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History

The modern mitary structure came into being in the early 17th century, under King Santos VI, who centralized power and combined the three militaries into a single cohesive fighting force. It has evolved into an elite force, as modern military strategy has decided to outfit its soldiers with excellent weaponry, excellent training, and overall great equipment, at the expense of an expansive military. As a result, the armed forces are very technologically powerful, but small compared to other similarily sized nations. However, the elite status of the Hispanic military makes it a powerful ally, capable of carrying out small, strategically important operations, at the expense of the ability to effectively occupy a state.

The Armed Forces

Navy

The Hispanic navy is divided into two fleets, the North Atlantic Fleet and the South Atlantic Fleet. The Southern Fleet is much smaller, and based in Tropico, and meant only as a patrol for the region. Meanwhile, the North Atlantic comprises the bulk of the Hispanic navy worldwide, and individual ships are often split from the fleet for small-scale missions. Hispania believes in a large navy, with ships of normal quality. Air support exists in the forms of fighters and helicopters.

The North Atlantic Fleet
13 Citiship Carrier
20 HD-6 Destroyer
6 Panther Class Submarine
6 Leopard Class Submarine
6 Tiger Class Submarine
1 Wrath Class Submarine
10 TF-1 Frigate
5 HF-2 Frigate
34 H Class Cruiser
10 J Class Patrol Ship
150 HHI-22

The South Atlantic Fleet 3 Citiship Carrier
7 TD-1 Destroyer
2 Panther Class Submarine
2 Leopard Class Submarine
1 Wrath Class Submarine
4 TF-1 Frigate
1 HF-2 Frigate
4 H Class Cruiser
10 J Class Patrol Ship
50 HHI-22

Army

The Army represents the largest branch of the Hispanic military, employing over five million Hispanic citizens. The Army is divided into ten divisions, each specializing in a certain type of terrain. About 0.003% of available manpower serves as frontline troops. The Hispanic military prides itself on being able to potently carry out small strategic operations, and serves as an excellent support military for an ally.

In their specific terrains, each division is about five times better than an average infantry division. Due to high levels of training and weaponry, each soldier is about two times better than the average soldier, regardless of the terrain they fight in.^{citation needed}

Vehicles are generally two times better than the average due to good Hispanic designs.^{citation needed}

Division A
Specializes in urban and suburban combat.
255,000 Infantry
145 HL-22
30 HT-11
30 HAA-87
10 HR-B11

Division B
Specializes in basic countryside warfare.
255,000 Infantry
155 HL-22
20 HT-11
10 HAA-87
5 HR-B11

Divison C
Specializes in desert combat.
100,100 Infantry
25 HL-22
10 HAA-87
5 HR-B11

Division D
Specializes in forest/jungle combat.
247,000 Infantry
5 HR-B11

Divison E
Specializes in mountain combat.
150,000 Infantry
125 HL-22
10 HAA-87
15 HR-B11

Air Force

The Air Force is not as sizable as others, but large nonetheless, and effective at what it does. The Hispanic High Command prides itself on its fleet of helicopters, which vary between attack and transport. The aircraft are all of original Hispanic design, as is all weaponry, and not available for sale.

The Air Force is divided into eight fleets, described below. Fleets do not usually operate independently of each other.

First Aero Fleet
Serves as an offensive fleet, with fighter support.
250 HAF-A13
35 HAB-99

Second Aero Fleet
Serves as an offensive fleet, with fighter support.
250 HAF-A13
35 HAB-99

First Service Fleet
Serves as a support fleet, used for sending supplies, or troops, to a fighting zone.
100 HAF-A13
70 HAC-90

Second Service Fleet
Serves as a support fleet, used for sending supplies, or troops, to a fighting zone.
75 HAF-A13
30 HAC-90

First Recon
Never serves as a signle unit, individual craft are placed in other fleets. Used for recon missions.
25 HAF-A13
100 HAW-208

