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Grearish Armed Forces
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About
The Grearish Armed Forces, are the military forces of the Republic of The Grearish Union, also known as Grearia. It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Grearish Army, the Grearish Navy, and the Grearish Air Force. Additionally, the Grearish Armed Forces are supported by the Grearish Coast Guard and paramilitary organisations (Border Security Force, and Special Frontier Force) and various inter-service commands and institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command, the Manta Island Command and the Integrated Defence Staff. The President of Grearia is the Supreme Commander of the Grearish Armed Forces. The Grearish Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Government of Grearia. With strength of over 1 million active personnel, it is one of the larger armed forces in the region of Esportiva.
It is important to note that the Central Armed Police Forces, which are referred to as 'Paramilitary Forces' are armed police forces, and are not classified among the Armed Forces of Grearia. As such they are headed by civilian officers from the Grearish Police Service and are under the control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence. These are central police organisations.
The Grearish Armed Forces (largely regarded to be the direct descendants of the Gloriaxian Armed Forces) have been engaged in only a border skirmish at Eagle Hill against an enemy who were later regarded as the Elders, and were found out to be the Gloriaxian fathers of the nation, linking the Grearish roots to the erstwhile Gloriax. This revealed a bloody war between Gloriax and the SETO against Gregoryisgodistan, leading to a massive nuclear blast causing a time-warp among other events that led to the formation of The Grearish Union. Grearia honours its armed forces and military personnel annually on Armed Forces Flag Day, 1st November. The GAF has maintained close military relations with 
Valladares, including programmes such as the procurement of FJ-10 and FJ-11. Armed with the nuclear triad, the Grearish Amred Forces are steadily undergoing modernisation, with investments in areas such as futuristic soldier systems and advanced combat aircrafts.
The Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence is responsible for the indigenous production of equipment used by the Grearish Armed Forces. It comprises the 50 Grearish Ordnance Factories under the control of the Ordnance Factories Board, and six Defence Public Sector Undertakings namely: GAL (Grearish Aeronautics Limited), GEL (Grearish Electronics Limited), GEML (Grearish Earth Movers Limited), GDL (Grearish Dynamics Limited), GSEL (Grearish Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited) and GMAL (Grearish Metal and Alloys Limited). Grearia remains a susbtantial importer of defence equipment with Valladares being it's closest supplier of defence equipments, in an effort by the Grearish government to modernise the Grearish Armed forces in case full-scale war breaks out, even though it is increasingly unlikely in the current scenario.
Overview
The headquarters of the Grearish Armed Forces is in Atheburn, the capital city of Grearia. The President of Grearia serves as the formal Supreme Commander of the Grearish Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the ministry charged with the responsibilities of countering insurgency and ensuring external security of Grearia. General Howard Wharton is the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Admiral Shanna McDonald is the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) and Air Chief Marshal Angus Rogers is the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) while Admiral Jadon Basett is the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS).
The Grearish armed force are split into different groups based on their region of operation. The Grearish Army is divided administratively into eight tactical commands, each under the control of different Lieutenant Generals. The Grearish Air Force is divided into six operational and two functional commands. Each command is headed by an air officer commanding-in-chief with the rank of air marshal. The Grearish Navy operates three commands. Each command is headed by a flag officer commanding-in-chief with the rank of vice admiral. There are two joint commands whose head can belong to any of the three services. These are the Strategic Forces Command and the Manta Is. Command. The lack of an overall military commander has helped keep the Grearish Armed Forces under civilian control, and has prevented the rise of military dictatorships before and after the Warp Era (note, that the Chief of the Defence Staff acts as a four-star general and is regarded as the first among equals reporting directly to the MoD.)
The Armed Forces have four main tasks;
To assert the territorial integrity of Grearia.
To defend the country if attacked by a foreign nation.
To support the civil community in case of disasters (e.g. flooding, earthquakes, etc.)
To participate in peacekeeping operations in consonance with the Grearish commitment to the rights of an individual.
