Lesk Aircraft Corporation

2024-10-19T00:25:16Z

Pershing: /* Aircraft Designed and Produced by LAC */

{{Corporation
| name = LAC
| full_name = Lesk Aircraft Corporation
| logo = LAC_Logo.png
| industry = Manufacturing, Aerospace and Technology
| headquarters = [[Lesk]], [[Zalkent]]
| area = Zalkent
| foundation_year = 2138
| ceo = Kaito Kanae
| logodesc =
| area_served =
}}
[[Category:Corporations]]
'''Lesk Aircraft Corporation (LAC)''' is a [[Zalkent|Zalkentian]] company specializing in aircraft design and manufacturing, and was founded in 2138, soon after the birth of [[Zalkent]]. Founded by the Fuyurikan businessman '''Hiroyuki Takeyō''', this company quickly rose to stardom as it provided the first of Zalkent's indigenously designed aircraft. It continued to operate throughout the Burr War and the Zalkentian Civil War. LAC consistently produced aircraft that were revolutionary for their time period within the nation and its infant industry.

In 2176, LAC's advanced stealth bureau split off due to a feud regarding aircraft design and the future of air combat as a whole. This stealth division became what is now known as [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics]]. Despite the existence of Tenrai, LAC has continued to hold a very slight edge in the Zalkentian Aerospace Market.
== Aircraft Designed and Produced by LAC==
*[[A/I-44 Illusión]]
*[[F-0 Avalon]]
*[[Type 11 Invicta]]
*[[Type 22]]
*[[Type 23 Hannya]]
*[[T/M-2]]
*[[LF-02 Besshikime]]
*[[ZF-02 Karelja]]
*[[ZLF-01 Comet]]
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[[Category:Corporations]]

Type 11 Invicta

2024-10-19T00:24:51Z

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{{Craft|full_name=LAC Type 11 Invicta|type=Air Superiority Fighter|origin=[[Zalkent]]|designer=[[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]]|operators=[[Zalkent]]|design_start=2174|design_end=2178|prod_start=2179|prod_end=2200|built=???|serv_start=2180|serv_end=N/A|cost=???|image=Type11Naval 1.png|imagedesc=Zalkentian F-11N Block 10}}

The '''Type 11 Invicta''', commonly known as either the '''F-11''' or '''ASF-11''', is a Twin-Engine Air Superiority Fighter developed by [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|'''LAC''']] in the mid-late 2170s in order to fill a hole in the [[Royal Zalkentian Air Corps|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps''']], which lacked a competitive air superiority aircraft at the time.

==Development==
The development of the Type 11 was spurred by the knowledge that the aircraft fielded by the '''RZAC''' were not up to par with contemporary designs fielded by nations like '''[[Crytil]]''', which spurred the development of a new aircraft. Designated internally at '''LAC''' as ''ASF: Project-11'', the '''Type 11''' was in its infancy. This aircraft went through a couple design changes with regards to its airframe and internal weapons bays, with original design documents having a rounded underside to the aircraft. The aircraft with rounded undersides were dubbed the "'''XF-11 Series'''" of two prototypes. Eventually, after a couple design changes it ended up with the current missile load and flattened underside that is a staple of the Type 11 airframe, Blocks 1 and later.

This aircraft was also one of the main causes that '''TAAE''' cited during the '''[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics]] - [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation]]''' feud and subsequent split in 2176.

==== Carrier-Borne Variants ====
The Type 11 was also converted for use on aircraft carriers in the year 2199, at the request of the [[Zalkentian Navy|'''Naval Ordinance Bureau''']]. Dubbed internally as the ''ASF: Project-11N'', this was created as a stopgap measure to fill the ranks of the '''Fleet Air Force''' until the '''[[Tenrai SF-1]]''' reached true mass production and operational capacity. The prototype was dubbed the "'''XNF-11'''", and included reinforced landing gear and corrosion resistant coating.

In order to prevent confusion with the '''RZAC''', the '''FAF''' variants were named the '''F-11N Invicta'''. These airframes also adopted a dark blue paint scheme, with accents reflecting the colors of the flag found on the control surfaces.

