Structure of the NS-TFAD
Air Defence Command
Close Support Command
Logistics Command
Internal Security Command
Maritime Air Support Command
Combat Aircraft & UAS
130 F-10S Shark 2100
The F-10S started off a development of the F-10A but in the end turned out to be a very different beast. The F-10S is an advanced multi-role fighter, highly agile and capable, some have been upgraded to the improved SIM standard. The second batch from 2112 is the F-10SEP with enhanced performance and systems.
A third generation F-10SNG has replacing the remaining F-10As from 2120 with an improved tactical system, ECM suite and 3D vector thrust. The next NS fighter could be the F-20 which might begin replacing the oldest F-10S in the early 2130s.
0 (+50) F-12 Hammerhead
This new type will take over LEO defence duties from the F-10S from 2126. It is a subsonic high altitude and high endurance interceptor to be armed with 3 TPM-As.
0 (+300) OA-25 Advanced Close Support Aircraft (ACSA)
This will be a hybrid duct fan powered close support and COIN aircraft to replace the A-85 and K-19D in NSAD service. It is expected to enter service by 2126.
86 A-85/NTN Browning
The first 80 of these are ex-HCSAF COIN aircraft which were bought into service at the end of 2110. A later batch of 25 aircraft are new NTNs.
120 Next DDS Attack Aircraft A-12
The NDAA is a small light attack aircraft for COIN and CAS to supplement the F-10S and UCAVs. Entry into service was in 2112. The fleet will be upgraded (NDAA 2.0) with an uprated engine and systems. There was also some new build from 2121.
60 K-18D
This is a modified version of the new Dino attack aircraft the K-18 and is a tough close support attack aircraft. Deliveries began in 2110. It will be withdrawn by 2127.
8 (+2) RP-30 Canada Goose
These small amphibious flying boats are used for maritime patrol around NS GHQ. They also have a limited anti-shipping function. Four more are under construction as the RP-30A with improved anti-shipping facilities, the older planes will also be upgraded.
The first 80 of these are ex-HCSAF COIN aircraft which were bought into service at the end of 2110. A later batch of 25 aircraft are new NTNs.
120 Next DDS Attack Aircraft A-12
The NDAA is a small light attack aircraft for COIN and CAS to supplement the F-10S and UCAVs. Entry into service was in 2112. The fleet will be upgraded (NDAA 2.0) with an uprated engine and systems. There was also some new build from 2121.
60 K-18D
This is a modified version of the new Dino attack aircraft the K-18 and is a tough close support attack aircraft. Deliveries began in 2110. It will be withdrawn by 2127.
8 (+2) RP-30 Canada Goose
These small amphibious flying boats are used for maritime patrol around NS GHQ. They also have a limited anti-shipping function. Four more are under construction as the RP-30A with improved anti-shipping facilities, the older planes will also be upgraded.
0 (+4) RP-50 Albatross
These maritime patrol aircraft are based on the Consolidated RFX airliner. Deliveries from 2125.
61 Long Loiter Attack Drone MQ-14
The LLAD MQ-14 which is a key part of NS attack capability. The LLAD is a subsonic stealthy UCAV with sophisticated guidance and mission management, it has a long range and also a long loiter for anti-insurgency patrols. A naval maritime and strike version called MQ-14N is also being built in small numbers.
617 Ferret-G MQ-5B
This is an air capable version of the space fighter MQ-5A Ferret-E. It entered service in early 2110. They are operated and maintained by the space fleet in co-operation with the air force.
55 Man Portable Spotter Drone RQ-9L Raven
Raven is a small drone for surveillance and artillery spotting. The Raven is a MAV with a 10cm wingspan but has infrared and enhanced vision cameras and a flying time of 2 hours. The Raven can provide datalinks direct to the DDS' artillery and also F-10 bombers. Data can also be transmitted to troops in the field with visual data being displayed in the troops combat glasses or to handheld receivers.
32 Field Surveillance Drone RQ-10 Osprey
Osprey is a larger (3m wingspan) UAV that can stay aloft for up to 24 hours. Like the Raven the Osprey has a range of visual sensors though has also electronic "sniffing" sensors. It can also provide datalinks to a variety of platforms. The Osprey is launched off a catapult rail on the back of a specially equipped truck. It is later recovered after landing using a parachute. A larger version (RQ-10B) capable of taking off from runways has also been developed but as yet it has not been ordered (though forms the basis of the RQ-12N and MQ-16B).
30 Light Attack Drone MQ-16C Attack Osprey
This is an attack version of the RQ-10B. It has a modified wing with 4 hardpoints plus improved EO sensors. It entered service in 2110.