The code of conduct of the Grearish military is detailed in a semi-official book called Norms in the Services, written by the current Lieutenant General Lestyn Bradshaw, which details how Grearish personnel are expected to conduct themselves generally. Bradshaw is an executive editor of the Grearish Military Review.
The major deployments of the Grearish army constitute the border regions of Grearia, particularly the Urdsall, Forsho and Plibury sectors, to engage in counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist operations. The major commitments of the Indian Navy constitute patrol missions in the Covello Bay and the Barbossa Sea.
Contemporary criticism of the Grearish military have drawn attention to several issues, such as scattered instances of low morale, inadequate allainces, lack of modernised aircrafts, and inadequate battle hardening due to the lack of active battle action. Critics believe these issues hobble the progress and modernisation of the military. It boasts of a dedicated and secure optical fibre cable (OFC) network for exclusive use of the Army, Navy and Air Force. This is one of the region's largest closed user group (CUG) networks.
Uniforms and Protective Gear
Formal/Ceremonial Uniforms |
The officers wear a terry cotton beige shirt (single cuff) and dark green terry wool trousers with full medals/ribbons, name tab, black tie, regimental lineyard, formation sign, black shoes and a dark green blazer made of terry wool tunic accompanied by a beret or peak cap. |
The officers wear a peak cap/white sailor's cap/white turban with a white half sleeved shirt, shoulder straps for Officers and arm badges of ranks below, ribbons, name tally, chest badges, white trousers, white Belt with buckle, white socks, black/white shoes according to rank. |
The officers must wear a blue grey terry wool tunic with silk rank braid on sleeves with collar tags as applicable, a pair of blue grey terry wool trousers, a light blue terry cotton full sleeve shirt with plain black tie. A peak cap/navy blue turban badges and light blue under turban must be worn, with plain black socks, black OP shoes, entitled full medals and decorations, entitled aircrew and other proficiency badges, and the grey name tab. A white webbing for parades when so prescribed must be duly worn. |
Weaponry
Rifles |
SR44: A 7.62 mm assault rifle meant as general issue for the Grearish Armed Forces made at the Ordnance Factory Board. The SR44 is a basic infantry assault rifle with robust mechanics and modern features. The design of the forehand provides better versatility as it has tactical rails for various accessories and devices. Folding buttstock augments tactical capabilities of the operator and provides wider selection of transportation. 7.62x39mm magazines from previous SR generations are compatible with SR44, which increases combat readiness and interchangeability, and may save soldier's life in battle. Most of the design and material solutions implemented in the SR44 are common for this generation of Grearish rifles. Metal parts undergo special treatment and finishing in order to resist corrosion even under harshest possible weather conditions. Accuracy and reliability have always been the merits of the SR platform and this generation is no exception.
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Submachine Guns |
SMaG-1: The SMaG is a 9x19mm Parabellum submachine gun, developed in the OFB by a team of Grearish engineers funded by the Government. The primary version of the SMaG family is the SMaG-1, which is a lightweight, air-cooled, selective fire delayed blowback operated weapon with a roller-delayed bolt. It fires from a closed bolt (bolt forward) position. The fixed, free floating, cold hammer-forged barrel has 6 right-hand grooves with a 1 in 250 mm (1:10 in) rifling twist rate and is pressed and pinned into the receiver. The SMaG models use slightly curved, steel magazines with a 15-round capacity (weighing 0.12 kg) or a 30-round capacity (0.17 kg empty).
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Machine Guns |
Bleacher MG10: The Bleacher MG10 is a 7.62x54mmR general purpose machine gun designed in the Grearish Union and is currently in production. It is a modernization of the MG that was introduced decades earlier to replace the Ibritz 5 and MMG machine guns in Grearish service. The MG10 is lighter than the original MG, and has a few other improvements as well. Lengthwise ribs were added to make the receiver cover more rigid, and the buttstock was fitted with a hinged butt rest. Similar to the older MGs, the MG10 can be used as a light anti-aircraft weapon when it is put on an anti-aircraft mount. Old MGs were fitted with wooden furniture such as wooden buttstocks and pistol grips, but these were later changed to a black glass-filled polyamide for modern-production MG10s.
