Treaty of Rectum, Overijssel | Victoria's Legacy

Military Stats Presents:
CAH-18 Clermont by Klent Afton
Victorian Times | February 17, 2096  

The CAH-18 Clermont (Cowra Aircrafts Helicopter) is an attack helicopter that is ordered by the Victorian Air Force to replace its ATAH-99 Dawn armed reconnaissance helicopters. The CAH-18 is a modified and upgraded version of the ATAH-99 with upgraded BME V65 engines as well as a laser designator incorporated in the Strix sight for the firing of Firebolt II air-to-ground missiles. The Victorian ministry of Defense has invested 2B for this project including the export variant which is in making, the CAH-18C Sparrow.

Details:
Crew: 2
Length: 14.08 m (46 ft 2 in) fuselage
Height: 3.83 m (12 ft 7 in)
Airfoil: blade root: DFVLR DM-H3; blade tip: DFVLR DM-H4
Empty weight: 3,060 kg (6,746 lb)
Gross weight: 5,090 kg (11,222 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
Fuel capacity: 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) internals
Powerplant: 2 × BME370 V65 turboshaft engines, 972 kW (1,303 shp) each
Main rotor diameter: 13 m (42 ft 8 in)
Main rotor area: 132.75 m2 (1,428.9 sq ft)

Performance:
Maximum speed: 290 km/h (180 mph, 160 kn) with rotor head mast
315 km/h (196 mph; 170 kn) without rotor head mast
Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi)
Ferry range: 1,300 km (810 mi, 700 nmi) with external tanks on the inboard hardpoints
Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.7 m/s (2,110 ft/min)
Disk loading: 38.343 kg/m2 (7.853 lb/sq ft)
Power/mass: 0.38 kW/kg (0.23 hp/lb)

Armament:
Guns: 1× 30 mm (1.18 in) ALN 30 cannon in chin turret, with up to 600 rounds
On each of its two inner hardpoints and two outer hardpoints the CAH-18 can carry a combination of the following weapons:

Inner hardpoints:

1x 20 mm (0.787 in) autocannon pods, or
22x 68 mm (2.68 in) Hypersonic III unguided rockets in a pod, or
19x 70 mm (2.75 in) Martin II unguided rockets in a pod or
4x Twilight II air-to-ground missiles (Victoria) or
4x Twilight I air-to-ground missiles (Melbournia) or
4x SN95 Type 7 air-to-ground missiles (Shandong)

Outer hardpoints:
2x Thunderbolt III air-to-air missiles, or
2x SN90 Type 6 air-to-air missiles (Shandong), or
12x 68 mm (2.68 in) Thunderbolt II unguided rockets in a pod or
7x 70 mm (2.75 in) Firebolt I unguided rockets in a pod

The first two CAH-18 helicopters were delivered to Melbournia on 20 January 2096. CAH-18 deliveries were to be completed by June 2096 with Full operating capability planned for December 2096. 

Melbournia Times Presents:
The Battle of Mbam by Jean Wilson
Melbournia Times | February 17, 2096  

Today, the MNA has engaged the Carlos Cartel in Mbam, showing the power of the national army. several Volkan armored cars from Soviet Federation and D-F22/B jets are utilized in the MNA against the cartel with trucks and arms from different nations. The MNA first initiated their offensive commanded by Sgt. Kian Mamball ordering the 1st Melbournian Light Cavalry division and 2nd Melbourne Air Cavalry Brigade to attack the ongoing deal between 2 groups armed with trucks and rifles. The CAH-18 Clermont helicopter began shooting missiles in the trucks crippling their way to escape as it is being shot by a cartel MG. A Melbournian armoured car began rushing to them as soldiers open fire to the members with their MG on top of the vehicle.

The cartel began shooting back with rifles and RPGs as they managed to hit Pvt. Kian Onguema and Pvt. Helo Wilson inside the armoured car with an RPG immobilising it. The MNA began fighting back with a squad led by Col. Garry Dupont to attack the fleeing members with their boss inside. The vehicle was destroyed by a grenade killing every cartel member including their boss.

The MNA began advancing into cartel territory as they grind one by one with the 1st Melbournia Shock Division approaching to continue the advance. The casualties were immediately treated by their nearby field hospitals but Pvt. Helo Wilson succumbing to his open wound at the waist. The soldiers reported to the higher ups the battle as a victory of the MNA as the cartel lose a total of 1M OBD worth of drugs in their convoy. 

Mini Headline Presents:
The Victorian Mainland by Maurice Gagnon
Victorian Times | February 16, 2096  

The Victorian mainland has been the heart of Victoria since the start of Queen Clement's rule in the island of Australia. Several projects are being implemented by several Victorian ministries such as better agricultural farming and infrastructure in most places. Queen Clement's rule has been rated positive by most Victorians than the Victorian rule by the Martin Dynasty which were very conservative in terms of laws and power. 

The Clementine Education System (CES)  which was recently implemented by the Shandong constitution in their education, has increased Victoria's influence throughout Orbis. The education system has improved the literacy rate of Victoria to 100% as children are taught with proper standards and basic understanding of things which in Grade 5, they will choose the subjects they love. 

Victoria's overall infrastructure has embraced the Baroque style instead of the Gothic style. The architecture in Canberra and Melbourne has strong foundations with latest technology to minimize the damage from earthquakes and storms. Business skyscrapers however, has a very modern looks with slick style and overall glossy. The new infrastructure system that is proposed by many companies investing millions and even billions in the new project.

While this is all happening, Dutch and Victorian diplomats has arrived in a conference, discussing about the future of Alsace-Lorraine which concluded into the Dutch ceding it to the Victorians once again with terms. This is the treaty signed by two nations: 

This strengthened the ties between the Dutch Republic and the Queensland of Victoria as the two discuss in common their hostility with the Uchamese especially what they did on Dutch people.

• The Gabon Security Council signs the Treaty of Cabinda 2096 with Raritania.
• The GSA admits that they can't do anything about the recent purchasing of British lands, stating it's fair.
• NNTEC proposes new naval technologies to update current Victorian submarines to nuclear and more silent.
• Cowra aircrafts has officially sent aid to the protectorate of Shandong to help with their aircraft project
• Proposals of a Yellow Sea bridge has begun.

© 2095 Victorian Times Digital Media LLC All Rights Reserved