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Updated West Florida with:
- Victory Class

The Victory class Frigate is a modified version of the German/Brazilian A100 Tamandaré program. The Victory class will replace the Seminole (GP) and (AAW) variants. Each ship costs approx. $562m USD and are to be built at the Pentagon Shipyards in Pascagoula. The Ships have been armed with an Mk 41 8 cell VLS, 4x NSM missile canisters, 1x OTO 76, 1x Phalanx CIWS, 2x 12.7 mm cannons, 2x triple torpedo tubes, and 2x GP .50 cal weapons.

- A330 MRTT / KC-30

3x A330 MRTTs purchased to replace the aging KC-135E. the WFAF designation for the Aircraft is KC-30B.

- TB2

Purchased from Turkey in 2018 for combat against New Afrikan PMCs, After initial trio proved effective against a Afrikan PMC with the TB2 destroying the front and back of the convoy, it pair perfectly with the AH-64 Apache that then wiped out the rest of the convoy. Video of the incident was released on social media which was widely shared by Turkish posters promoting the effectiveness of the TB2 with attack helicopters against an enemy threat.

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- America the Divided - Joint-Project between Minepagen and I http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... =14&t=9855
- Occasionally the Random pop-ups of my Abyssinia or Hong Kong AUs

"The word Br*t?sh is a horrible term I never want to hear from you again, We do not tolerate that dehumanization".

me: hey where's california
also me: realize anyone can contribute to this with their own takes on it

oh yeah baby, it's cali time.




CRNS Thorne - A Light-Water Nuclear Reactor powered destroyer belonging to the Peyton class of LWNR-powered destroyers.

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CASDA's Space Transportation System, or the STS, or simply just the Space Shuttle, however instead of solid rocket boosters, the shuttle stack includes a catamaran flyback booster. (CASDA mainly launches from the Kourou Space Center in the French Guiana since Vandenburg is reserved for CRAF launches.)

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It's not about "Why," it's about "Why not?"

the flagship of the California Republic Navy, the CRNS California, formerly the USS Iowa, but seized by the Californian Republic Armed Forces from the Suisun Mothball Fleet in the 90's.

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It's not about "Why," it's about "Why not?"

Updated West Florida with:

- S2 Class

The S2 submarine is a joint developed project between the Republic of Korea and West Florida. The midget submarine project originated in Korea to complement their Jang Bogo class submarines currently in service. Although North Korea had been swiftly defeated, the threat of the Chinese and Russian Navies still persisted, so a small ranged midget sub would be apt for the shallow water around Korea. West Florida around this time was studying options as well for a cheap short ranged fleet of submarines. West Florida would purchase 4x of the S2 class for use in the Gulf of Mexico.

- Sextante Class

The Sextante is the lone icebreaker of the WFN. Based on RV Laurence M. Gould design, Sextante was seized by government after original owner declared bankruptcy in 2016. She is based in Punta Arenas, Chile where she services the West Floridian Palmer Station in Antarctica.

- C-130J

The C-130J is the primary transport aircraft of the WFAF. The C-130J however is different than OTL, as the C-130J of West Florida is derived from newer-built C-130H hulls gutted and refitted with brand new avionics, engines, propellers, and and entire overhaul of their basic structure. Italy assisted with the basic upgrade package, to allow for commonality between the C-27J and the C-130 for those who operate both aircraft types.

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- Solkriet - My Personal AU: http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... 14&t=10834
- America the Divided - Joint-Project between Minepagen and I http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... =14&t=9855
- Occasionally the Random pop-ups of my Abyssinia or Hong Kong AUs

"The word Br*t?sh is a horrible term I never want to hear from you again, We do not tolerate that dehumanization".

Updated West Florida with:

- A-29A Super Tucano

Entering the 2010s, West Florida desperately needed a COIN/Training aircraft to replace the OV-10 and AT-34C that were currently serving as the primary WFAF Counter-insurgency aircraft. The OV-10 was increasingly becoming more limited to fly while the AT/T-34C that was serving as a COIN and trainer was becoming increasingly dated. A competition was held, of which the Embraer Super Tucano secured the highest number of points. A total of 24x A-29As would be initially purchased with an option for 16x more selected in 2019 to go ahead. The Super Tucano would be built at the joint Embraer-PAI plant in Mobile, Alabama.

- A-29B Super Tucano

Entering the 2010s, West Florida desperately needed a COIN/Training aircraft to replace the AT/T-34C that was serving as a COIN aircraft and trainer. A competition was held, of which the Embraer Super Tucano secured the highest number of points. A total of 20x A-29Bs would be initially purchased with an option for 20x more selected in 2019 to go ahead. The Super Tucano would be built at the joint Embraer-PAI plant in Mobile, Alabama.

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- Solkriet - My Personal AU: http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... 14&t=10834
- America the Divided - Joint-Project between Minepagen and I http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... =14&t=9855
- Occasionally the Random pop-ups of my Abyssinia or Hong Kong AUs

"The word Br*t?sh is a horrible term I never want to hear from you again, We do not tolerate that dehumanization".

Erie

The Republic of Erie, also known more commonly as Erie, is a federal republic in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern of the former United States. The Erie Government would mostly be formed by previous politicians of Michigan and Indiana. Erie was also one of the last country's to brake away, becoming independent in 1995. Erie is made up of parts of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Erie maintains good relations with most of Broken America, as well as over-sea country's, such as the UK, Sweden, and Poland.