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Sniper Rifles |
Bleacher V40: The Bleacher V40, is up there as one of the best sniper rifles on the market. Primarily intended as an anti-material weapon – designed for use against military equipment – the V40 is known for its ability to penetrate brick and concrete, and even a tank’s armour at close enough distances. It was originally designed by Ordnance Factory Board of Grearia to destroy sensitive enemy equipment such as radar equipment, trucks and parked aircraft, as well as for the remote destruction of explosives. The 120cm-140cm long rifle can fire either the .50 BMG centrefire cartridges or, in the case of the .416 Bleacher, a ten-round detachable magazine. At 13.5kg-14kg, it is one of the heavier sniper rifles on the list. With a muzzle velocity of 853m/s and an expected firing range of 1,800m, it is no wonder the M82 is in use extensively in the Grearish Armed Forces, and has seen action at Eagle Hill.
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Shotguns |
Ibritz 80: The Ibritz 80 is a 12-gauge combat shotgun manufactured by the Grearish Ordnance Factory Board. The Ibritz 80 is a dual-mode shotgun, adjustable for semi-automatic or pump-action operation. The Ibritz 80 was sold to military and police users nationwide, as well as on the licenced civilian market, and has been featured in many films, TV shows, and video games. The appearance and intended purpose of the Ibritz 80 initially led to its "military" designation as a combat shotgun. It was designed from the ground up as a rugged military shotgun, and it was named the Ibritz Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun. Later, the OFB renamed the shotgun to the Ibritz 80, after induction into the Armed Forces.
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Grenade Launchers |
GLG 1: The GLG 1 is a single-shot 40 mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed to attach to a rifle. It uses the same rounds as the older stand-alone GV2 break-action grenade launcher, which utilizes the High-Low Propulsion System to keep recoil forces low. Quite versatile and compatible with many rifle models, the GLG 1 was originally designed for the M16 and the SR44. Stand-alone variants of the GLG 1 exist, as do versions designed specifically for many other rifles. The device attaches under the barrel, the launcher trigger being in the rear of the launcher, just forward of the rifle magazine. The rifle magazine functions as a hand grip when firing the GLG 1. A separate sighting system is added to rifles fitted with the GLG 1, as the rifle's standard sights are not matched to the launcher. Some versions have a sight attached to the side of the launcher, either on the left or right depending on the user's needs.
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Man-Portable Rocket Launchers |
GOFB 12: The GOFB 12 series of launchers is a compact, lightweight, shoulder-fired, unguided antitank weapon series. It consists of a disposable canister with a 110-mm warhead and reusable firing and sighting device. The DM12 and DM12A1 projectile consists of a shaped-charge warhead and is filled with Octol 7030, while the tandem DM22 warheads are made of PBX octogene (ca. 95% β-HMX) including the propulsion unit. The penetration performance of the Panzerfaust 3 is due to the shaped charge principle and the quick response of the percussion fuze; the effect on the target does not depend on the impact velocity. The GOFB 12 is light enough to be carried and fired by one person. It can be fired from enclosures since it does not have a significant backblast; the rear of the tube, filled with plastic granulate, minimises the blast effect by the so-called recoilless countermass principle. The booster propellant for the projectile in its tube is ignited by a bolt via a spring mechanism. Once ejected from the launcher, the projectile coasts a safe distance and then the rocket motor is ignited, boosting it to its maximum speed, after which it coasts until impact. The gunner carries at least two rounds, while the assistant grenadier carries an additional three rounds.