First Helicopter Squadron
Attack helicopters, used to support ground assaults.
50 HHI-B6
50 HHI-92
10 HHM-03
10 HHT-05

Second Helicopter Squadron
Attack helicopters, used to support ground assaults.
50 HHI-22
50 HHI-B6
100 HHI-92
10 HHM-03
10 HHT-05

Third Helicopter Squadron
Attack helicopters, used to support ground assaults.
100 HHI-B6
50 HHI-92
10 HHM-03
10 HHT-05

Fourth Helicopter Squadron
Attack helicopters, used to support ground assaults.
50 HHI-22
50 HHI-B6
50 HHI-92
10 HHM-03
10 HHT-05

Fifth Helicopter Squadron
Attack helicopters, used to support ground assaults.
50 HHI-22
50 HHI-B6
50 HHI-92
10 HHM-03
10 HHT-05

Deployments

This only lists the home bases. The military is fairly mobile, and at any time, some divisions and fleets may be elsewhere than posted here.

Hispania & the Azores

Hispania is the home base of:
The North Atlantic Fleet
Division A
Division B
Division C
Division E
First Aero Fleet
Second Aero Fleet
First Service Fleet
Second Service Fleet
First Recon
First Helicopter Squadron
Second Helicopter Squadron
Third Helicopter Squadron
Fourth Helicopter Squadron

Tropico

Tropico is the home base of:
The South Atlantic Fleet
Division D
Fifth Helicopter Squadron

Hispanic Weaponry

Vehicles

HL-22

The HL-22 is the most common tank in the Hispanic armed forces, and is used primarily as an anti-tank and anti-infantry weapon. Often used in conjunction with the HT series, it is a formidable opponent. In addition to its firepower, it can also serve as an armoured transport, and can carry six troops at a time, in addition to the three crew members.

Type Light Tank
Specifications
Weight 30.4 tonnes
Length 6.55 m
Width 3.6
Height 2.98 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) + 6 passengers
Armour Steel Reinforcement
Primary armament 25 mm M242 Chain Gun, 900 rounds, TOW Anti-Tank Missile, 7 TOW Missiles
Secondary armament 7.62 mm M240C machine gun , 2,200 rounds
Operational range 587 km
Speed Road 68 km/h (41.5 mph)
Off-road 49 km/h (30 mph)

HT-11

The HT-11 enjoys use in the Hispanic military, despite nearing its twentieth anniversary since adoption. Developed in the late 1980s, the HT-11 is the only class of heavy tank run by the Hispanic military. Heavy armor, firepower, and anti-infantry capabilities make it a behemouth in battle, despite the Hispanic preference of speed and mobility. It enjoys use in several Army divisions, though to a much lesser extent than his cousin.

Type Heavy Tank
Specifications
Weight 61.3 tonnes
Length 9.77 m
Width 3.66 m
Height 2.44 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Armour Chobham, RHA
Primary armament 120 mm M256 Smoothbore Tank Gun, 40 rounds
Secondary armament 1× .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 BMG machine gun, 2× M240 7.62 mm machine guns (1 pintle, 1 coaxial)
Operational range 565 km
Speed Road 67 km/h
Off-road 48 km/h

HAA-87

The HAA-87 is an APC modifed to serve as an AA battery using the Crotale armament. It still serves its original purpose as an APC, and doubles up with AA. It is also equipped with a small machine gun to fend off enemy infantry, making it a highly versatile weapon in the Hispanic military.

