🇳🇱 Vehicle Suggestion: Dutch‑Operated NASAMS 3 / NOMADS Configuration
Subtree: French‑Benelux
Type: Medium‑range Surface‑to‑Air Missile (SAM) System
Nation Operator: Netherlands (via DGLC)
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Background & Service in the Netherlands
- The Netherlands has operated NASAMS II since 2006 under its Joint Ground‑based Air Defence Command (DGLC) picryl.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13armyrecognition.com+13.
- As part of the CITADEL modernisation program, the Dutch MoD ordered six NASAMS‑3 batteries and four NOMADS short‑range batteries, with deliveries from 2028 alert5.com+6janes.com+6vpk.name+6.
- Each NASAMS‑3 battery includes three six-cell launchers, Thales Ground Master 200 radars, and extended-range AMRAAM‑ER, AIM‑120C‑7/8, and AIM‑9X‑2 missiles armyrecognition.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7vpk.name+7.
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In‑Game Loadout & Chassis
- Variant Name: NASAMS 3 (Dutch Configuration)
- Chassis: Likely mounted on Iveco or Scania trucks (as used in Dutch service)
- Missiles:
- AMRAAM‑ER for extended range (~60 km)
- AIM‑120C‑7/C‑8 standard AMRAAM
- AIM‑9X‑2 Sidewinder for short‑range engagements
- Sensors: Mounted with Sentinel or Ground Master 200 3D radars, integrated via Link 16 and Dutch Thales tactical datalink govconexec.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13vpk.name+13en.wikipedia.org+11defence-industry.eu+11vpk.name+11.
NOMADS – Dutch SRAD Module
- A mobile short‑range system mounted on ACSV G5 tracked chassis, with two missile canisters (4 × AIM‑9X‑2), a lift‑mast radar, Remote‑Weapon Station, and EW gear armyrecognition.com+6vpk.name+6vpk.name+6.
- Provides point and front‑line air defence, networked with NASAMS batteries.
Suggested In‑Game Role & Balance
- Role: SPAA battery with long-range (~60 km) engagement envelope
- Strengths:
- Multi-missile capability (AMRAAM-ER, AIM‑9X)
- Networked sensors & datalink integration
- Tight integration with Dutch DGLC systems
- Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to SEAD or suppression
- Limited reload capacity
- Balance: High-tier BR, complementing Dutch Patriot at higher altitudes and NOMADS at shorter ranges.
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Why It Fits the Benelux Tree
- offers a french equivalent of the new modern SPAA’s
- NASAMS fills a gap in the French‑Benelux tech tree for modern medium‑range SPAA
- Nomads offers mobile SRAD variant, adding tactical flexibility