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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Confederate States Air Force (CSAF), comprising a dedicated force of 934,143 personnel, serves as the second line of defense in the nation's comprehensive strategic framework. With a primary mission to secure and control the airspace over Anagonia, the Air Force plays a critical role in maintaining the nation's territorial integrity and deterring potential threats. | The Confederate States Air Force (CSAF), comprising a dedicated force of 934,143 personnel, serves as the second line of defense in the nation's comprehensive strategic framework. With a primary mission to secure and control the airspace over Anagonia, the Air Force plays a critical role in maintaining the nation's territorial integrity and deterring potential threats. | ||
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= Aerial Assets = | = Aerial Assets = | ||
== Air Superiority Fighters == | == Air Superiority Fighters == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor | |||
| Air superiority fighter | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-22_Raptor#Variants F-22A Raptor] | |||
|} | |||
== Multi-Role Fighters == | == Multi-Role Fighters == | ||
= | {| class="wikitable" | ||
{{main|F-60A | |- | ||
! Aircraft | |||
{{main|F-21A-B Drekafighter}} | ! Description | ||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| F-60A/C ''Hekate'' | |||
| Multirole stealth fighter | |||
| {{main|F-60A-C Hekate}} | |||
|- | |||
| F-21A/B ''Drekafighter'' | |||
| Stealth multirole combat aircraft | |||
| {{main|F-21A-B Drekafighter}} | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II | |||
| Multirole fighter (All Variants) | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-35 F-35 Lightning II] | |||
|- | |||
| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet | |||
| Multirole fighter (All Variants) | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F/A-18_Hornet#Variants F/A-18 Hornet] | |||
|- | |||
| General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon | |||
| Multirole fighter (All Variants) | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon F-16 Fighting Falcon] | |||
|} | |||
== Close Air Support == | == Close Air Support == | ||
= | {| class="wikitable" | ||
{{main| | |- | ||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| HF-37A3 ''Voodoo Child'' | |||
| Close air support attack aircraft | |||
| {{main|HF-37A3 Voodoo Child}} | |||
|- | |||
| McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Plus | |||
| V/STOL ground-attack aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_AV-8B_Harrier_II#Variants AV8B Harrier II Plus] | |||
|- | |||
| Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II | |||
| Close air support attack aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II#Variants A-10C Thunderbolt II] | |||
|- | |||
| Grumman A-6E Intruder | |||
| Attack aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_A-6_Intruder#A-6E A-6E Intruder] | |||
|} | |||
== Bombers == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | |||
| Strategic bomber | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-52_Stratofortress#Variants B-52H Stratofortress] | |||
|- | |||
| Rockwell B-1 Lancer | |||
| Supersonic strategic heavy bomber | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockwell_B-1_Lancer#Specifications_.28B-1B.29 B-1B Lancer] | |||
|- | |||
| Northrop B-2 Spirit | |||
| Stealth strategic heavy bomber | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_B-2_Spirit B-2 Spirit] | |||
|} | |||
== Reconnaissance == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird | |||
| Strategic reconnaissance aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird#Variants SR-71A Blackbird] | |||
|} | |||
== Electronic Warfare Aircraft == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Boeing EA-18G Growler | |||
| Electronic warfare aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_EA-18G_Growler EA-18G Growler] | |||
|- | |||
| Grumman EA-6B Prowler | |||
| Electronic warfare/Attack aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_EA-6B_Prowler EA-6B Prowler] | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed ES-3A Shadow | |||
| Electronic reconnaissance aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_S-3_Viking#Variants ES-3A Shadow] | |||
|} | |||
== Airborne Early Warning and Control == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Boeing E-3C Sentry | |||
| Airborne early warning and control aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_E-3_Sentry#Variants E-3C Sentry] | |||
|- | |||
| Grumman E-2D Hawkeye | |||
| Airborne early warning and control aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_E-2_Hawkeye#Variants E-2D Hawkeye] | |||
|} | |||
== Anti-Ballistic Missile Platforms == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Boeing YAL-1 | |||
| Airborne Laser anti-ballistic missile weapons system | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YAL-1 YAL-1 Airborne Laser] | |||
|} | |||
== Fixed-Winged Gunships == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed AC-130U Spooky II | |||
| Ground-attack aircraft and close air support gunship | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AC-130#Variants AC-130U Spooky II] | |||
|} | |||
== Transport Aircraft == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Boeing C-17B Globemaster III | |||
| Strategic and tactical airlifter | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_C-17_Globemaster_III#Variants C-17B Globemaster III] | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy | |||
| Strategic airlifter | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_C-5_Galaxy#C-5M_Super_Galaxy C-5M Super Galaxy] | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules | |||