Weight 13.5 tonnes
Length 7.35 m
Width 2.9 m
Height 2.77 m
Crew 2 (+16 passengers)
Armour 10 mm steel
Primary armament Crotale NG, 15 missiles
Secondary armament 12.7 mm NSV machine gun
Operational range 900 km

HR-B11

The HR-B11's armor is designed to defeat .50 caliber armor piercing ammunition, 12-pound anti-tank mine, and 155 mm artillery from 15 m above. The ASV can survive a direct hit from a Rocket Propelled Grenade and be functional although crew deaths and injuries are likely depending on where the RPG hits.[1] As for chemical and biological attacks the ASV’s gas particulate air filtration system provides additional protection. Unlike some other designs which resemble conventional trucks, the armour is angled presenting no vertical surfaces. . Front and rear independent suspension provides smooth highway speeds of up to 60 mph, while it is still capable of fording 5 foot depths of water, climbing gradients of 60%, and overcoming obstacles of two feet. Video cameras and recorders offer live feed which can be transmitted via sattelite link to military headquarters. This is a recon vehicle, used primarily for scouting purposes.

Crew 3
Length 6.07 m (237 in)
Width 2.56 m (101 in)
Height 2.59 m (102 in)
Weight 13,408 kg (29,560 lb)
Armour IBD Modular Expandable Armor System
Main armament 12.7 mm M48HB
Road speed 100 km/h (63 mph)

HJ-06

The Hispanic military jeep is a fast, lightly armored vehicle, used by logistic personnel to move around secured zones. It is rarely seen in a combat situation, though the back may be outfitted to fit a small machine gun if a need ever arises. Can fit two passangers, and a driver.

Wheelbase 85 inch / 216 cm
Length 133 inch / 338 cm
Width 64 inch / 163 cm
Height 71 inch (180 cm) with top up reducible to 53 inch (135 cm)
Ride height 10 inch / 25,4 cm
Track 134,6 cm (front), 134,6 cm (rear)
Curb weight 2,400 lbs (~1070kg)
Top Speed 70 mph / 112 km/h
Armor 2 mm Steel

HC Series

The most common truck in the Hispanic military, it is distinguished by extreme mobility compared to standard 5 ton trucks due to all-wheel drive combined with very large low-pressure tires. It has been extremely important in transporting logistics behind quick-moving forces based on the HL-22 tank.

Comes in several variations:

The HC-02A and HC-02B cargo trucks carry all types of equipment, especially ammunition. A crane is mounted at the rear of the vehicle.

The HC-05 tanker refuels tactical vehicles and helicopters in forward locations.

The HC-04 tractor tows the trailer-mounted missile systems.

The HC-09 recovery vehicle uses a lift-and-tow system to recover disabled vehicles in two-to-three minutes. It mounts a recovery winch, a crane and a large storage box.

Length: 32.1 ft - 36.7 ft, based on variation.
Width: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Height: 7.8 ft (2.4 m)
Weight: 31 - 49 tons, based on variation.
Speed: 55 mph (89 km/h)
Range: 300 miles (480 km)
Fording Depth: 5.4 ft (1.6 m)
Crew: 2

Aircraft

HHI-22

The HHI-22 is used in conjunction with cruisers and frigates during close range ship warfare, and provides air support for non-carrier ships. It can fill a variety of roles, depending upon the need at the time, and it is this versitality which has earned it a lasting role in Naval and Airforce operations.

Crew: 2 Pilots, 1-3 Aircrew, depending on variant and mission
Capacity: 8 passengers or slung load of 6,000 lb. for -B, -F and -H models and 11 passengers or slung load of 9,000 lb for -S
Length (rotors turning): 19.76 m ( 64 ft 10in)
Rotor diameter: 16.35 m (53 ft 8 in)
Height: 5.18 m (17 ft)
Empty: 6191 kg (13,648 lb)
Maximum takeoff: 9926 kg (21,884 lb)
Armament: varies but includes Mark 50 torpedo, AGM-114 Hellfire missile, M60 machine gun, GAU-17 Gatling gun
Maximum speed: 233 km/h (145 mph)
Range: varies with model but generally 704 km (380 nautical miles)
Service ceiling: 5790 m (19,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 213 m/min (700 ft/min)

HHI-B6

The HHI-B6 is the standard for an anti-tank support helicopter, and the Hispanic military makes extensive use of them. Their powerful weaponry includes guns, rockets, and missiles, decimating enemy tanks. It is the most common attack helicopter in the Hispanic military.

