul. The first boat of its class - hull number TCSG-101 - was commissioned in 2001 and since then nine boats (Hull numbers TCSG-101 to TCSG-109) have been built. The last boat, TCSG-109, was delivered to the Turkish Coast Guard in April 2004. The boat owes its high-speed to its high-engine output, deep-V hull design and reduced weight thanks to its advanced composite hull. Originally designed to reach speeds up to 60 knots, the boats are fitted with two MTU 16V4000 series engin…

USCG Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCG_seagoing_buoy_tender http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Juniper_%28WLB-201%29 http://www.uscg.mil/d14/cgckukui/Documents/newsletter_winter2013.pdf "Two classes of the WLB cutters have been produced. The older class, the 180 ft-class cutters, were 180 feet (55 m) long. Thirty-nine of these vessels were built from 1942–1944. All but one were constructed in the shipyards of Duluth, Minnesota. The 180 fleet, many of which served for more than 50 years, all went through different mid-life modifications that essentially resulted in three different classes of ship. All of the 180s are now retired an…

Gorya-class minesweeper http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorya_class_minesweeper "The Gorya class are a group of minesweepers built for the Soviet Navy in the late 1980s. Three ships were started of which two were completed and are in service with the Russian Navy. The Soviet Designation was Project 1266. The ships are designed for deep ocean sweeping of captor mines with sophisticated mine detection equipment. Sweeping gear includes two submersibles as well as conventional sweeps. A total of twenty ships were planned but the programme was stopped by the collapse of the Soviet Union. Two ships were completed." --Wikipedia ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Yurka-class minesweeper http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yurka_class_minesweeper "The Yurka class were a group of minesweepers built for the Soviet Navy and export customers between 1963 and 1970. The Soviet designation was Project 266 Rubin." --Wikipedia A few of these were transferred to Egypt and Vietnam, so they might show up in a variety of scenarios. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Shardul-class tank landing ship http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shardul-class_tank_landing_ship "Shardul-class landing ships are large amphibious warfare vessels built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers for the Indian Navy. They are an evolution of the Magar class amphibious landing ships. The class has an indigenous content of over 90% with state-of-the-art equipment." --Wikipedia ANW HUD-4 v1.11

Griffon-GRSE 8000 TD-Class Hovercraft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffon/Grse_8000_TD_Class_Hovercraft "Griffon/Grse 8000 TD class is a series of hovercraft designed by M/s Griffon Hovercraft Ltd, Southampton, England and jointly built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata and Griffon for the Indian Coast Guard. The Hovercraft's hull are made of light weight marine grade aluminium alloy. They are powered by two 588 KW radiator cooled MTU Diesel Engines, with 2.6 m variable pitch propellers and have 1.25 m skirt to enable the craft of the series to sprint speed of 53.5 knots with high speed patrolling capacity in coastal shallow waters, marshy areas…

Rajshree-class inshore patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajshree_class_inshore_patrol_vessel "The Rajshree class have displacement of 300 tons and are 48 metres (157 ft) in length. They are fitted with an integrated bridge system (IBS), integrated machine control system (IMCS). The vessels are powered by three MTU 4000 series engines capable of generating 2,720 BHP to propel the vessel at a speed of 34 knots using water jet propulsion. At economical speed of 16 knots, they have a range of 1,600 nautical miles. The vessels also generates 320 kW of electric power to feed a wide array of on-board sensors and equipment. The vessels are also fitted with various …

A-class minehunter (Turkey) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_class_minehunter_%28Turkey%29 "The A Class is a class of minehunter vessels in the Turkish Navy. In 1999, the German shipyards Lürssen and Abeking & Rasmussen were contracted to build six Frankenthal class ships for the Turkish Navy, a business worth US$630 million. While the first vessel was built in Germany, later ships were constructed by the Istanbul Naval Shipyard.[1] The Turkish Navy has become the second naval force in the world, after the German Navy, to utilize a non-magnetic steel hull in its minehunter vessels." --Wikipedia As before, I would make the case for including more minesweeper cl…

Vishwast-class advanced offshore patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishwast-class_advanced_offshore_patrol_vessel "Vishwast (meaning: reliable) class of Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels are series of three ships built by Goa Shipyard Limited, Vasco da Gama, Goa for the Indian Coast Guard. The ships in this class are 93.6 metres in length and are equipped with a 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun gun for policing the Exclusive Economic Zone. The vessels are designed to be propelled by two MTU engines delivering 18000 kW of power and have a range of 4500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12-14 knots. Bow thrusters have been provided for precision manoeuvring to enabl…

MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BK-117 "The MBB/Kawasaki BK117 is a twin-engined medium utility–transport helicopter. It was a joint development between Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) of Germany and Kawasaki of Japan. MBB was later purchased by Daimler-Benz and eventually became a part of Eurocopter. The BK117 is popular for passenger and VIP-transport, seating from seven up to 10 people. It is also used for aerial crane and sling work, law enforcement, and military transport, and is exceptional as an air ambulance and search and rescue platform. Its successor was developed from the BK117 C-1 version. It is produced as the EC 145." --Wikipedia …

San Juan-class patrol boathttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_class_patrol_boat "The San Juan class is a batch of 4 SAR vessels built by the Australian shipbuilding company of Tenix for the Philippine Coast Guard commissioned from 2000-2003. The San Juan class are brand-new units. Designed to be a purpose built Maritime Emergency vessel with the capabilities to support recovery and evacuation of survivors at sea, including jackstay transfer, provide emergency medical operating facilities, helicopter operations including deck refueling, maritime pollution control and containment, alongside firefighting facilities for adjacent ships and decompression and diving facil…