Requests/Issues

Hongdu JL-8 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongdu_JL-8 Okay, it's a "trainer" but look at the range of weapons it can carry. A lot of countries use this...in fact, with some of these countries, they may call it a trainer, but I wouldn't be surprised if it sees a lot of use in combat, at least in low threat environments. ANW HUD 4 v 1.1 b9

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 …

Just a few more ideas (again, designed so they can be done simply, using existing platforms but adding new names so Victory Conditions can be set more easily)... STRC - Desalination Plant Use: STRC - Factory Description: A facility for converting seawater into fresh water. STRC - Dam Use: STRC - Factory Description: A large dam used to create a reservoir.

Piper PA-23 Apache/Aztec http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_Aztec "The Piper PA-23, named Apache and later Aztec, is a four-to-six-seat twin-engined light aircraft aimed at the general aviation market that also saw service with the United States Navy and other countries' military forces in small numbers. Originally designed in the 1950s by the Stinson Aircraft Company, the Apache and its more powerful development the Aztec were manufactured from the 1950s to the 1980s by Piper Aircraft in the United States." --Wikipedia Another widely used aircraft (more than 6,000 built) in service with a wide range of military forces. ANW HUD-4 v1.11

A26 submarine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A26_submarine "A26 is the project name of the next generation of submarines developed by Kockums for the Swedish navy. First planned at the beginning of the 1990s, the project was called "U-båt 2000" and was intended to be ready by the late 1990s or early 2000. With the end of the Cold War the naval threat from the Soviet Union disappeared and the new submarine class was deemed unnecessary.[2] The project lay dormant for years until the mid-2000s when the need for a replacement for the Södermanland class submarines became apparent. Originally the Scandinavian countries had intended to collaborate on the Viking class submarin…

Project 1204 Shmel http://russian-ships.info/eng/borderguard/project_1204.htm Large class of Soviet patrol boat. Some exported to other countries. The three-inch gun gives it a pretty serious punch for such a relatively small boat. Good for pirates, perhaps? ANW HUD-4 v1.11

E-4 and VC-25 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747-200 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_E-4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_VC-25 "The Boeing VC-25 is the designation of a United States Air Force passenger transportation aircraft, a military version of the Boeing 747 airliner. The A-model (VC-25A) is the only variant of the VC-25. The VC-25 is most famous for its role as Air Force One, the call sign of any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States. The two aircraft currently in U.S. service are highly modified versions of Boeing's 747-200B, with tail numbers 28000 and 29000. Although the Air Force One designation technically app…

A generic police boat could be added to the database adding a separate platform POL Generic Police Boat and using the information for the Boston Whaler, but adding a Small Arms mount to represent the armed law enforcement officers aboard. In fact, as I understand it, a number of police agencies around the world use various types of Boston Whaler for this exact purpose. Database text: A small, high-speed boat used by police forces around the world.

Matka class missile boat The Matka class is the NATO reporting name for a group of hydrofoil missile boats built for the Soviet Navy. The Soviet designation is Project 206MR Vikhr. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matka_class_missile_boat ANW HUD 4 v1.1b9

Sirio class patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirio_class_patrol_vessel "The Sirius Class 2 or Class Constellations consists of two units operated by the Italian Marina Militare." --Wikipedia ANW HUD 4 v1.1 b10

Westland Whirlwind (helicopter) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland_Whir...8rotary_wing%29

Hida class patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hida_class_patrol_vessel http://www.harpoondatabases.com/encyclopedia/Entry1582.aspx "Hida class patrol vessel is a class of PL type patrol vessel of the Japan Coast Guard." --Wikipedia Designed to go after North Korean spy boats, among other things... ANW HUD 4 v1.1 b10

João Coutinho class corvette http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%A3o_Cou..._class_corvette

The two classes of frigates used by the Mexican navy are former US ships, Bronstein- and Knox-class frigates. Did the Mexicans alter them in any significant way (i.e., do they need a separate listing in the database) or can they be used as is? I remember reading somewhere that some of the weapons had been removed from some of the ships, although I cannot find that source now. Thanks. Mark ANW HUD 4 1.1b7

McDonnell F2H Banshee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_F2H_Banshee The McDonnell F2H Banshee was a single-seat carrier-based jet fighter aircraft deployed by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps from 1948 to 1961. It was one of the primary American fighters used during the Korean War. ANW HUD-4 v1b5

Wave class tanker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_class_tanker HUD 4 1.0b5 ANW

Kartal class fast attack craft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartal_class_fast_attack_craft ANW HUD-4 v1b5

Tsurugi class patrol vessel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsurugi_class_patrol_vessel "The Tsurugi class is referred to as High-speed, Special-Purpose Patrol Vessels. Planned as the top-tier of JCG intercept spy boats, this class features very high speed and accurate firepower. Its weaponry includes a JM61 20 mm Gatling gun, and a Remote Firing System consisting of a remote weapon system with a laser-optical fire-control system." --Wikipedia A Tsurugi was involved in the Battle of Amami-Ōshima. ANW HUD 4 v1.11

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Canada_Beaver No rush on this one, but it is so widely used that it should probably be included in the database someday ANW HUD 4 v 1.1 b9

USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS-23) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Impeccable_%28T-AGOS-23%29 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/sys...ip/tagos-23.htm