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ATGMs |
GOFB ATG1 Anti-Tank Guided Missile: GOFB ATG1 is a Grearish fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile and anti-personnel missile with a tandem-charge HEAT warhead, currently in its fourth-generation. It was developed and designed by the Grearish Ordnance Factory Board. It is available in man-portable, vehicle-launched, and helicopter-launched variants. As well as engaging and destroying targets within the line-of-sight of the launcher ("fire-and-forget"), some variants of the missile are capable of making a top attack through a "fire, observe and update" method (essentially lock-on after launch); the operator tracking the target, or switching to another target, optically through the trailing fiber-optic wire (or RF link in the case of the vehicle-mounted, long-range NLOS variant) while the missile is climbing to altitude after launch. This is similar to the lofted trajectory flight profile.
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ManPADS |
GOFB AD4 ManPADS: GOFB AD3 (Air Defence 3) was a man-portable air-defense system (ManPADS) designed for anti-aircraft warfare in all climate zones and with little to no support from other forces. Originally designed and manufactured by the Grearish ordnance Factory Board. It used the OFBM missile which is also in use in a number of other Grearish missile systems. The GOFB AD4 (Air Defence 4) is a man-portable air-defense system designed and manufactured as a successor to the former. It is based on the AD3 with new-generation sighting system, high precision, unbeatable range and unjammable laser guidance. Now with integrated 24/7 all-target capability GOFB's new GOFB AD4 VSHORAD system has been developed for any combat situation. Its integrated sighting solution, enhanced missile operator aids, unmatched range and unjammable laser guidance combine to produce a system with world-leading capabilities. The AD4 sight is software-based. New functions like the auto tracker and visual cueing have ultimately resulted in ease of use and increased precision for both small and large targets, even at maximum range.
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Sidearms |
Archett 32: Designed for professionals, the Archett 32 is a 9x19mm Parabellum pistol trusted by law enforcement officers and military personnel around the globe because of its unsurpassed reliability, optimal magazine capacity of 17 rounds in the standard magazine and its low weight. With the signature 'Safe Action' trigger system, the Archett 32 pistol is safe, easy, and quick - precisely what you need in critical situations.
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Onifer 51: The Onifer 51 is a double/single-action 9x19mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistol that employs an open-slide, short-recoil delayed locking-block system, which yields a faster cycle time and delivers exceptional accuracy and reliability. In particular, the open-slide design practically eliminates 'stove-piping' and helps flawless cycling and feeding even after thousands and thousands of rounds. The recently-renewed contract with the US military speaks clear: when it comes to dependability even in some of the world’s most extreme conditions, the Onifer 51 still is tough to match.
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Onifer 59: The Onifer 59 is a 9x19mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistol. Designed in by the Grearish OFB in Forsho; it is currently manufactured by most OFB factories in the nation. The original Onifer 59 had a 'heel-mounted' magazine release located at the rear of the magazine well and a lanyard loop which was typical of handguns made for police and military purposes. Newer Onifer 59s utilize a push button magazine release to the left side of the grip, behind the trigger and do not have lanyard loops. The 59 was then later modified with a redesigned slide, grips, and other minor changes to the frame.
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Bleacher P1: The Bleacher P1 is a 9x19mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistol developed by the Grearish OFB for law enforcement, security forces and the civilian shooting market as a replacement for the Bleacher V and the N61. Bleacher P1 is a short recoil-operated locked breech semi-automatic pistol that uses a modified cam-lock system adapted from the Hi-Power pistol. The P1 has a glassfiber-reinforced polymer frame and steel slide assembly. It can be broken down into its main parts or field stripped with a take down catch without the help of tools.
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Grenades |
Mk 2 Hand Grenade: The Mk 2 grenade (initially known as the Mk II) is a fragmentation type anti-personnel hand grenade introduced by the Grearish Armed Forces. It is the standard issue anti-personnel grenade to be used during wars and in other conflicts, including counter-terrorism. Replacing the failed Mk 1 grenade, it was standardized as the Mk II, and redesignated the Mk 2. The Mk 2, like the Mk 1, was manufactured of cast iron with a grooved surface divided into 40 knobs in 5 rows of 8 columns. This was to enhance fragmentation and provide a better grip when handling and throwing the grenade. The grooves and knobs gave it the appearance of a pineapple, and are the origin of that nickname. It was also commonly referred to as a "frag" grenade, in contrast to other types of grenades such as the Mk 3 grenade concussion grenade.