==Operational History==
<nowiki>###</nowiki>

==Variants==

===Air Corps===
*'''XF-11''': Prototype Series - 2 Built
*'''Type 11 Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''Type 11 Blocks 5-20''': Current Production Aircraft
[[File:Type11AF 1.png|thumb|none|'''''RZAC''''' ''Type 11 Block 20'']]
===Fleet Air Force ===

*'''XNF-11''': Prototype Conversion - 1 Built
*'''F-11N Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''F-11N Blocks 5-10''': Current Model

===Gallery===
[[File:Type11NAV+AF1.png|none|thumb|'''''RZAC''' Type 11 Block 20 (Front) and '''FAF''' F-11N Block 10 (Back) in formation'']]
[[Category:Aircraft]]

F-0 Avalon

2024-10-19T00:22:56Z

Zalkentian Navy

2024-10-09T04:06:12Z

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{{Organisation
|full_title=Royal Zalkentian Navy
|flag=|emblem=
|est_date=7 March, 2182
|dis_date=
|motto=The Holy Wind Shall Guide Us.
|members=[[Zalkent]]
|abbreviation=RZN
|type=Military
|location=[[Zalkent|Lesk, Zalkent]]
|leader_title= Supreme Naval Commander
|leader= Chūichiro Nakuro
{{Organisation/Navy
|ensign = Zalkent Kingdom Flag.png
|jack = Zalkent naval jack-2.png
|pennant =
|aircraft_carrier = [[Valkyrie Class Supercarrier|Valkyrie Class]]
|amphibious_assault_ship =
|landing_platform_dock =
|battleship = [[Morser Class Battleship|Morser Class]] [[Admiral Nakamura Class Battlecruiser|Admiral Nakamura Class]]
|cruiser =
|destroyer = [[Hikaze Class Destroyer|Hikaze Class]]
|frigate = [[Ikano-Class Guided Missile Frigate|Ikano Class]]
|corvette =
|fast_ attack_craft =
|offshore_patrol_vessel =
|cutter =
|submarine = [[Type 271 Submarine|Type 271]]
|oiler =
|supply_ship =
|survey_ship =
|icebreaker =
|boat =
|attack = [[Tenrai Model 72]]
|bomber =
|electronic_warfare =
|fighter = [[Tenrai SF-1]] [[Type 11 Invicta]] [[Tenrai Model 72]]
|reconnaissance =
|helicopter =
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}}

The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''' is the naval service branch of the [[Zalkent|'''Zalkentian''']] armed forces.
==History==
<nowiki>###</nowiki>

==Organization==
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''' has multiple different organizations under it. Procurement of aircraft and ships is handled by the '''Naval Ordinance Bureau'''. However, with regards to combat services, there are three within the Navy. These branches are the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''', the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet''', and the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm'''.

=== Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force ===
The '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''' is a relatively new development for the Navy, as a carrier was not considered until the year 2198 due to the cost of operation. The '''Fleet Air Force (FAF)''' is primarily comprised of volunteers from the [[Zalkentian Air Force|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps (RZAC)''']], which is reflected by the equipment that is utilized. The aircraft that are used in the FAF primarily consists of modified '''RZAC''' land-based aircraft, such as the [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai Model 72|Model 72]] and [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]] [[Type 11 Invicta]]. The decision to do this was to reduce the training costs for the pilots in the FAF, while still providing capable airframes and pilots to the Navy. Production of the '''RZN'''-'''RZAC''' jointly developed [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai SF-1|SF-1]] has slowly begun to ramp up in recent years, which has led to these aircraft being integrated into the FAF, slowly phasing out the Invicta. Invicta airframes have slowly ended up in the hands of the RZAC, with some ending up as combat trainers for the FAF.

===Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet===
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet''' is the oldest organization within the service, being formed in the year 2182. However, up until the recent development of the '''''[[Hikaze Class Destroyer]]''''', the Surface Fleet only operated on loaned ships from Zalkentian allies. The exception to this being the two [[Morser Class Battleship|Morser Class Battleships]], '''''Allondria''''' and '''''Blytheria''''', that were transferred from '''[[Zokesia]]''' in 2184. This spurred the development of the '''''Hikaze Class'''''. The majority of the budget is focused on increasing the size of this naval arm, with emphasis being placed on the acquisition of an aircraft carrier [[Valkyrie Class Supercarrier|'''''RZS Masahiro Ashigaru''''']] and the expansion of the escort forces used as part of the '''New Navy Program (NNP)'''. With the planned acquisition of the Third Capital Ship for the Navy, the Surface Fleet aims to operate at least 15 escort type vessels alongside them in order to reduce the risk of catastrophic losses. The '''''[[Admiral Nakamura Class Battlecruiser]]''''' is also being considered as a surface disruption vessel, being capable of operating entirely autonomously from the main fleet itself. However, this ship is currently only a possibility, and is estimated to have incredibly high costs.