Erie's military force consists of the Air Force and Army, both using whatever equipment they could gather during the starting years of Erie. Past 2011, and the Erie Armed Force's started using more foreign equipment.

Erie Airforce Equipment
Note. these are subject to change

LTV A-7D/K Corsair II
(number)x acquired after independence, retired in 2016

General Dynamics F-16C/D Block 25
(number)x acquired after independence

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle
8x aircraft were purchased from SK to fulfil the advanced trainer role in the EAF

KAI FA-50 Block 20
19x aircraft on order as of 2023

Pilatus PC-9M
23x aircraft were purchased from Switzerland to fulfil the basic/advanced trainer aircraft in the EAF, 12 aircraft used for COIN

Bell 206L3 JetRanger/Kiowa
3x were taken from the Michigan State Police after the break up for recon

Lockheed C-130H
(number)x acquired after independence, set to be replaced by the C-27J

Alenia C-27J
8x on order as of 2023

Boeing KC-135
(number)x acquired after independence, mainstay of Erie Aerial Refueling Squadrons

This is still in rough draft, everything is subjected to change

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"The further you are from the sound of guns, the less you understand."
- General Walter Natyncyk, CAF

Project list -
realstrange
USN Hellcat sheet
Greek F-16's
USAAF B-24 Liberator mega sheet (Europe, Italy/North Africa, and Pacific)

West Florida Updated with:

- EC-130J

A number of old C-130Hs were upgraded to J status, but also upgraded with a number of internal and external changes. The EC-130J is an ELINT/SIGINT platform utilizing the MC-130's increased operational sensor system, the AC-130's battle management center, and the P-3's internal sensors. The upgrade was made possible with a partnership with Elbit Systems.

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- America the Divided - Joint-Project between Minepagen and I http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... =14&t=9855
- Occasionally the Random pop-ups of my Abyssinia or Hong Kong AUs

"The word Br*t?sh is a horrible term I never want to hear from you again, We do not tolerate that dehumanization".

West Florida Updated with:

- PC-12


- MQ-9

The WFAF would purchase 4x MQ-9 Reaper drones from California's General Atomics in 2015, with delivery in 2017. The version purchased utilized a 4 propeller engine rather than three due to improvements made. She would make a number of appearances striking New Afrikan PMCs, as well as ISR duties
ex-New Orleans Air Force VIP PC-12, She was transferred to West Florida control after New Orleans collapsed post-Hurricane Katrina. She would be put in reserve before being modified in Sweden to be a reconnaissance/ISR aircraft.

- T-1A

As part of an independent contract to market domestic and international sales, PAI developed a basic trainer with the assistance of Chile's ENAER, it is rumored that the WFAF may procure the T-1A to replace the aging Cessna T-41s. There is mild export interest, specifically in Chile to replace the T-35 Pillán.

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- Solkriet - My Personal AU: http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... 14&t=10834
- America the Divided - Joint-Project between Minepagen and I http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... =14&t=9855
- Occasionally the Random pop-ups of my Abyssinia or Hong Kong AUs

"The word Br*t?sh is a horrible term I never want to hear from you again, We do not tolerate that dehumanization".

West Florida Updated with:

- P-200 Patrol Boat

The P-200 is apart of the Century Series patrol boats developed by Swiftships Co. in West Florida. The Century Series have been widely sold across the world including Europe, the Caribbean, Middle East, and Asia. The P-200 is the 22-Meter version of the series, with an emphasis on speed and agility. The type is quite popular for green-water patrol efforts, including service in the Qatari Coast Guard, as depicted in the image

- USS/WFN Forrestal

The USS Forrestal was based in NAS Pensacola prior to the US collapse, as it was preparing to be deployed as a training carrier for the USN. However, as the United States began to internally collapse, the Cubans issued an ultimatum to the US for the complete withdrawal of the US from Guantanamo Bay. The US dispatched USS Forrestal to serve as the host for equipment transfer from the base. Once the withdrawal was complete, she headed back to NAS Pensacola where it was expected she would offload the units and then make her way to conduct her conversion work. In 1994 however, the US was in the middle of splitting between various nations, so the Forrestal would remain in Pensacola as a lack of necessity to secure her safety, as the region was under full US military control. She would remain in Pensacola for several years, including after West Florida's independence in 1996, where she would serve as a storage facility for military equipment from Guantanamo and from West Florida. In 1998 a Chinese Businessman sought to buy the vessel for $10 million and turn her into a casino in Hong Kong, however when negotiations were opened, the Brazilian government stepped up and put in a bid for $15 million, and officially purchasing the vessel. She would be transferred to Brazil officially in 1999 where she would be retrofitted in Brazil with both components of a Wasp class and European systems. The Forrestal would be renamed NAe Recife and continue service to this day with a combined loadout of F/A-18s, AF-1s, S-2s, and KC-2s.

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Worklist:
- Solkriet - My Personal AU: http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... 14&t=10834
- America the Divided - Joint-Project between Minepagen and I http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewto ... =14&t=9855
- Occasionally the Random pop-ups of my Abyssinia or Hong Kong AUs

"The word Br*t?sh is a horrible term I never want to hear from you again, We do not tolerate that dehumanization".