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Artillery |
ATAM5 Howitzer: The ATAM5 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece. The ATAM5 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece. With a weight of 4,200 kg (9,300 lb), the ATAM5 is 41% lighter than the 7,154 kg (15,772 lb) howitzer it replaces. Much of the weight reduction is due to the extensive use of titanium. The ATAM5 can be transported by helicopter sling-load, transporter aircraft, or towed by air-braked vehicles weighing over 2.5 tonnes (2.8 short tons). The minimal gun crew required is five, compared to a previous nine. The ATAM5 uses a digital fire-control system similar to that found on self-propelled howitzers to provide navigation, pointing and self-location, allowing it to be put into action quickly.
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Ground Vehicles
Tanks |
Rhino V2 Main Battle Tank: The Rhino V2 is a third-generation Grearish main battle tank designed by the Grearish Research Organisation for Defence (GROD). Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons), it introduced several innovative features, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. Armed with GOFB ATG1 Anti-Tank Guided Missile.
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APCs/IFVs |
Scorpion Armoured Personnel Carrier: The Scorpion is a modular amphibious wheeled infantry fighting vehicle and armored personnel carrier being developed by Russian Military Industrial Company (MIC) for the Russian Army. The Bumerang vehicle is based on the Universal Combat Platform. It is amphibious and able to negotiate and overcome water obstacles using two waterjets. In a departure with the previous Seal series of vehicles, the engine is located in the front instead of the rear. Engine location was a significant drawback of Seal vehicles, where soldiers had to exit the vehicles through cramped side doors. The Scorpion has rear doors and roof hatches for troop entry and exit. It has a crew of three consisting of the driver, gunner, and commander and hold seven troops. Protection comes from the ceramic armor and technologies to prevent shell splinters. Like Seals, the Scorpion is an 8×8 wheeled vehicle, and is equipped with a 750 hp turbocharged diesel engine.
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Self-Propelled Artillery |
S424A Strike Self-Propelled Howitzer: The S424A Strike is a new generation of Grearish-made self-propelled tracked howitzer based on the S410 chassis fitted with a new turret. 12 such S424A 152mm self-propelled howitzers were delivered to the Grearish Army initially, and then supplied with more. According to Grearish military engineers, the new S424A can use high-explosive long-range precision-guided munitions with a maximum range of 70 km and high level of accuracy.
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Multiple Launch Rocket Systems |
RAS-21 MLRS: The high-mobility artillery rocket system (RAS) is the newest member of the multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) family. RAS-21 is a highly mobile artillery rocket system offering the firepower of MLRS on a wheeled chassis. It was developed by GROD under an advanced concept technology demonstration (ACTD) programme. RAS-21 is intended to engage and defeat artillery, air defence concentrations, trucks, and light armour and personnel carriers, as well as support troop and supply concentrations. The system launches its weapons and moves away from the area at high speed before enemy forces locate the launch site.
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Naval Vessels
Amphibious Warfare |
Hellbender-class Amphibious Warfare Vessel: The Hellbender-class landing platform dock is a class of amphibious assault ship in service with the Grearish Navy. The class consists of two vessels, GUNS Hellbender and GUNS Waterdog. Both ships were built by GSEL at Forsho, GU. Hellbender and Bulwark were commissioned in consecutive years. Each of the ships has a crew of 325 and can accommodate up to 405 troops. Thirty-one large trucks and thirty-six smaller vehicles and main battle tanks can be carried inside the vehicle deck. To disembark troops and vehicles, the vessels are equipped with eight landing craft.
