A not very trascendent ship, the Spanish ex-East German AGI Alerta:

http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alerta_(A-111)

Notes about the Danish Flyvefisken class in the HCDB-120219:

 

Entry 3725 Flyvefisken (09/ASW) lacks the 76mm Super Rapid (present in all the photo and text evidence, the gun is present also on ASW configuration: http://www.navalhistory.dk/English/TheShip...avnen(1994).htm )

 

Entry 2056 Flyvefisken (89/2) should replace 2x20mm Oerlikons with 2x12.7mm MG.

 

Entry 2056 Flyvefisken (89/2) should be equipped with RIM-7M (1983), and not with RIM-7P (1994), because the IOC date.

 

Entry 3055 Flyvefisken (C-FLEX) should be equipped with 12xRIM-7P VLS (1994), and not with ESSM (in service from 2003), in Jane’s 2004 the use of 12xSea Sparrow VLS on Flyvefisken class is cited as from 2002, before the implementation of ESSM in service, and not related with it.

 

Entry 3724 Flyvefisken (89/1M) MCM variant should be equipped with 2xStinger launchers, as mentioned in Jane’s 2004 and Wiki and other sources as other Danish Navy ships.

 

All the Flyvefisken class boats were deleted by October 2010. Only Havkatten retained for MCM systems test 2011-2012.

http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyvefisken-klassen

http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/P552_Havkatten

 

The Lithuanian Flyvefisken (in service from 2008) are apparently only Patrol Gunboats with only the 76mm Super Rapid, without FCS, AWS-6 or TRS-3D/16, as per photo evidence:

http://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lietuvos_kari...B3_paj%C4%97gos

http://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyvefisken_k...trulinis_laivas

Another great update today !!! Thanks Brad !!!!

But I'm with a lot of real work in my real life, and I'm digesting yet the previous updating (HCDB-120219)

Some considerations about the Lutjens-class DDG:

Sources: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klasse_103/103A/103B (very well explained in German) and the “High Tide” supplement:

 

The original German designation are:

- Type 103: early designation with Tartar SAM (from the 1969 start, as entry 3743 Lutjens (80)).

- Type 103A: middle designation after the 1981 refit, replacing Tartar with Standard SAM and with boilers capables of working with light oil (from entry 3742 Lutjens (81)).

- Type 103B: late designation, replacing the Mk68 FCS with the Mk86 FCS, adding SPQ-9A and SPG-60 radar. As consequence, in the DB, the SPQ-9A radar should be add only after the 1984 refit.

 

The 20mm/65 Rh202 guns were added only from near 1993 (they are not presente in books older at least than 1990, the first reference I saw was in the Janes 2001), and confirmed in the German Wikipedia.

 

• Apparently other possible weapons fits from the 1993 refit are 2xStinger SAM and 2xMG: “optional zwei Fliegerfäuste und zwei Maschinengewehre“

The 22DDH would be nice.

 

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/22ddh.htm

 

I'm working on a scenario based around the Senaku Islands and I'm currently using a 16DDH but the 22DDH would be a better fit

 

This is a possible but details remain sketchy. I understand the first of class was just recently laid down.

 

 

yeah, laid down just last month.

 

I did find a few details on it,

 

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/19500%E3%83%8...%A1%9B%E8%89%A6

 

 

 

radar OPS-50 anti-aircraft radar three-dimensional A group

OPS-28 radar-to-Water A group

Navigation radar A group FCS3

 

http://military.gozaru.jp/others/22ddh.htm

 

Wastewater standards 19,500 tons

Full amount of wastewater 24,000 tons

Length 248m

Max width 38m

Draft (Except the sonar unit) 7m

Main engine Four gas turbine (COGAG)

Hp 112,000 horsepower

Number of axes 2-axis

Speed 30 knots

Armament 2 SAM based on close defense twin Sea RAM11, two 20 mm CIWS.