| Military transport aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_C-130J_Super_Hercules#Variants C-130J Super Hercules] | |||
|- | |||
| Grumman C-2 Greyhound | |||
| Carrier-capable transport aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_C-2_Greyhound C-2 Greyhound] | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed US-3A Viking | |||
| Carrier-capable transport aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_S-3_Viking#Variants US-3A Viking] | |||
|} | |||
== Aerial Refueling Aircraft == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker | |||
| Aerial refueling tanker aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_KC-135_Stratotanker#Specifications_.28KC-135R.29 KC-135R Stratotanker] | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed HC-130J Combat King II | |||
| Aerial refueling aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_HC-130#Variants HC-130J Combat King II] | |||
|- | |||
| Lockheed KS-3A Viking | |||
| Carrier-capable aerial refueling aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_S-3_Viking#Variants KS-3A Viking] | |||
|- | |||
| Grumman KA-6D Intruder | |||
| Carrier-capable aerial refueling aircraft | |||
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_A-6_Intruder#KA-6D KA-6D Intruder] | |||
|} | |||
== Trainer Aircraft == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Northrop T-38 Talon | |||
| Advanced trainer aircraft | |||
| [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_T-38_Talon T-38 Talon] | |||
|- | |||
| Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II | |||
| Light fighter/trainer aircraft | |||
| [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_F-5 F5E/F Tiger II] | |||
|} | |||
== Civilian Militia Aircraft == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Lauzanexport CDT MRF-1 "GROZA" | |||
| Light multirole fighter | |||
| [https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=38370833#p38370833 MRF-1 "GROZA"] | |||
|} | |||
== Government Transport Aircraft == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Heschino Aeronautical Engineering Workers' Union HU-300D | |||
| Diplomat transport aircraft | |||
| {{main|HU-300D Diplomat Transport Aircraft}} | |||
|} | |||
== Rotary == | == Rotary == | ||
= | {| class="wikitable" | ||
{{main|UH-45 Valkyrie}} | |- | ||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| UH-45 ''Valkyrie'' | |||
| Utility helicopter | |||
| {{main|UH-45 Valkyrie}} | |||
|} | |||
== Tilt-Rotor == | == Tilt-Rotor == | ||
= | {| class="wikitable" | ||
{{main|V-30 Phantom}} | |- | ||
! Aircraft | |||
{{main|AV-30 Reaper}} | ! Description | ||
! Link | |||
{{main|VC-4 Condor}} | |- | ||
| V-30 ''Phantom'' | |||
| Tilt-rotor aircraft | |||
| {{main|V-30 Phantom}} | |||
|- | |||
| AV-30 ''Reaper'' | |||
| Tilt-rotor aircraft | |||
| {{main|AV-30 Reaper}} | |||
|- | |||
| VC-4 ''Condor'' | |||
| Tilt-rotor aircraft | |||
| {{main|VC-4 Condor}} | |||
|} | |||
== Unmanned == | == Unmanned == | ||
= | {| class="wikitable" | ||
{{main|QA-20 VUCAV}} | |- | ||
! Category | |||
! Aircraft | |||
! Description | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| Large Unmanned | |||
| QA-20 ''Vulture'' | |||
| Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle | |||
| {{main|QA-20 VUCAV}} | |||
|- | |||
| Small Unmanned | |||
| AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven | |||
| Miniature UAV | |||
| [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AeroVironment_RQ-11_Raven RQ-11 Raven] | |||
|} | |||
== Notes == | |||
* The Confederate States operates a total of SEVEN B-2 Spirits, named: | |||
* CAV-1 ''Spirit of Arkansis'' | |||
* CAV-2 ''Spirit of Liberty'' | |||
* CAV-3 ''Spirit of Lexington'' | |||
* CAV-4 ''Spirit of Saratoga'' | |||
* CAV-5 ''Spirit of Orgath'' | |||
* CAV-6 ''Spirit of Plymouth'' | |||
* CAV-7 ''Spirit of Imperius'' |
Latest revision as of 22:17, 26 August 2024
Overview
The Confederate States Air Force (CSAF), comprising a dedicated force of 934,143 personnel, serves as the second line of defense in the nation's comprehensive strategic framework. With a primary mission to secure and control the airspace over Anagonia, the Air Force plays a critical role in maintaining the nation's territorial integrity and deterring potential threats.
Central to its operations, the Air Force conducts extensive aerial surveillance and patrols along Anagonia's vast coastlines, ensuring the security of both domestic and international airspace. The Air Force's commitment to air superiority is essential for safeguarding the nation against airborne threats and ensuring that the skies remain a secure and controlled environment.
In addition to its defensive role, the Air Force is responsible for providing vital airlift services across all branches of the military. This capability ensures the rapid deployment of personnel, equipment, and supplies, enhancing the flexibility and responsiveness of Anagonia's armed forces in times of need. The Air Force's logistical support is crucial in both combat and humanitarian scenarios, allowing for quick and efficient mobilization during emergencies.
A key aspect of the Air Force's responsibilities includes the transportation of key government personnel, diplomats, and the President of the Confederate States to destinations around the globe. This essential service ensures that national leadership can conduct international diplomacy and maintain a global presence with reliability and security, reinforcing Anagonia's stature on the world stage.
The Air Force also plays a key role in intelligence gathering through its reconnaissance missions. By monitoring activities within Anagonia's borders and neighboring regions, the Air Force contributes valuable intelligence that informs national defense strategies and operational planning.