==== Fleets and Doctrine ====
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet''' plans to consist of one main fleet, the '''1st Fleet''', which will encompass most ships operated by the Surface Fleet. The 1st Fleet can also be split off into multiple task groups per mission parameters.

Doctrinally, the Surface Fleet focuses on the ideas of the Chain of Command and Operational Initiative, as well as placing emphasis on the multi-mission capabilities that most ships operated by the Surface Fleet have. This allows flexibility in the missions that are undertaken by the ships, and prevents operational stiffness as well as dependence on orders provided by the Chain of Command. The initiative is given to the officers of the ships, which can make the difference in a life or death scenario. The caveat with this approach is that glory hunting is encouraged, which is partially muted by how the officers and captains are trained.

===Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm===
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm''' is one of the combat organizations within the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''', and is a core part of the naval operations. Established in 2190, the Submarine Arm was initially tasked with Anti-Submarine R&D, along with naval intelligence and counter-intelligence. However, after the '''[[Type 271 Submarine|''Type 271 Submarine'']]''' was developed, the role of the service changed to become an active combat force. The Submarine Arm currently operates 7 vessels, but this number is planned to increase to 15 as part of the '''New Navy Program (NNP)''', with potentially more hulls being produced after the first 15 are finished.

==== Doctrine ====
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm''' has a doctrine centered around multi-role capabilities, like the Surface Fleet, and emphasizes the importance of the Chain of Command and Operational Initiative. Submarine commanders are encouraged to operate within mission parameters by relying on their own instinct in the moment, which helps to prevent operational stiffness and complete dependence on orders from '''Submarine Command'''. However, this doctrinal decision has the unwanted side effect of encouraging glory hunting, so commanders are trained to weigh their current situation against their desire to be labelled as a "war hero". Two of the main roles that the Submarine Arm is trained in is the disruption of surface vessels and an active hunter-killer role against both submarines and surface ships.

==Equipment==
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|+Royal Zalkentian Navy Ship Inventory
! data-sort-type="text" width="30%" |Unit
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="8" |Image
! data-sort-type="test" width="5" |Planned
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="5" |In service
! data-sort-type="text" width="40%" |Notes
|-
|[[Valkyrie Class Supercarrier]]|| ||1||0||
|-
|[[Morser Class Battleship]]||[[File:Zalkent DDG-01+BBG-01.png|center|250px|]]||0||2||
|-
|[[Admiral Nakamura Class Battlecruiser]]|| ||0||0||Design Study
|-
|[[Project 2192 Heavy Guided Missile Escort Cruiser]]|| ||0||0||Under Development - Will Be Named Soon
|-
|[[Hikaze Class Destroyer]]||[[File:Hikaze2.png|center|250px|]]||5||4||
|-
|[[Type 271 Submarine]]||[[File:Type-271Sub1.png|center|250px|]]||15||7||
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 70%; text-align:center;"
|+Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force Inventory
! data-sort-type="text" width="30%" |Unit
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="8" |Image
! data-sort-type="test" width="5" |In Service
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="5" |On Order
! data-sort-type="text" width="40%" |Notes
|-
|[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai SF-1|SF-1]]|| ||15||35||
|-
|[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai Model 72|Model 72]]|| ||30||20||
|-
|[[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]] [[Type 11 Invicta|F-11N Invicta]]|| [[File:Type11Naval 1.png|center|200px|]]||15||0||Naval Designation for the '''Type 11 Invicta'''. Transitioning to trainer usage, or being sent to the '''RZAC'''.
|}

Hikaze-Class Destroyer

2024-06-20T22:20:19Z

Pershing:

The Hikaze (''"Wind of Light" - Fuyurikan: 光風)'' class is a type of Guided Missile Destroyer developed in [[Zalkent]] to be fielded in the [[Zalkentian Navy|Royal Zalkentian Navy]] for multi-mission profiles.