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Corvettes |
Dolphin-class Corvette: The River class is a class of offshore patrol vessels built Grearish Navy of the GU. A total of ten vessels named after various Dolphin species were commissioned. The River Class patrol ships can be used for anything from fire-fighting to disaster relief operations. There are now 8 in all; GUNS Orca, GUNS Tucuxi, GUNS Hourglass, GUNS Irrawady, GUNS Clymene, GUNS Snubfin, GUNS Baiji and GUNS Pantropical. They have a crew of about 45 sailors, working at least 275 days a year at sea enforcing Grearish fisheries law, when not neutralising threats from pirates, smugglers and other miscreants in Grearish waters.
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Frigates |
Type 5 Bird-class Guided Missile Frigate: The Type 5 frigate or Bird-class is a class of frigates built for the Grearish Navy. The ships are named after birds, thus leading to the class being commonly known as the Bird-class. The first Type 5, GUNS Kingfisher, was the first to be commissioned, and the sixteenth, GUNS Starling was the last to be commissioned. They form the core of the Grearish Navy's destroyer and frigate fleet and serve alongside the Type 8 destroyers. Originally bought for anti-submarine watch in the Covello Bay, the Grearish Navy's Type 5 frigates have proven their versatility in peacekeeping and maritime security operations around the region. Fifteen Type 5 frigates remain in service with the Grearish Navy.
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Destroyers |
Type 8 Atheburn-class Guided Missile Destroyer: The Type 8 destroyer, also known as the A or Atheburn-class, is a class of six guided missile destroyers built for the Grearish Navy. The class is primarily designed for anti-aircraft and anti-missile warfare and is built around the air-defence system utilizing long-range radars. The first three destroyers were assembled by GSEL at Forsho docks, GU. The first ship in the Atheburn-class, GUNS Atheburn, was the first to be commissioned. Eight such ships were procured.
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Aircraft Carriers |
Freedom-class Aircraft Carrier: The Freedom-class is a class of two aircraft carriers of the Grearish Navy. The lead ship, GUNS Freedom, was named in honour of the ideals of freedom of the Grearish Union. She was the first to be commissioned. The second, GUNS Independence, was launched a year later, and was commissioned a further year later. Both carriers thus entered service, leading battlegroups in the north (Covello Bay) and the south (Barbossa Sea) respectively. The contract for the vessels was announced after several years of delay over cost issues and Grearish naval shipbuilding restructuring. The contracts were signed one year later with the Aircraft Carrier Task Force, a partnership formed with Grearish Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GSEL), GU Ministry of Defence and Grearish Research Organisation for Defence (GROD). The vessels currently have a displacement of approximately 65,000 tonnes (64,000 long tons; 72,000 short tons), but the design anticipates added weight over the lifetime of the ships. The ships are 284 metres (932 ft) long and will have a Carrier Air Wing (CVW) of up to forty aircraft (though they are capable of carrying up to fifty at full load). They are the largest warships ever constructed for the Grearish Navy, and they will employ squadrons of FJ-12 Thunder aircrafts procured from Valladares, thus proving the planes' much-celebrated variability and range of use.
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Aircrafts
Combat Aircrafts |
FJ-11 Clyclone GA: The FJ-11 Cyclone is a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed by Valladares. The GAF then procured 100 units of these fighter jets for its Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but also has ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The first batch of 40 was received within the same year, while the rest of the planes were brought in over a span of a few further years, in batches. The aircraft was designated FJ-11 Cyclonebefore it formally entered service in as the FJ-11GA with changes such as air-to-air refueling systems installed by the Grearish Aeronautics Limited (GAL). Despite its protracted development and various operational issues, GAF officials consider the FJ-11GA a critical component of the service's tactical air power. Its combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and avionics systems enable unprecedented air combat capabilities.