Crew: 2 Pilots, 1 gunner
Capacity: 18,000 lb weight
Length (rotors turning): 58.17 ft (17.73 m)
Rotor diameter: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m)
Height: 12.7 ft (3.87 m)
Empty: 11,387 lb (5,165 kg)
Maximum takeoff: 11,387 lb (5,165 kg)
Armament: 1× M230 30 mm (1.18 in) cannon, 1,200 rounds, Hydra 70 FFARockets, 2 AGM-114 Hellfire, 2 AIM-92 Stinger, 2 AIM-9 Sidewinder
Maximum speed: 182 mph, 293 km/h
Range: 260 nm (300 mi, 480 km)
Service ceiling: 21,000 ft (6,400 m)
Rate of climb: 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s)

HHS-05

The HHI-92 is a clear example of how a support craft can be of use to the military. With large cargo and transport capabilities, powerful machine guns allow the HHI-92 to be useful as an anti-helicopter and anti-infantry weapon, and its speed makes it great for quick evacuations.

Crew: 2 Pilots, 1-3 Aircrew, depending on variant and mission
Capacity: 2,645 lb of cargo internally, including 14 troops or 6 stretchers, or 8,000 lb (UH-60A) or 9,000 lb of cargo externally
Length (rotors turning): 64 ft 10 in (19.76 m)
Rotor diameter: 53 ft 8 in (16.36 m)
Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m)
Empty: 10,624 lb (4,819 kg)
Maximum takeoff: 24,500 lb (11,113 kg)
Armament: 2x 7.62 mm (0.30 in) M60 machine guns, Can be equipped with VOLCANO minefield dispersal system.
Maximum speed: 357 km/h (222 mph)
Range: (704 km, 380 nautical miles)
Service ceiling: 5790 m (19,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 213 m/min (700 ft/min)

HHS-03

The same design as the HHS-05 and HHS-04, but outfitted with medical gear to serve as a flying hospital for wounded patients. Heavy armor defends the craft from bullets, at the cost of any weaponry. Used to ferry wounded troops from the battle to a military hospital.

Crew: 2 Pilots, 2 medics
Capacity: 2,645 lb of cargo internally, including 14 troops or 6 stretchers, or 8,000 lb or 9,000 lb of cargo externally
Length (rotors turning): 64 ft 10 in (19.76 m)
Rotor diameter: 53 ft 8 in (16.36 m)
Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m)
Empty: 10,624 lb (4,819 kg)
Maximum takeoff: 24,500 lb (11,113 kg)
Armament: None. Heavily reinforced armor to protect interior
Maximum speed: 357 km/h (222 mph)
Range: (704 km, 380 nautical miles)
Service ceiling: 5790 m (19,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 213 m/min (700 ft/min)

HHS-04

The last member of the HHS family, this is used to transport troops or cargo short distances. All guns have also been sacrificed in order to make more room for cargo, but armor, similar to the one found in the HHS-05, protects the interior. Usually used to transport from a safe location to a relatively safe location, but occasionally used in dire combat situations.

Crew: 2 Pilots
Capacity: 2,645 lb of cargo internally, including 20 troops or 6 stretchers, or 8,000 lb or 9,000 lb of cargo externally
Length (rotors turning): 64 ft 10 in (19.76 m)
Rotor diameter: 53 ft 8 in (16.36 m)
Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m)
Empty: 10,624 lb (4,819 kg)
Maximum takeoff: 24,500 lb (11,113 kg)
Armament: None. Heavily reinforced armor to protect interior.
Maximum speed: 357 km/h (222 mph)
Range: (704 km, 380 nautical miles)
Service ceiling: 5790 m (19,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 213 m/min (700 ft/min)

HAB-99

The HAB-99 is one of the best strategic and tactical bombers in the world, whose diversity insures it a long place on the battlefield. The only bomber used by the Hispanic military that is not a prototype, the HAB-99 promises to be the staple bomber of the Hispanic military for a couple decades at least. The first one came into serivce in 1999, and since then, the Hispanic military has only ocntinued to build more, creating a fleet that is a force to be reckoned with.