{{Craft
|name = Hikaze Class
|full_name = Prj. 2184 "Hikaze" Large Multi-Mission Guided Missile Destroyer
|image =DDG 01-Zalkent.png |imagedesc = RZS Hikaze DDG-01 testing its Anti-Air Systems c. 2199
|type=Ship
|role=Multi-Mission Guided Missile Destroyer
|origin=[[Zalkent]]
|design_start=2184
|design_end=2190
|prod_start=2197
|prod_end=N/A
|designer=Narinō Combined Industries
|cost=232,713 - Unarmed
|built=4
|serv_start= 2199
|serv_end=N/A
|operators=[[Zalkent]]
{{Craft/Naval Vessel
|mass=1,190 tons
|length=119.3
|width=19.7
|height=25.6
|propulsion= 3 NCI Electric Naval Propulsion Units 2 NCI GT-77 Gas Turbine
|knots=29|metres=14.6
|range=N/A
|crew=178
|sensors=TEB ARC Type 78N ID-FCRS Type 81 Sonar System
|armament=
48 VLS Cells 1 5"/127mm Mod 4 Naval Gun 3 Oerlikon Millennium Cannons 2 250MW Type 99 Directed Energy Weapons
|vehicles=Aircraft
|quantity= 1 Rotary Wing Aircraft
}}
}}
==Development ==
With the establishment of the Royal Zalkentian Navy in 2182, the Naval Ordinance Bureau commissioned NCI to develop a Multirole Guided Missile Escort. Designated internally as ''"Project 2184 Missile Cruiser"'', but due to fears within certain factions of the General Assembly that there would be retribution for fielding an advanced capital ship, and considering the paranoia from the Burr War and Civil War, the project was later renamed to ''"Project 2184 Large Multi-Mission Guided Missile Destroyer"'' as a result. The development was faced with numerous technical issues due to this being the first ship indigenously developed in Zalkent since the Burr War. Multiple parties outside the government have argued that the ship should be classified as a Guided Missile Cruiser, but the government remained firm on the decision to prevent the ship class from being labelled as a Guided Missile Cruiser.

The systems that make up the ship were subcontracted out to multiple technology and weapons firms across Zalkent, with the Type 78 Integrated Detection and Fire Control Radar System (ID-FCRS) and the Type 81 Sonar System being chosen for the vessels. The propulsion systems were manufactured in house by NHI. As for the weapons systems, they were chosen by the Naval Ordinance Bureau itself, as they fit the requirements for the profile of the class. The ship also integrated the Tenrai Electronics Bureau (TEB) produced Advanced Resource Computer for Crew Reduction, abbreviated as ARC or ARCCR. ARC utilizes multiple computer systems to monitor the status of the entire ship, providing detailed diagnostics to the crew at all times, which was a necessity due to the size of the Royal Zalkentian Navy.

==Design==
[[File:Rear Type-78N Array.png|left|thumb|Rear view of ''RZS Hikaze'' showing the rear ''Type 78N ID-FCRS'' Array.]]
[[File:Zalkent-DDG01VLS.png|left|thumb|VLS bay on ''RZS Narikaze''.]]
The design of the Hikaze was based on observations of foreign naval fleets and the necessity for an escort type ship within the newly formed Royal Zalkentian Navy. The Hikaze Class was the first time that the Type 78 ID-FCRS saw naval deployment, which was previously only used on land based Anti-Air emplacements. This proved the capabilities of the system for future ship classes, but the early arrays had issues with corrosion from the ocean waters. This led to the refitting of the lead ship with the Type 78N ID-FCRS arrays, which were reinforced to deal with the corrosive properties of salt water. The array failures were the reasoning behind the delayed commissioning of ''RZS Hikaze''. There were also issues present with the supplied ARC System configurations, but these were minor problems that were updated during the integration of the Type 78N variant of the ID-FCRS.

There were also issues that plagued the class with regards to its propulsion and power systems, which was a change present from the original contract. The original production called for two propulsion units that were powered by an NCI GT-77 Gas Turbine. The ship in that current configuration was simulated to only be able to reach about 20kn, which necessitated a redesign of the system. The issue with the power system was that one GT-77 Gas Turbine could not feasibly power the Type 78N ID-FCRS and the Type 81 Sonar, so this also required a redesign. The new system had introduced a third propulsion unit which enabled the ship to reach a maximum speed of 29-30kn, whilst a second GT-77 was introduced to offset the power costs.

The VLS system was also riddled with issues regarding missile clearance, which required a slight modification to ''Hikaze'' and ''Narikaze'' following the information gained from ''Hikaze'' during her commissioning. The problems with the original system caused missiles to have problems launching, with one instance almost causing a detonation in the VLS bay. The missile only had a simulated warhead which prevented the potential loss of the entire ship. These problems placed a strain on the program, and affected the Naval Ordinance Bureau's opinion of the ship class as a whole, as the first two ships of the class had to be partially redesigned to include a new VLS bay.