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FJ-12 Thunder: The FJ-12 Thunder is a Valladar family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multi-role combat aircraft. It is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions while also providing electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing FJ-12A (CTOL), the short take-off and vertical-landing FJ-12B (STOVL), and the carrier-based FJ-12C (CV/CATOBAR). The aircraft was bought from Valladares for the Grearish Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The FJ-12B entered service with the Grearish Navy Aviation Corps, followed by the Grearish Air Force FJ-12A and the Grearish Navy Carrier Wing FJ-12C.
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GAL Basilisk: The GAL Basilisk is a Grearish jet attack aircraft in the close air support, ground attack and nuclear strike role. Originally conceived as a jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement for the aircraft soon changed to include supersonic performance, reconnaissance and tactical nuclear strike roles. It is mostly used in ilitary aviation academies as trainer planes, with upgraded avionics, terrain-following radar and modern night-flight technology. However, it may still be called up for wartime ground attack missions due to it's reliability.
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GAL Blizzard: The GAL Blizzard is a Grearish twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Grearish Aeronautics Limited. Equipped with a wide range of weapons, the Blizzard is intended to perform air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence missions. The Blizzard is referred to as an "omnirole" aircraft by GAL.
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Bombers |
GAL BX-1 Lynx: The GAL BX-1 Lynx is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the GAF. It is commonly called the Lynx. It is the only strategic bomber in the Grearish Air Force fleet as of the time of writing. The BX-1 was first envisioned as a platform that would combine the Mach 2 speed with range and payload. After a long series of studies, GAL won the design contest for what emerged as the BX-1. This version had a top speed of Mach 2.2 at high altitude and the capability of flying for long distances at Mach 0.85 at very low altitudes. The combination of the high cost of the aircraft, the introduction of the cruise missile that flew the same basic profile, and early work on the stealth bomber all significantly affected the need for the B-1. Yet, the plane survived and thrived to be a go-to option for the GAF.
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Helicopters |
GAL Hero: The GAL Hero is a Grearish twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear arrangement and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. It features a nose-mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems. It is armed with a 30 mm (1.18 in) chain gun carried between the main landing gear, under the aircraft's forward fuselage, and four hardpoints mounted on stub-wing pylons for carrying armament and stores, typically a mixture of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods. The Hero has significant systems redundancy to improve combat survivability.
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Tankers |
GAL FC-101 Aerotanker: The GAL FC-101 is a military aerial refueling aircraft that was developed indigenously by the Grearish Aeronautics Limited (GAL). It is the predominant variant of the FC-101 Aerotanker family of transport aircraft. The FC-101 is the GAF's first jet-powered refueling tanker. The FC-101 was initially tasked with refueling strategic bombers, but it was used extensively in exercises to extend the range and endurance of US tactical fighters and bombers alike.
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Transport |
GAL Zimos: The GAL Zimos (named after the Grearish God of strength) is a large military transport aircraft that was developed for the Grearish Air Force (GAF) by GRDO and GAL. The Zimos commonly performs tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world; additional roles include medical evacuation and airdrop duties.
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Force Estimates
Field | Force Estimates |
Army | |
Personnel: | ~7,000,000 |
Infantry: | ~4,000,000 |
Tanks: | ~6,000 |
IFVs/ AFVs: | ~4,000 |
Towed Artillery: | ~8,000 |
SP Artillery: | 545 |
MRLSs: | 880 |
Air Force | |
Personnel: | TBA |
Fighters: | 1142 (100 FJ-11, 80 FJ-12, 600 Blizzard, 362 Basilisk) |
Bombers: | 74 |
Transport: | 280 |
Helicopters: | TBA |
Attack Helicopters: | 50 |
Trainers: | TBA |
Navy | |
Personnel: | TBA |
Patrol Boats: | 300 |
Corvettes: | 8 |
Destroyers: | 6 |
Frigates: | 15 |
Cruisers: | 5 |
Anti-Mine: | 6 |
Aircraft Carriers: | 2 |
Submarines: | 6 |
Sources:
[1] GU Ministry of Defence
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