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I like those Battlecruisers, they remind me of ones I drew as Nigevids for Brazil in my Alternate Universe webpage.

Those 4.5" turrets on drawings 1,3,5, are the old ones I did some time ago. They are really too big.

If you would like a copy of my latest AU parts sheet, PM me and I will send it to you. It has all the latest 4.5" turrets on it. (and triple 12" for the 25,000 ton challenge)

You may need to turn the back tripod around so the bracing struts are aft. That way you can use the main tripod support leg to mount your crane boom for your boats.

Thanks for the comments everyone, this a new additions, it is a military plane just to change subjects a little.

VeneAvia B-48A Rinoceronte (Rhino)



The VeneAvia B-48 was a Venezuelan turbojet-powered tactical bomber designed as in the late 1940s. Its thin wing and engine nacelles necessitated the use of tandem landing gear, the first Venezuelan aircraft to do so. It was designed to meet a requirement for a jet bomber that could carry 4,000 kg to a range of 5.000 km with a maximum speed no less than 1,000 km/h (620 mph). The design had thin, mid-mounted swept wings with a 35° sweep angle chosen to allow the aircraft to reach its required speed. It was intended to be powered by two AeroTécnica TR-3-8A axial-flow turbojet engines with 8,000lbf thrust each in wing-mounted nacelles.

The first prototype, powered by two TR-3-6A's, made its maiden flight on 11 July 1948. Testing was successful, with the B-48 demonstrating good handling but it only reached a speed of 913 km/h. It was followed on 30 November 1948 by the second prototype, with improved TR-3-7A engines replacing the TR-3-6A's which allowed it to reach a maximum speed of 1017 km/h. The first pre-production aircraft equiped with the more powerful TR-3-8A engines flew on 8 September 1949, and featured reshaped engine nacelles to reduce drag.

The B-48A started to enter service with the 38 Bomber Squadron in January 1950, with 38 Bomber Squadron being fully equipped by June, and a further squadron, No. 39 Bomber Squadron equipping by the end of the year. The production of the B-48 was accelerated as a result of the outbreak of the Korean War, orders for the aircraft increased, as the aircraft was designated as a priority. A further five squadrons were able to be equipped with the B-48A by the end of 1951.

After the creation of the Peoples Republic of Central America and due to the rising tensions betweeen the PRCA and Venezuela the B-48 became the spearhead of the bomber force, but due to the increasing number of soviet suplied surface to air missiles they stopped flying high level missions and instead they started flying at very low levels. One of the most extensively used variants was the RB-48A a dedicated reconaisance aircaft that proved to be very useful when it came to locating many high priority targets in enemy territory.

General characteristics

Crew: Three
Length: 19.40 m (63,65 ft)
Wingspan: 18 m (59,06 ft)
Height: 6.70 m (22 ft 11¾ in)
Wing area: 60.80 m² (654.5 sq ft)
Empty weight: 12,890 kg (28,417 lb)
Loaded weight: 18,400 kg (40,565 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 21,200 kg (46,738 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × AeroTécnica TR-3-8A turbojets, 8.000 lbf each

Performance

Maximum speed: 1017 km/h (549,14 knots, 631,93 mph) at 4,500 m (14,760 ft)
Cruise speed: 870 km/h (469,76 knots, 540,59 mph)
Range: 5,000 km (2.699,78 nmi, 3.106,86 mi) at 870 km/h (469,76 knots, 540,59 mph) and 10,000 m (32,800 ft)
Service ceiling: 15,000 m (48,000 ft)

Armament

Guns: 2× 20 mm (0.787 in) autocannons in a remote controlled tail turret with Gun-laying radar
Bombs: 4,000 kg of ordnance

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Blackburn Buccaneer - VNAF



To cover the perceived need for a larger strike aircraft the VNAF started negotiations with several manufacturers to explore the different alternatives to fill the VNAF’s need for a strike aircraft. Among the aircraft considered for the role were the A-7 Corsair II, the BAC TSR.2, the F-111 and the Buccaneer. The latter was chosen in late 1965 mainly because it was a proven design then in widespread service with the Royal Navy and the South African Air Force and of the aircraft considered it was the only one already flying. An initial order for 16 was placed in November 1965 with deliveries beginning in June 1966. South Vietnamese Buccaneers served with the air force from 1966 to 1996 when they were retired after thirty years of active service with the VNAF. The Buccaneers were replaced in the 1990s by the more advanced F-15E Strike Eagle.