Crew: 4
Length: 146 ft (44.5 m)
Wingspan:
Extended: 137 ft (41.8 m)
Swept: 79 ft (24.1 m)
Height: 34 ft (10.4 m)
Wing area: 1,950 ft² (181.2 m²)
Empty weight: 192,000 lb (87,100 kg)
Loaded weight: 326,000 lb (148,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 477,000 lb (216,400 kg)
Maximum speed: Mach 1.25 (950 mph, 1,529 km/h)
Combat radius: 2,993 nm (3,445 mi, 5,543 km)
Maximum range: 6,478 nm (7,456 mi, 11,998 km)
Service ceiling: 60,000 ft (18,000 m)
Armament Options:
Bombs:
84× Mk-82AIR inflatable retarder general purpose bombs
84× Mk-62 Quickstrike naval mines
8× Mk-65 naval mines
30× CBU-87/89/CBU-97 Cluster Bomb Units (CBU)
30× CBU-103/104/105 WCMD
24× GBU-31 JDAM GPS guided bombs
17x GBU-38 JDAM GPS guided bombs
24× Mk-84 general purpose bombs
2x Nuclear Weapon
Missiles:
24× AGM-158 JASSM
12× AGM-154 JSOW
96x GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb GPS guided bombs
Fuel: One or more of the three internal weapons bays can be configured to carry a 10,000 gallon (38,000 L) fuel tank instead of weapons in that bay)
Avionics:
1× Westinghouse AN/APQ-164 forward-looking offensive passive phased-array radar
1× Eaton AN/ALQ-161 radar warning and defensive jamming equipment
1× AN/ASQ-184 defensive management system

HAC-90

The HAC-90 is the main cargo aircraft used by Hispanic logistical personnel. Requires landing on an airstrip, can carry huge amounts of supplies or 250 passengers each trip, making it a better cargo transporter than a troop one. Not designed for use in combat situations, it should travel from one secured area to another, and cannot withstand heavy fire or evade enemy aircraft.

Crew: 3
Capacity: 259 passengers or max 350,000 lbs cargo
Length: 187 ft 4 in (57.10 m)
Wingspan: 148 ft 5 in (45.24 m)
Height: 43 ft 0 in (13.11 m)
Wing Area: 2,927 ft² (271.9 m²)
Empty Weight: 146,300 lb (66,360 kg)
Max. Takeoff Weight: 355,000 lb (161,000 kg)
Max. Cruise Speed: 596 mph (959 km/h)
Range with Max. Payload: 2,140 miles (3,445 km)
Wing Loading: 121.3 lb/ft² (592.2 kg/m²)

HAF-A13

The HAF-A13 is among the finest fighters in the world, capable of doing excellent AA combat as well as air-to-ground strategic missions. The primary fighter used by the Hispanic military, the HAF-A13 is a capable next-gen fightercraft which has become the staple fighter used by the Hispanics. World-reknowned for its quality, the Hispanic military employs this craft in missions varying from stand-alone, to packs, to escort.