Between the technical troubles and massive cost spike of the program itself, the Naval Ordinance Bureau made the decision to reduce the order size from eight ships originally down to five ships, with the fifth hull on the verge of being cancelled entirely. However, these issues were only really present in the original Flight I variants, with the first two ships of the class being refitted to Flight IA status alleviating most of the issues previously present. ''RZS Harukaze'' and ''RZS Mizukaze'' are both part of the Flight II program, which has removed many of the teething issues that the class originally experienced. The information gained about the ''Hikaze Class'' Flight II series from the ongoing commissioning of ''Harukaze'' has brought some faith back in the class. During the commissioning of the first Flight II destroyer, and construction of the second, Flight IA destroyers ''Hikaze'' and ''Narikaze'' were later modified to the Flight IB specification, which introduced an updated Fire Control System and the 5"/127mm Mod 4 Naval Gun found on the Flight II series.

==Service History==
[[File:Zalkent DDG-01+BBG-01.png|left|thumb|''RZS Hikaze'' alongside interim 1st Fleet Flagship ''RZS Allondria''.]]
The first ship of the class, ''RZS Hikaze DDG-01'' was commissioned on June 12th, 2199 and the second ship, ''RZS Narikaze DDG-02'' being commissioned on December 19th, 2199 as part of the New Navy Program (NNP). ''RZS Harukaze DDG-03'' is expected to commission in January or February of 2200, with ''RZS Mizukaze DDG-04'' being expected to finish construction around the time that ''Harukaze'' is finished with commissioning. The fifth ship of the class, designated hull number ''DDG-05'', is currently unnamed and planned to be laid down sometime in 2200, with construction finishing in 2201 or 2202. However, ''DDG-05'' is on the verge of cancellation due to budgetary concerns. These five ships are expected to primarily serve the role of Air-Defense Escort for the flagship [[Valkyrie Class Supercarrier|''RZS Masahiro Ashigaru'']] in the ''[[Zalkentian Navy|Zalkentian 1st Fleet]]'', but they have Anti-Ship and Shore Bombardment capabilities built in as part of their Multi-Mission profile. These destroyers are going to be a core part of the 1st Fleet, and have become fan favorites among their crews for being highly automated and easy to control, whilst having capable defenses for both the ships themselves and the other vessels in the fleet.

Currently, ''RZS Hikaze'' and ''RZS Narikaze'' have served as escorts for the interim 1st Fleet Flagship, Battleship ''[[Morser Class Battleship|RZS Allondria]]'', during her voyage to the [[Confederacy of Atreus]] in order to bring the 1st Fleet Admiral to the ''RZS Masahiro Ashigaru'', which is currently under construction. This voyage also served as a successful training sortie for the crew of the Allondria, and assisted in the training of the crew for the Battleship ''[[Morser Class Battleship|RZS Blythehria]]''.

==Ships==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Name
!Laid Down
!Launched
!Commissioned
!Fate
!Operator
!Variant
|-
|''RZS Hikaze''
| March 17th, 2197
|November 21st, 2198
|June 12th, 2199
|Active
|Royal Zalkentian Navy
|Flight IB
|-
|''RZS Narikaze''
| April 11th, 2198
|July 1st, 2199
|December 19th, 2199
|Active
|Royal Zalkentian Navy
|Flight IB
|-
|''RZS Harukaze''
|September 29th, 2198
|November 15th, 2199
|N/A
|Commissioning
|Royal Zalkentian Navy
|Flight II
|-
|''RZS Mizukaze''
|June 9th, 2199
|N/A
|N/A
|Pending Completion
|Royal Zalkentian Navy
|Flight II
|-
|''Unnamed Hull DDG-05''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
| Planned
|Royal Zalkentian Navy
|N/A
|-
|''Unnamed Hull DDG-06''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Cancelled
| Royal Zalkentian Navy
|N/A
|-
|''Unnamed Hull DDG-07''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
| Cancelled
|Royal Zalkentian Navy
|N/A
|-
|''Unnamed Hull DDG-08''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Cancelled
|Royal Zalkentian Navy
|N/A
|}

[[Category:Naval Craft]]

Type 11 Invicta

2024-06-20T22:06:39Z

Pershing:

{{Craft|full_name=LAC Type 11 Invicta|type=Air Superiority Fighter|origin=[[Zalkent]]|designer=[[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]]|operators=[[Zalkent]]|design_start=2174|design_end=2178|prod_start=2179|prod_end=N/A|built=???|serv_start=2180|serv_end=N/A|cost=???|image=Type11Naval 1.png|imagedesc=Zalkentian F-11N Block 10}}

The '''Type 11 Invicta''', commonly known as either the '''F-11''' or '''ASF-11''', is a Twin-Engine Air Superiority Fighter developed by [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|'''LAC''']] in the mid-late 2170s in order to fill a hole in the [[Royal Zalkentian Air Corps|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps''']], which lacked a competitive air superiority aircraft at the time.