Machine equipped with Two rescue helicopters and transport aircraft and seven helicopters machine SH-60J patrol or K

Crew 470

About the Saudi Arabia Typhoon, from the Air Forces Monthly April 2012 issue:

Apparently IOC 2011.

Only 24 aircraft delivered to 2012 (delivered between June 2009 and September 2011, plans to assembly the 48 remaining Typhoons in Saudi Arabia were abandoned, they will be assembled in Warton).

AAM are AIM-120C5 and IRIS-T, not AIM-132 as in the DB.

About the future Saudi Arabia F-15SA, from the Air Forces Monthly April 2012 issue and other sources:

First (rebuilt) planes to be delivered from 2014 (70 old F-15S to be converted in F-15SA).

New-build planes to be delivered from 2015 (84 new F-15SA to be delivered).

They will be eqquiped with AESA APG-63(V)3 radar, Sniper XR IRST targeting pod, and DEWS internal ECM suite.

From http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/A-2010...ng-Spree-06520/

Missiles and bombs to be delivered includes:

AIM-9X (300 units),

AIM-120C7 (500),

500 lbs. DMLGB (1000),

2000 lbs. DMLGB (1000),

AGM-88B HARM (600),

2000 lbs. GBU-24 Paveway III (1100),

2000 lbs. GBU-31B(V)3·JDAM (1000),

CBU-105D/B WCMD (1300),

Harpoon Block II (400, land-attack capables),

500 lbs. Mk82 (1000),

2000 lbs. Mk84 (2000),

I've added the Japanese 22DDH (at least as a placeholder) and it will appear in the next iteration of the HCDB.

About the Saudi Arabia Typhoon, from the Air Forces Monthly April 2012 issue:

Apparently IOC 2011.

Only 24 aircraft delivered to 2012 (delivered between June 2009 and September 2011, plans to assembly the 48 remaining Typhoons in Saudi Arabia were abandoned, they will be assembled in Warton).

AAM are AIM-120C5 and IRIS-T, not AIM-132 as in the DB.

They are probably using the GBU-16 Paveway II as main smart bomb.

Sorry, my only purpose was to add the GBU-16 Paveway II to the previous post !!!

Sorry, my only purpose was to add the GBU-16 Paveway II to the previous post !!!

 

Without the benefit of a laser designator pod, though, at least as far as the Tranche 2 aircraft go.

Sorry, my only purpose was to add the GBU-16 Paveway II to the previous post !!!

 

Without the benefit of a laser designator pod, though, at least as far as the Tranche 2 aircraft go.

Yes, that's the same comment in the Air Forces Monthly article

Perhaps we can add Taif RSAF base, where are based the 24 Typhoon of the Third Squadron, Second Wing, very near of Mecca:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taif_Air_Base

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taif

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Saudi_Air_Force

I've added the F-15SA, revised the Saudi Typhoon entry, and am generally shifting gears away from the Ships/MLU Annex (which has received a LOT of my attention lately with about 100+ empty slots remaining available there.

 

I will now turn to the Aircraft Annex, with a continuing preference among new platforms for suggestions that can take advantage of existing entries in the Loadouts Annex.

 

This doesn't mean that I am not entertaining requests for the Ships/MLU Annex, or others, but they need to be compelling as the available space in the annexes really begins to dwindle fast.

 

As you know, requests for new entries in the Installations Annex are darn near impossible to accommodate.

Yes, I'was thinking about the installation problem this morning. A possibility is to write a indexed DB of realworld installations (mainly ports and airports) with their coordinates and mention of some basic carectheristics (as air defenses or radars), for use by the scenario creators, but I'm very short on time these months ...

Some ideas and hints about old warplanes based on my tables about old planes, more or less about the missing time period (1980-1991?) in the DB, but not particular interest in none of them. Only for sake of historicity. Perhaps the Crusaders, F-105, Draken, Wessex, FB-111A and Sea Hawk can be the priorities:

 

A-4M Skyhawk (USMC 1971-1990, 1990-1994 in reserve squadrons).