Crew: 1
Length: 50 ft 6 in (15.37 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft 0 in (10.65 m)
Height: 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m)
Wing area: 459.6 ft² (42.7 m²)
Empty weight: 26,000 lb (12,000 kg)
Loaded weight: 44,400 lb (20,100 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 60,000 lb (27,200 kg)
Maximum speed: >Mach 1.8 (1,200 mph, 1,930 km/h)
Range: 1,200 nm (1,400 mi, 2,200 km) on internal fuel
Rate of climb: classified
Armament
1 × GAU-12/U 25 mm cannon
4x AIM-120
4x AGM-158

HAW-208

The HAW-208 Sentry is a modified Boeing 707-320 commercial airframe with a rotating radar dome. The dome is 30 feet (9.1 m) in diameter, six feet (1.8 m) thick, and is held 14 feet (4.2 m) above the fuselage by two struts. It contains a AN/SPY-2 passive electronically scanned array radar subsystem that permits surveillance from the Earth's surface up into the stratosphere, over land or water. Two generators on each of the four engines provide the 1 megawatt of power required by the radar. The radar has a range of more than 250 miles (375 km) for low-flying targets and beyond the horizon (approximately 400 miles, although the actual range is classified) for aerospace vehicles flying at medium to high altitudes. The radar combined with an IFF subsystem can look down to detect, identify and track enemy and friendly low-flying aircraft by eliminating ground clutter returns that confuse other radar systems. Other major subsystems in the HAW-208 are navigation, communications and computers (data processing). Consoles display computer-processed data in graphic and tabular format on video screens. Console operators perform surveillance, identification, weapons control, battle management and communications functions. The radar and computer subsystems on the E-3 Sentry can gather and present broad and detailed battlefield information. Data are collected as events occur. This includes position and tracking information on enemy aircraft and ships, and location and status of friendly aircraft and naval vessels. The information can be sent to major command and control centers in rear areas or aboard ships. In times of crisis, these data can be forwarded to the Hispanic High Command.

Crew: 13-19
Length: 152 ft 11 in (46.61 m)
Wingspan: 145 ft 9 in (44.42 m)
Height: 41 ft 4 in (12.6 m)
Wing area: 3,050 ft² (283.4 m²)
Empty weight: 162,000 lb (73,480 kg)
Loaded weight: 325,000 lb (147,400 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 347,000 lb (156,000 kg)
Maximum speed: 530 mph (855 km/h)
Range: 1,000 miles (1,610 km)
Service ceiling: 29,000 ft (9,000 m)

Naval Ships

Citiship Carrier

This new vessel is to play an important role in the Fleet. A platform that not only supports the mobility of the Marines, but that will act like possible platform for the carrier-based aviation, and the strategic transport of ground forces as required. The capacity of the ship will be of around 900 Naval personnel, with equipments and support elements for 1,200 soldiers. Multi-functional garage and hangar space on two levels of 6,000 m², with capacity for 24 HAFs in the full aircraft carrier mode, using the light vehicles bay as storage zone.

As a result, the Citiship Carrier is another hybrid technology, which the Hispanic military is famous for. It chooses to mix and mash several technologies into one, creating a small aircraft carrier that can easily move with the rest of the fleet, and its a step away from the demagoude ships of the past. Can be used for transport of thousands of troops in lieu of carrier capacity. The first fifteen Citiships were released in January 2007, making it the newest addition to the Hispanic Navy.

Length: 230.8 m
Beam: 32.00 m
Prop to Flight deck: 27.50 m
Full load displacement: 27,079 t
Powerplant: Gas turbines Electrical (pods)
Speed: max. 21 knots, 19.5 knots at full load
Range: 7.000 km at 16 knots, 9.000 km at 15 knots
Crew: 243; Air wing: 172; Amphibious assault force: 902
Aircraft: 24 HAF-A13, 8 helicopters.

HD-6

Another new naval ship, the first one was made in 2002, and since then additional destroyers have been released, totally replacing the older models. Designed to focus on land attack and support invasion fleets. Due to their immense size and armour the HD-6 destroyers are more resistant to mines and torpedoes than smaller modern ships. These are a particular hazard when operating slowly and close in to shore. However, because of their great size, powerful magnetic and acoustic signatures and lack of space available to mount effective torpedo countermeasures, they are considerably more vulnerable to torpedo and mine assault than more modern ships. That is to say, while they may be able to absorb more hits, they will be successfully attacked more frequently because they are more attractive targets and have fewer active defenses.