The CSAF's effectiveness is further strengthened by its close collaboration with other military branches, particularly the Navy and Army. Joint exercises with allied air forces and regular coordination with these branches enhance interoperability and ensure seamless integration across all levels of defense. This collaborative approach reinforces Anagonia's comprehensive defense posture, allowing for a unified and coordinated response to any threat.
Under the leadership of Chief General Robert Chin, the Confederate States Air Force remains a formidable and agile force, capable of responding to challenges with precision and efficiency. The Air Force's dual role in both defense and humanitarian operations underscores its versatility and essential position within the nation's defense architecture.
Through its unwavering commitment to air superiority, rapid mobility, and strategic intelligence, the Confederate States Air Force continues to be a cornerstone of Anagonia’s defense, ensuring the safety and security of the nation from above.
Aerial Assets
Air Superiority Fighters
Aircraft | Description | Link |
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Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor | Air superiority fighter | F-22A Raptor |
Multi-Role Fighters
Aircraft | Description | Link |
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F-60A/C Hekate | Multirole stealth fighter | |
F-21A/B Drekafighter | Stealth multirole combat aircraft | |
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II | Multirole fighter (All Variants) | F-35 Lightning II |
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet | Multirole fighter (All Variants) | F/A-18 Hornet |
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon | Multirole fighter (All Variants) | F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Close Air Support
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
HF-37A3 Voodoo Child | Close air support attack aircraft | |
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Plus | V/STOL ground-attack aircraft | AV8B Harrier II Plus |
Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II | Close air support attack aircraft | A-10C Thunderbolt II |
Grumman A-6E Intruder | Attack aircraft | A-6E Intruder |
Bombers
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | Strategic bomber | B-52H Stratofortress |
Rockwell B-1 Lancer | Supersonic strategic heavy bomber | B-1B Lancer |
Northrop B-2 Spirit | Stealth strategic heavy bomber | B-2 Spirit |
Reconnaissance
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird | Strategic reconnaissance aircraft | SR-71A Blackbird |
Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Boeing EA-18G Growler | Electronic warfare aircraft | EA-18G Growler |
Grumman EA-6B Prowler | Electronic warfare/Attack aircraft | EA-6B Prowler |
Lockheed ES-3A Shadow | Electronic reconnaissance aircraft | ES-3A Shadow |
Airborne Early Warning and Control
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Boeing E-3C Sentry | Airborne early warning and control aircraft | E-3C Sentry |
Grumman E-2D Hawkeye | Airborne early warning and control aircraft | E-2D Hawkeye |
Anti-Ballistic Missile Platforms
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Boeing YAL-1 | Airborne Laser anti-ballistic missile weapons system | YAL-1 Airborne Laser |
Fixed-Winged Gunships
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Lockheed AC-130U Spooky II | Ground-attack aircraft and close air support gunship | AC-130U Spooky II |
Transport Aircraft
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Boeing C-17B Globemaster III | Strategic and tactical airlifter | C-17B Globemaster III |
Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy | Strategic airlifter | C-5M Super Galaxy |
Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules | Military transport aircraft | C-130J Super Hercules |
Grumman C-2 Greyhound | Carrier-capable transport aircraft | C-2 Greyhound |
Lockheed US-3A Viking | Carrier-capable transport aircraft | US-3A Viking |
Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker | Aerial refueling tanker aircraft | KC-135R Stratotanker |
Lockheed HC-130J Combat King II | Aerial refueling aircraft | HC-130J Combat King II |
Lockheed KS-3A Viking | Carrier-capable aerial refueling aircraft | KS-3A Viking |
Grumman KA-6D Intruder | Carrier-capable aerial refueling aircraft | KA-6D Intruder |
Trainer Aircraft
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Northrop T-38 Talon | Advanced trainer aircraft | T-38 Talon |
Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II | Light fighter/trainer aircraft | F5E/F Tiger II |
Civilian Militia Aircraft
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Lauzanexport CDT MRF-1 "GROZA" | Light multirole fighter | MRF-1 "GROZA" |
Government Transport Aircraft
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
Heschino Aeronautical Engineering Workers' Union HU-300D | Diplomat transport aircraft |
Rotary
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
UH-45 Valkyrie | Utility helicopter |
Tilt-Rotor
Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
V-30 Phantom | Tilt-rotor aircraft | |
AV-30 Reaper | Tilt-rotor aircraft | |
VC-4 Condor | Tilt-rotor aircraft |
Unmanned
Category | Aircraft | Description | Link |
---|---|---|---|
Large Unmanned | QA-20 Vulture | Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle | |
Small Unmanned | AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven | Miniature UAV | RQ-11 Raven |
Notes
- The Confederate States operates a total of SEVEN B-2 Spirits, named:
* CAV-1 Spirit of Arkansis * CAV-2 Spirit of Liberty * CAV-3 Spirit of Lexington * CAV-4 Spirit of Saratoga * CAV-5 Spirit of Orgath * CAV-6 Spirit of Plymouth * CAV-7 Spirit of Imperius