 

OA-4M Skyhawk (USMC 1978?-1994).

 

A-4F Skyhawk (USN/USMC 1967-1986?).

 

A-7B Corsair II (USN 1968-1977, 1977-1987 in reserve squadrons).

 

AV-8A Harrier (USMC 1971-1987): no RWR.

 

AV-8C Harrier (USMC 1979-1987): yes RWR. ALE-40.

 

Canberra B.20 (Australia, from 1971-1982 employed only for target towing and recce).

 

B-57B (Pakistan 1959-1985, 24 units, RB-1A radar, four drop tanks).

 

B-57C (Pakistan 1959-1985, 2 units).

 

RB-57F (Pakistan 1965-1985? 1 unit).

 

KA-3B Skywarrior (USN 1967-1989).

 

EKA-3B Skywarrior (USN 1968-1989).

 

EA-6A (1968-1993): from 1984 with Shrike ARM. ALQ-86 ESM,

ALE-32 chaff pod, ALQ-31 ECM pod (x5), ALQ-76 ECM pod (x5).

 

Buccaneer S.50 (South Africa 1965-1991): 15 delivered, 4xAS.20 or AS.30. 4xSNEB 18x68mm rocket pods. 2x430 USG DT (not in UK Buccaneers) Belly tank added after. LOROP recce pod.

 

Buccaner S.2A (RAF 1969-1982): 62 ex-FAA aircraft for the RAF. No Martel capables. From 1970 with WE177B/C. From 1973 with 4xSNEB 18x68mm rocket pods. From 1973? 4xBL-755 cluster bombs.

 

http://www.blackburn-buccaneer.co.uk/0_Contents.html

 

F-8P (F-8H) Crusader (Philippines 1978-1988): 25 delivered, with IRST, RWR.

 

F-8E (FN) Crusader (French Navy 1975-1992): no IRST, no RWR. 4xAIM-9B, or 2xMagic I/II, or 2xMatra R.530.

 

F-8P (FN) Crusader (French Navy 1993-1999): 17 aircraft converted. no IRST, yes RWR, only 2xMagic 2.

 

RF-8G Crusader (US 1965-1987, from 1983 only in reserve squadrons): RWR, ALE-26, ALQ-51, reinforced wings with pylons, 73 aircraft.

 

RF-84F Thunderflash (Greece to 1991).

 

CA-27 Sabre (Indonesia 1973-1982): 23 units of the Australian Sabre variant.

 

F-86F Sabre (Argentina 1960-1986): 28 units.

 

F-85F Sabre (Bolivia 1973-1994): 9 planes.

 

F-86F Sabre (Japan 1955-1982): 490 delivered, from 1959 with 2xAIM-9B.

 

F-86F Sabre/Canadair Sabre Mk6 (Pakistan 1950-1980): 120 delivered.

 

F-105B Thunderchief (USAF 1959-1981).

 

F-105D Thunderchief (USAF 1960-1984).

 

F-105F Thunderchief (USAF 1963-1983).

 

F-105G Thunderchief (USAF 1968-1983).

 

FB-111A (SAC 1971-1990).

 

Lightning F.53 (Saudi Arabia 1969-1986).

 

Saab Sk35C Draken (Sweden 1960-1985).

 

Saab J35D Draken (Sweden 1963-1984).

 

Saab J35F-1/2 Draken (Sweden 1965-1989?).

 

Saab J35J Draken (Sweden 1987?-1998).

 

Saab J35S Draken (Finland 1974-2000).

 

Saab 35Oe (J35D) Draken (Austria 1987-2005): initially only with guns. With AIM-9P from 1992.

 

P-2H Neptune (France 1958-1984).

 

Sea Hawk FGA.6/no mark (India 1961-1983): carrier-based fighter.

 

Wessex HAS.3 (RN 1967-1982).

Wessex HC.2 (RAF 1964-1987?).

Wessex HU.5 (RN 1964-1987).

Wessex AS.31B (Australia 1969-1982).