Rainier Jaeger A-AADS

This is Jaeger; An anti-air defense system built by Rainier Aerospace for EternalDarkness's Air Defense Challenge. Jaeger combines short-range and medium-range interception methods for an effective combination of airspace protection.

18-Minute Demo Video

Release Trailer Video

OPERATIONS:

AG-1 = Gyro-Stabilization, Off-Road Assist, & Roll-Over Recovery On/Off (HIGHLY Recommend you turn this on while driving to prevent roll-overs since Jaeger has a high CG)
AG-2 = Main Weapons Fire Control Master Arm On/Off
AG-3 = HVMM Missile Fire Control & Launch Pods Extend/Retract
AG-4 = Gas Electric Power Generator On/Off
AG-5 = Warning Beacons On/Off
AG-6 = Flasher Lights On/Off
AG-7 = Main Lights & Head Lights On/Off
AG-8 = Engine, Steering, & Drive Systems On/Off

SPECIAL OPERATIONS:

Pitch (W/S) = Forward & Reverse Drive
Roll (A/D) = Left & Right Steering
AG-1 + Yaw (Q/E) = Left & Right Steering (only works in water)
LandingGear = Support Legs Extend/Retract
V = Launch Flares/Chaff

BACKSTORY:

The Jaeger A-AADS was developed for an Air Defense military competition for 3 air defense system contracts. After some consideration, Rainier decided to pursue the competition, and decided on going with a self-propelled platform. That platform was decided to be an off-road truck; one that could also have other uses outside of the air defense criteria. The truck was developed first, earning the name "Grizzly" and designation "MPAT-V" which stood for Mult-Purpose All-Terrain Vehicle. The truck was designed using computer simulations & computer-aid-design (CAD) to find an optimal truck design. Since Rainier was an aviation-oriented company and not a land vehicle or truck company, they had to do a LOT of experimentation with the truck design, particularly the main systems such as the drive-shaft & independent suspension system, fuel tanks position, engine position, and transmission. The first prototype was completed in early May and immediately began off-road tests in the wilderness near Okanagan in eastern Washington state. The truck is powered by a 500HP-600HP Cummins N14 diesel engine with a 10-speed manual transmission. The truck's suspension system surpassed all of Rainier's expectations; considering it was Rainier's first serious attempt at land vehicles. However the far-forward position of the cab created an obstacle at times when off-roading in severe terrain and the truck would often not be able to drive onto a severely steep mountainside, and would also get stuck if equipped with the large storage box at the rear of the truck's flatbed. But the truck still performed excellent in low-to-moderate terrain.

The 2nd Grizzly prototype was completed in mid-May and also underwent tests. The 2nd Grizzly MPAT-V would serve as the prototype test platform for the Jaeger A-AADS mounting & integration. The Grizzly and Jaeger systems were developed side-by-side, and the Jaeger also underwent computer simulations & virtual wargame scenarios before the first Jaeger system was complete. After 2nd Grizzly was completed and tested, the Jaeger A-AADS was successfully mounted & integrated on the 2nd Grizzly by late-May, and will begin weapon trials over the course of the summer in June & July against target drones.

The Jaeger A-AADS incorporates a CIWS based off the Phalanx CIWS & C-RAM systems in using an M61 Vulcan Gatling gun, except the Jaeger CIWS features mountings for SAM missile launches on the side, and the Jaeger CIWS has an uprated rate of fire. Like the Phalanx, the Jaeger CIWS has a large radar system mounted on top of the gun, and also has infrared targeting as well as a visual tracking camera. Jaeger also incorporates a modified, ground-launched variant of the AIM-9X Sidewinder infrared-guided missile for short-range interception. A trailer-pup is towed behind the Grizzly truck, which also carries a modified ground-launched variant of the AIM-120C AMRAAM radar-guided missile for medium-range interception. Perhaps the most radical feature of the Jaeger system, is Rainier's CIM-125 Killspeed HVMM missile, which is a hyper-velocity micro-missile that uses kinetic energy to disable enemy aircraft and enemy missiles. It compliments the Jaeger CIWS gun. The HVMMs' have enough fuel for a range of 3, possibly 5 miles, and can be launched in volleys/groups that can be redirected to multiple targets. The HVMMs' use "host guidance", and rely on the "host" (the Jaeger in this case) for target guidance, which can be both infrared and radar guidance.

The Jaeger A-AADS in the future will incorporate more options, such as more HVMM's, and a laser turret in place of the Jaeger CIWS gun. The Jaeger & Grizzly systems will be put into production if they receive any firm orders.

Extendable support legs

Detailed suspension

Extendable/Retractable HVMM Missile Pods

Defensive Chaff/Flares

Enjoy!