Class type: Multi-mission destroyer
Displacement: 14,564 tons
Length: 600 ft (183 m)
Beam: 79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Draft: 27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Propulsion and power: 78 MW, from 2 Rolls-Royce MT-30 gas turbines and emergency diesel generators
Speed: 30.3 kt (56 km/h)
Armament:
20 × MK 57 VLS, comprising a total of 80 missiles
Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM)
Tactical Tomahawk Block IV
Standard Missile 2 Block III (SM-2)
Vertical Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket (ASROC)
2 × 155 mm Advanced Gun System
920 × 155 mm total; 600 in automated store + Auxiliary store room with up to 320 rounds
70-100 LRLAP rounds
2 × 57 mm Mk 110 Close-In Gun System (CIWS)
Sensors:
AN/SPY-3 Multi-Function Radar (MFR) (X-band, scanned array)
Volume Search Radar (VSR) (S-band, scanned array)
Aircraft complement:
4 helicopters

TF-1

The TF-1 class of frigates were purchased by the Hispanic Navy in the 1970s and 1980s as general-purpose escort vessels capable enough to do most jobs adequately, yet cheap enough to be bought in large quantities to replace aging World War II-era destroyers. They are durable, but not special in any real way.

Type: Frigate
Displacement: 4,100 tons full load
Length: 408 ft waterline, 445 ft (136 m) overall, 453 ft (138 m) for "long-hull" units
Beam: 45 ft (13.7 m)
Draught: 22 ft (6.7 m)
Speed: 30 knots
Range: 4500 nm at 20 knots
Complement: 176
Armament:
1 × single-arm Mk 13 Missile Launcher with a 40-round magazine that can handle SM-1MR anti-air/ship missiles and Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
2 × triple Mark 32 ASW torpedo tubes with Mark 46 or Mark 50 anti-submarine torpedoes
1 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
1 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
Sensors and processing systems:
Radar: SPS-49, SPS-55, Mk 92 fire control system
Sonar: SQS-56, SQR-19 Towed Array
Electronic warfare and decoys: SLQ-32(V)2
Aircraft: 2 helicopters

HF-2

The HF-2 is a smaller, more modern firgate, the first one built in 2005. It is another tiny ship, similar to the carrier, and is faster than other frigates. However, it has not yet seen extensive use in the Hispanic navy, and has yet to be tested in a military situation. The Hispanic military plans to replace the TF-1 class with HF-2 by 2012.

Length: 139m
Beam: 18 m
Draft: 5 m
Displacement: around 5500t
Speed: 41 knots on diesel only
Range: 4000nm
Sensors:
1 Phased array radar
2(?) navigation radars
IFF mode S
Sonar
Laser warning
FL1800S ESM suite
Countermeasures:
4 Decoy launchers
ECM
Armament:
8 RBS 15 Mk4
2 RAM surface-to-air missile launcher
1 127 mm lightweight Otobreda naval gun
4 27 mm MLG 27 autocannon
5 12.7 mm Hitrole-NT remote-controlled machine gun turrets
2 12.7 mm heavy machine guns (manually controlled)
Water cannons
Aircraft: 2 helicopters

H Class

From the 1950s to the 1970s, Hispanic Navy "cruisers" were large vessels equipped with heavy offensive missiles (including the Regulus nuclear cruise missile) for wide-ranging combat against land-based and sea-based targets. "Frigates" under this scheme were almost as large as the cruisers and optimized for anti-aircraft warfare, although they were capable anti-surface warfare combatants as well. In the late 1960s, the government perceived a "cruiser gap" — at the time, the Hispanic Navy possessed six ships designated as "cruisers," and because of this, in 1975 the Navy performed a massive redesignation of its forces. In 1985, the H Class Missile Cruiser was introduced.