==Development==
The development of the Type 11 was spurred by the knowledge that the aircraft fielded by the '''RZAC''' were not up to par with contemporary designs fielded by nations like '''[[Crytil]]''', which spurred the development of a new aircraft. Designated internally at '''LAC''' as ''ASF: Project-11'', the '''Type 11''' was in its infancy. This aircraft went through a couple design changes with regards to its airframe and internal weapons bays, with original design documents having a rounded underside to the aircraft. The aircraft with rounded undersides were dubbed the "'''XF-11 Series'''" of two prototypes. Eventually, after a couple design changes it ended up with the current missile load and flattened underside that is a staple of the Type 11 airframe, Blocks 1 and later.

This aircraft was also one of the main causes that '''TAAE''' cited during the '''[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics]] - [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation]]''' feud and subsequent split in 2176.

==== Carrier-Borne Variants ====
The Type 11 was also converted for use on aircraft carriers in the year 2199, at the request of the [[Zalkentian Navy|'''Naval Ordinance Bureau''']]. Dubbed internally as the ''ASF: Project-11N'', this was created as a stopgap measure to fill the ranks of the '''Fleet Air Force''' until the '''[[Tenrai SF-1]]''' reached true mass production and operational capacity. The prototype was dubbed the "'''XNF-11'''", and included reinforced landing gear and corrosion resistant coating.

In order to prevent confusion with the '''RZAC''', the '''FAF''' variants were named the '''F-11N Invicta'''. These airframes also adopted a dark blue paint scheme, with accents reflecting the colors of the flag found on the control surfaces.

==Operational History==
<nowiki>###</nowiki>

==Variants==

===Air Corps===
*'''XF-11''': Prototype Series - 2 Built
*'''Type 11 Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''Type 11 Blocks 5-20''': Current Production Aircraft
[[File:Type11AF 1.png|thumb|none|'''''RZAC''''' ''Type 11 Block 20'']]
===Fleet Air Force ===

*'''XNF-11''': Prototype Conversion - 1 Built
*'''F-11N Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''F-11N Blocks 5-10''': Current Model

===Gallery===
[[File:Type11NAV+AF1.png|none|thumb|'''''RZAC''' Type 11 Block 20 (Front) and '''FAF''' F-11N Block 10 (Back) in formation'']]
[[Category:Aircraft]]

Type 11 Invicta

2024-06-20T22:04:50Z

Pershing: /* Gallery */

{{Craft|full_name=LAC Type 11 Invicta|type=Air Superiority Fighter|origin=[[Zalkent]]|designer=[[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]]|operators=[[Zalkent]]|design_start=2174|design_end=2178|prod_start=2179|prod_end=N/A|built=???|serv_start=2180|serv_end=N/A|cost=???|image=Type11Naval 1.png|imagedesc=Zalkentian F-11N Block 10}}

The '''Type 11 Invicta''', commonly known as either the '''F-11''' or '''ASF-11''', is a Twin-Engine Air Superiority Fighter developed by [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|'''LAC''']] in the mid-late 2170s in order to fill a hole in the [[Royal Zalkentian Air Corps|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps''']], which lacked a competitive air superiority aircraft at the time.

==Development==
The development of the Type 11 was spurred by the knowledge that the aircraft fielded by the '''RZAC''' were not up to par with contemporary designs fielded by nations like '''[[Crytil]]''', which spurred the development of a new aircraft. Designated internally at '''LAC''' as ''ASF: Project-11'', the '''Type 11''' was in its infancy. This aircraft went through a couple design changes with regards to its airframe and internal weapons bays, with original design documents having a rounded underside to the aircraft. The aircraft with rounded undersides were dubbed the "'''XF-11 Series'''" of two prototypes. Eventually, after a couple design changes it ended up with the current missile load and flattened underside that is a staple of the Type 11 airframe, Blocks 1 and later.

This aircraft was also one of the main causes that '''TAAE''' cited during the '''[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics]] - [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation]]''' feud and subsequent split in 2176.

==== Carrier-Borne Variants ====
The Type 11 was also converted for use on aircraft carriers in the year 2199, at the request of the [[Zalkentian Navy|'''Naval Ordinance Bureau''']]. Dubbed internally as the ''ASF: Project-11N'', this was created as a stopgap measure to fill the ranks of the '''Fleet Air Force''' until the '''[[Tenrai SF-1]]''' reached true mass production and operational capacity. The prototype was dubbed the "'''XNF-11'''", and included reinforced landing gear and corrosion resistant coating.