VNAF Buccaneers first saw action during the Vietnam War, where the aircraft were used extensively against targets in North Vietnam, especially air bases and other military targets. The aircraft's long range and heavy payload coupled with its ability to fly in all-weather made it invaluable during the war. VNAF Buccaneers frequently flew over North Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and launching attacks upon Viet Cong guerilla camps in the 1960s and 1970s. During a ground offensive, Buccaneers would often fly close air support (CAS) missions armed with anti-personnel rockets, as well as performing bombardment operations. Buccaneers played a major role in the Tet Offensive in 1968, being employed in repeated strikes upon armoured vehicles, including enemy tanks, and to cover the withdrawal of friendly ground forces from the combat zone. The Buccaneer was capable of carrying heavy load outs over a long range and could remain in theatre for longer than other aircraft, making it attractive for the CAS role. The Buccaneer proved impressive with its fast low-level attacks, which were highly accurate despite the aircraft's lack of terrain-following radar and other modern avionics. They were able to penetrate adversary defences, and were credited with kills on enemy fighters using AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.

During the Vietnam war the fleet grew in size from the original 16 aircraft delivered in 1966 to a total of 42 in 1972 forming the backbone Vietnamese air force strike capabilities. Through the years the Buccaneers were joined in service by other types like the A-7 Corsair II and the Mirage F1A that were acquired to perform close air support and other ground attack related missions allowing Buccaneers to concentrate on continuous strike missions inside North Vietnam.

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The Bucc looks good in SE Asia colours!

One nitpick, the Blue Parrot did have a terrain avoidance function so there was an element of contour hugging, though probably not as effective as later avionics for the Tornado for example.

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Thanks for the comment Hood.

While i was looking for information on the Buccaneer i came across a page that says the Blue Parrot didnt have any terrain following capabilities thats why i mentioned it above. I put the link below so you can take a look and tell me if the information on the page is correct or not.

http://www.airvectors.net/avbucc.html

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Nice lines on that B-48!

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Salide - Denton - The Interrealms

I am not very active on the forums anymore, but work is still being done on my AUs. Visit the Salidan Altiverse Page on the SB Wiki for more information. All current work is being done on Google Docs.
If anyone wishes for their nations to interact with the countries of the Salidan Altiverse, please send me a PM, after which we can further discuss through email.

Thanks for the comment Ezgo.

Pernambuco Class Battleship



Class overview
Name: Pernambuco class
Operators: Brazilian Navy
In service: 1925–1947
Completed: 6
Retired: 6

General characteristics (1939)
Class and type: Pernambuco class battleship
Displacement: Standard: 25,000 long tons
Full load: 35,500 t
Length: 212.12 m (695,93 ft)
Beam: 30.12 m (98,82 ft)
Draft: 7.72 m (25,33 ft)
Propulsion: four shafts, Brown-Curtis geared steam turbines
107,500 shp (designed)
135,585 shp (max)
Speed: 29.5 knots (54.6 km/h; 33.9 mph) (designed) 31.06 knots (max)
Range: 7,850 nmi (14,540 km; 9,030 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
2,450 nm at 28.5 knots
Crew: 1381–1,431
Armament: 2 × 4 – BL 14-inch Mk I guns
8 × 1 – BL 5.5-inch Mk I guns
24 × 1 – QF 2 pdr 40 mm AA guns