Class type: Guided missile cruiser
Displacement: 9,500 tons
Length: 567 feet (173 m)
Speed: 32+ knots (exact maximum classified)
Range: 6,000 miles
Complement: 360
Armament:
4 RGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles
8 RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
114 vertical-launch SM-2 Standard surface-to-air (with anti-ship mode) and RUM-119 VL-ASROC anti-submarine missiles
2 127mm L/54 dual purpose guns
6 12.7x99mm or 7.62x51mm machine guns
6 torpedo tubes
Armour: limited Kevlar splinter protection in critical areas
Aircraft complement: 2 helicopters

J Class

A small ship, the J Class ship, circa 1955, is the oldest piece of military technology still actively used by the Hispanic armed forces. It's main purpose is patrol, and minesweeping, though a few have been outfitted for recon uses. Usually used in defensive fleets, as AWACS provide recon for outgoing fleets.

Crew: 22
Length: 153 ft
Range: 2500 nm at 12 knots
Speed: Cruise 13 knots on one engine. Max 16 knots on both
Armament: 1 x Bofors 40mm gun

Panther Class

The Panther Class is designed to take down enemy ships. It's sleek design makes it hard to detect by sonar, and its compatability with cruise missiles makes it a dangeorus support submarine in any fleet. The first one was built in 1991, and the Panther Class has beocme the fastest and most lethal submarine in the Hispanic fleets.

Length: 360 ft (110 m)
Armament:
6 × 21 in (533 mm) forward torpedo tubes
12 Vertical Launch System tubes (Tomahawk Missiles)
Speed: 25+ knots (46 km/h) submerged
Depth: greater than 800 ft (240 m)
Complement: 140

Leopard Class

The Leopard Class is another submarine, and doubles as anti-ship and anti-sub. It is used in a support role with specialist submarines, and they are slowly being phased out. This submarine has been used since 1969, and the two other submarine classes are set to replace the Leopard class by 2010.

Length: 251 feet 8 inches (76.74m)
Complement: 85 officers and men
Armament: nine 21-inch bow torpedo tubes
Speed: 15 knots (27.75 km/h) surfaced, 29 knots submerged (53.65 km/h)
Depth: 700 feet

Tiger Class

The Tiger class is a smaller version of the Leopard submarine, designed only to seek and destroy enemy submarines. Armed with extensive radar and sonar capabilities, it serves as a recon submarine, as well as its primary anti-sub purpose. The Tiger Class was first released in 1997, making it the most modern submarine in the navy, but not many are planned to be built, as submarine warfare becomes more and more obsolete. Has some stealth capabilities, but this is not exploited by the Hispanic submarines.

Length: 88 meters
Armament:
24 × 21 in (533 mm) forward torpedo tubes
Speed: 25+ knots (46 km/h) submerged
Depth: greater than 800 ft (240 m)
Complement: 86

Wrath Class

The Wrath class is a small nuclear submarine deisgned to stay underwater for extended periods of time and launch nuclear strikes against enemy states. It can also fire a few torpedos but this is not its prime purpose. It's small size makes it harder to detect by sonar, and it is the smallest nuclear submarine class in the world. The first Wrath Class submarine was built in 1982.

Length: 77.0 m
Speed: 28 knots
Hull: Low magnetic steel
Crew: 65
Compartments: 10
Armament:
6 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes for 18 Type 53 torpedoes or mines.
2 ICBM nuclear warheads

Nuclear Weaponry

The Hispanic Free State currently has four active nuclear warheads, and an undisclosed amount of dormant ones. The four active ones are all located on two nuclear submarines, and these submarines can be positioned around the world for a nuclear strike. Hispanic bombers are also able to use nuclear weaponry, and drop it, so the potential for Hispanic nuclear attack is a profound one. Hispania uses ICBM missiles.

See Also

Hispania
Tropico