18 NBC Reconnaissance Drone RQ-12N Flash
Flash is based on the Osprey-B platform but has been enlarged to enable it to take-off and land from runways. It contains a number of sensors for NBC reconnaissance to detect NBC contamination.
Helicopters
73 Cherrybee CBH-90
These are used for counter-insurgency and security patrols, deliveries began in mid-2112. Upgrades to the improved CBH-90M standard have begun.
6 Honeywell VH-35 Helix
These helicopters will be used for VIP transport. They are due from 2118.
164 CAC C/M/SH-26 Halogen
Ex-HCSAF CH-26 transport, MH-26 multi-mission and SH-26 naval helicopters. They started entering service by 2110. Some MH-26 are new build.
Support aviation
50 C-440/KC-440
The new mainstay of NS transport are these medium-sized transport aircraft, some are configured in a full-passenger role, mixed role and pure freight. Deliveries began in 2109. Some are KC-440 tankers.
61 Long Loiter Attack Drone MQ-14
The LLAD MQ-14 which is a key part of NS attack capability. The LLAD is a subsonic stealthy UCAV with sophisticated guidance and mission management, it has a long range and also a long loiter for anti-insurgency patrols. A naval maritime and strike version called MQ-14N is also being built in small numbers.
617 Ferret-G MQ-5B
This is an air capable version of the space fighter MQ-5A Ferret-E. It entered service in early 2110. They are operated and maintained by the space fleet in co-operation with the air force.
55 Man Portable Spotter Drone RQ-9L Raven
Raven is a small drone for surveillance and artillery spotting. The Raven is a MAV with a 10cm wingspan but has infrared and enhanced vision cameras and a flying time of 2 hours. The Raven can provide datalinks direct to the DDS' artillery and also F-10 bombers. Data can also be transmitted to troops in the field with visual data being displayed in the troops combat glasses or to handheld receivers.
32 Field Surveillance Drone RQ-10 Osprey
Osprey is a larger (3m wingspan) UAV that can stay aloft for up to 24 hours. Like the Raven the Osprey has a range of visual sensors though has also electronic "sniffing" sensors. It can also provide datalinks to a variety of platforms. The Osprey is launched off a catapult rail on the back of a specially equipped truck. It is later recovered after landing using a parachute. A larger version (RQ-10B) capable of taking off from runways has also been developed but as yet it has not been ordered (though forms the basis of the RQ-12N and MQ-16B).
30 Light Attack Drone MQ-16C Attack Osprey
This is an attack version of the RQ-10B. It has a modified wing with 4 hardpoints plus improved EO sensors. It entered service in 2110.
18 NBC Reconnaissance Drone RQ-12N Flash
Flash is based on the Osprey-B platform but has been enlarged to enable it to take-off and land from runways. It contains a number of sensors for NBC reconnaissance to detect NBC contamination.
Helicopters
73 Cherrybee CBH-90
These are used for counter-insurgency and security patrols, deliveries began in mid-2112. Upgrades to the improved CBH-90M standard have begun.
6 Honeywell VH-35 Helix
These helicopters will be used for VIP transport. They are due from 2118.
164 CAC C/M/SH-26 Halogen
Ex-HCSAF CH-26 transport, MH-26 multi-mission and SH-26 naval helicopters. They started entering service by 2110. Some MH-26 are new build.
Support aviation
50 C-440/KC-440
The new mainstay of NS transport are these medium-sized transport aircraft, some are configured in a full-passenger role, mixed role and pure freight. Deliveries began in 2109. Some are KC-440 tankers.
26 C-485
These are medium sized transports more suited to rough field operations. Deliveries began in 2111.
25 C-491
The C-491 is a medium sized (though smaller than the C-440) transport designed for rougher air strips with STOL performance. Deliveries began in 2109.
12 VC-370
These ex-HCSAF (and refurbished) airliners form the mainstay of the VIP arm. Deliveries began in 2109.
10 C-380
These new regional airliners based on Proxima 5 for personnel shuttling between GHQ and the P5 spaceport. Deliveries from 2112.
25 C-491
The C-491 is a medium sized (though smaller than the C-440) transport designed for rougher air strips with STOL performance. Deliveries began in 2109.
12 VC-370
These ex-HCSAF (and refurbished) airliners form the mainstay of the VIP arm. Deliveries began in 2109.
10 C-380
These new regional airliners based on Proxima 5 for personnel shuttling between GHQ and the P5 spaceport. Deliveries from 2112.