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VNAF - Aermacchi MB-326



By early 1965 it was becoming increasingly obvious that self-sufficiency had to be considered as an option for the future, since difficulties in obtaining modern aircraft and weapons from the US would only increase. Self-sufficiency would obviously include the establishment of an indigenous aircraft industry, something which did not exist at that stage. Vietnams Consortium of Aeronautics and Vietnamese Defence Industries were consequently registered as state-owned corporations in 1964.
VCA, a commercial enterprise, was formed specifically to manufacture jet trainers and helicopters for the VNAF, and to provide the VNAF with first-line maintenance facilities for its aircraft and engines, and to provide skilled technical personnel to support the VNAF at its bases. Soon after the formation of VCA, an agreement was reached with Italy’s Aermacchi and France’s Sud Aviation, under which VCA would license-produce the MB326 jet trainer, the Alouette III Light utility helicopter, and the Super Frelon heavy lift helicopter.
A production plant was established adjacent to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, but the first MB326’s were Italian manufactured and were imported in knocked-down form. Assembly of the first MB326 trainer took place at Bien Hoa AFB while production facilities were being established at VCA. The first VNAF MB326 made its first flight in November 1965. As production got under way at VCA, local content was increased so by the time last examples were delivered, virtually the entire airframes and power plants were being locally manufactured. Although the MB326 was intended primarily as a trainer, the aircraft’s ground attack capabilities could not be ignored and with the continued fighting against the Viet Cong, ground attack aircraft were in great demand so simultaneously with the trainer the MB326K single seat COIN aircraft was ordered to complement the A-1 Skyraiders already in service with the VNAF which by 1966 had started showing clear signs of their age.
The South Vietnamese Air Force employed MB-326Ks during campaigns against the Viet Cong and NVA troops in Laos, Cambodia and North Vietnam between 1966 and 1998. MB-326 pilots typically flew at 550–650 km/h at a height of 15 m to avoid North Vietnamese air defences. Over the course of the Vietnam War, several were downed by surface to air missiles and anti-aircraft artillery, while others returned heavily damaged. The MB-326K also found a rather unusual job as a helicopter interceptor where its lower speeds and great firepower made it a very feared aircraft by North Vietnamese helicopter crews.
The South Vietnamese Air Force used up to 6 x 120 kg or 4 x 250 kg bombs. The main armament consisted of 68 mm SNEB rocket-launchers (four x 6 or two x 18), and two 30 mm auto cannon (with 300 rounds). These cannons were the real bonus for the MB-326K, helping to give a superior performance compared to earlier two-seat versions. The latter could also carry a pair of 30 mm DEFA guns in under-wing pods. However, dual capability as trainer-attackers was better appreciated, as was the availability of six hard points and so dual-seat versions were far more common.

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Pernambuco Class





The Pernambuco class was a class of battleships of the Brazilian Navy, built shortly after, and under the terms of, the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. Brazilian military planners had decided that since the size of battlships had been limited they would rely on speed and numerical advantage instead, as a result it was decided that the new design would have 12 inch mounted in quadruple turrets and a smaller and lighter hull designed for speed rather than protection. The idea behind the new design was that they would work in groups of two, three or even four ships using their speed and numerical superiority to out flank larger ships. A total of eight ships were ordered by the Brazilian Navy in 1922 with the first ship delivered in 1925 and the rest delivered the following years. B the early 1930's the Brazilian Navy realized that equiping the new ships with 12 inch guns had been a mistake mainly because the trend in other navies such as the Venezuelan, Us AND British navies had been towards larger better armoured and heavily armed warships. As a result the Brazilian Navy decided to upgun the Pernambuco class battleships, but due to the ships small size the new armament would have to be chosen very carefully. Finally in 1932 it was decided to replace the 12 inch guns with 14 inch guns, but this meant a major modification of the hull due to the new turrets being considerable larger. The first modified was recomissioned in 1934 featuring its new 14 inch guns in quadruple turrets and new gun directors.

Class overview
Name: Pernambuco class
Operators: Brazilian Navy
In service: 1925–1947
Completed: 8
Retired: 8

General characteristics (1940)
Class and type: Pernambuco class battleship
Displacement: Standard: 25,000 long tons
Full load: 35,500 t
Length: 212.12 m (695,93 ft)
Beam: 30.12 m (98,82 ft)
Draft: 7.72 m (25,33 ft)
Propulsion: four shafts, Brown-Curtis geared steam turbines, 6 boilers
107,500 shp (designed)
135,585 shp (max)
Speed: 29.5 knots (54.6 km/h; 33.9 mph) (designed) 31.06 knots (max)
Range: 7,850 nmi (14,540 km; 9,030 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
2,450 nm at 28.5 knots
Crew: 1381–1,431
Armament: 2 × 4 – BL 14-inch Mk I guns
8 × 1 – BL 5.5-inch Mk I guns
24 × 1 – QF 2 pdr 40 mm AA guns

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CAV - B-54A Martillo (Hammer)

The CAV B-54A Martillo is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-54 was designed and built by CAV. It has been operated by the Venezuelan Air Force since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 72,000 pounds (33,000 kg) of weapons.

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