In order to prevent confusion with the '''RZAC''', the '''FAF''' variants were named the '''F-11N Invicta'''. These airframes also adopted a dark blue paint scheme, with accents reflecting the colors of the flag found on the control surfaces.

==Operational History==
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==Variants==

===Air Corps===
*'''XF-11''': Prototype Series - 2 Built
*'''Type 11 Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''Type 11 Blocks 5-20''': Current Production Aircraft
[[File:Type11AF 1.png|thumb|none|'''''RZAC''''' ''Type 11 Block 20'']]
===Fleet Air Force ===

*'''XNF-11''': Prototype Conversion - 1 Built
*'''F-11N Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''F-11N Blocks 5-10''': Current Model

===Gallery===
[[File:Type11NAV+AF1.png|none|thumb|'''''RZAC''' Type 11 Block 20 and '''FAF''' F-11N Block 10 in formation'']]
[[Category:Aircraft]]

File:Type11NAV+AF1.png

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Type 11 Invicta

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The '''Type 11 Invicta''', commonly known as either the '''F-11''' or '''ASF-11''', is a Twin-Engine Air Superiority Fighter developed by [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|'''LAC''']] in the mid-late 2170s in order to fill a hole in the [[Royal Zalkentian Air Corps|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps''']], which lacked a competitive air superiority aircraft at the time.

==Development==
The development of the Type 11 was spurred by the knowledge that the aircraft fielded by the '''RZAC''' were not up to par with contemporary designs fielded by nations like '''[[Crytil]]''', which spurred the development of a new aircraft. Designated internally at '''LAC''' as ''ASF: Project-11'', the '''Type 11''' was in its infancy. This aircraft went through a couple design changes with regards to its airframe and internal weapons bays, with original design documents having a rounded underside to the aircraft. The aircraft with rounded undersides were dubbed the "'''XF-11 Series'''" of two prototypes. Eventually, after a couple design changes it ended up with the current missile load and flattened underside that is a staple of the Type 11 airframe, Blocks 1 and later.

This aircraft was also one of the main causes that '''TAAE''' cited during the '''[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics]] - [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation]]''' feud and subsequent split in 2176.

==== Carrier-Borne Variants ====
The Type 11 was also converted for use on aircraft carriers in the year 2199, at the request of the [[Zalkentian Navy|'''Naval Ordinance Bureau''']]. Dubbed internally as the ''ASF: Project-11N'', this was created as a stopgap measure to fill the ranks of the '''Fleet Air Force''' until the '''[[Tenrai SF-1]]''' reached true mass production and operational capacity. The prototype was dubbed the "'''XNF-11'''", and included reinforced landing gear and corrosion resistant coating.

In order to prevent confusion with the '''RZAC''', the '''FAF''' variants were named the '''F-11N Invicta'''. These airframes also adopted a dark blue paint scheme, with accents reflecting the colors of the flag found on the control surfaces.

==Operational History==
<nowiki>###</nowiki>

==Variants==

===Air Corps===
*'''XF-11''': Prototype Series - 2 Built
*'''Type 11 Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''Type 11 Blocks 5-20''': Current Production Aircraft
[[File:Type11AF 1.png|thumb|none|'''''RZAC''''' ''Type 11 Block 20'']]
===Fleet Air Force ===

*'''XNF-11''': Prototype Conversion - 1 Built
*'''F-11N Block 1''': Initial Pre-Production Run
*'''F-11N Blocks 5-10''': Current Model

===Gallery===
[[Category:Aircraft]]

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|dis_date=
|motto=The Holy Wind Shall Guide Us.
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|type=Military
|location=[[Zalkent|Lesk, Zalkent]]
|leader_title= Supreme Naval Commander
|leader= Chūichiro Nakamura
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|jack = Zalkent naval jack-2.png
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|landing_platform_dock =
|battleship = [[Morser Class Battleship|Morser Class]] [[Admiral Nakamura Class Battlecruiser|Admiral Nakamura Class]]
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|frigate =
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The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''' is the naval service branch of the [[Zalkent|'''Zalkentian''']] armed forces.
==History==
<nowiki>###</nowiki>

==Organization==
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''' has multiple different organizations under it. Procurement of aircraft and ships is handled by the '''Naval Ordinance Bureau'''. However, with regards to combat services, there are three within the Navy. These branches are the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''', the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet''', and the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm'''.

=== Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force ===
The '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''' is a relatively new development for the Navy, as a carrier was not considered until the year 2198 due to the cost of operation. The '''Fleet Air Force (FAF)''' is primarily comprised of volunteers from the [[Zalkentian Air Force|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps (RZAC)''']], which is reflected by the equipment that is utilized. The aircraft that are used in the FAF primarily consists of modified '''RZAC''' land-based aircraft, such as the [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai Model 72|Model 72]] and [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]] [[Type 11 Invicta]]. The decision to do this was to reduce the training costs for the pilots in the FAF, while still providing capable airframes and pilots to the Navy. Production of the '''RZN'''-'''RZAC''' jointly developed [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai SF-1|SF-1]] has slowly begun to ramp up in recent years, which has led to these aircraft being integrated into the FAF, slowly phasing out the Invicta. Invicta airframes have slowly ended up in the hands of the RZAC, with some ending up as combat trainers for the FAF.

===Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet===
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet''' is the oldest organization within the service, being formed in the year 2182. However, up until the recent development of the '''''[[Hikaze Class Destroyer]]''''', the Surface Fleet only operated on loaned ships from Zalkentian allies. The exception to this being the two [[Morser Class Battleship|Morser Class Battleships]], '''''Allondria''''' and '''''Blytheria''''', from [[Zokesia]] in 2184. This spurred the development of the '''''Hikaze Class'''''. The majority of the budget is focused on increasing the size of this naval arm, with emphasis being placed on the acquisition of an aircraft carrier [[Valkyrie Class Supercarrier|'''''RZS Masahiro Ashigaru''''']] and the expansion of the escort forces used as part of the '''New Navy Program (NNP)'''. With the planned acquisition of the Third Capital Ship for the Navy, the Surface Fleet aims to operate at least 15 escort type vessels alongside them in order to reduce the risk of catastrophic losses. The '''''[[Admiral Nakamura Class Battlecruiser]]''''' is also being considered as a surface disruption vessel, being capable of operating entirely autonomously from the main fleet itself. However, this ship is currently only a possibility, and is estimated to have incredibly high costs.

==== Fleets and Doctrine ====
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet''' plans to consist of one main fleet, the '''1st Fleet''', which will encompass most ships operated by the Surface Fleet. The 1st Fleet can also be split off into multiple task groups per mission parameters.

Doctrinally, the Surface Fleet focuses on the ideas of the Chain of Command and Operational Initiative, as well as placing emphasis on the multi-mission capabilities that most ships operated by the Surface Fleet have. This allows flexibility in the missions that are undertaken by the ships, and prevents operational stiffness as well as dependence on orders provided by the Chain of Command. The initiative is given to the officers of the ships, which can make the difference in a life or death scenario. The caveat with this approach is that glory hunting is encouraged, which is partially muted by how the officers and captains are trained.

===Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm===
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm''' is one of the combat organizations within the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''', and is a core part of the naval operations. Established in 2190, the Submarine Arm was initially tasked with Anti-Submarine R&D, along with naval intelligence and counter-intelligence. However, after the '''[[Type 271 Submarine|''Type 271 Submarine'']]''' was developed, the role of the service changed to become an active combat force. The Submarine Arm currently operates 7 vessels, but this number is planned to increase to 15 as part of the '''New Navy Program (NNP)''', with potentially more hulls being produced after the first 15 are finished.

==== Doctrine ====
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm''' has a doctrine centered around multi-role capabilities, like the Surface Fleet, and emphasizes the importance of the Chain of Command and Operational Initiative. Submarine commanders are encouraged to operate within mission parameters by relying on their own instinct in the moment, which helps to prevent operational stiffness and complete dependence on orders from '''Submarine Command'''. However, this doctrinal decision has the unwanted side effect of encouraging glory hunting, so commanders are trained to weigh their current situation against their desire to be labelled as a "war hero". Two of the main roles that the Submarine Arm is trained in is the disruption of surface vessels and an active hunter-killer role against both submarines and surface ships.

==Equipment==
[[Category:Navies]]
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|+Royal Zalkentian Navy Ship Inventory
! data-sort-type="text" width="30%" |Unit
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="8" |Image
! data-sort-type="test" width="5" |Planned
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="5" |In service
! data-sort-type="text" width="40%" |Notes
|-
|[[Valkyrie Class Supercarrier]]|| ||1||0||
|-
|[[Morser Class Battleship]]||[[File:Zalkent DDG-01+BBG-01.png|center|250px|]]||0||2||
|-
|[[Admiral Nakamura Class Battlecruiser]]|| ||0||0||Design Study
|-
|[[Hikaze Class Destroyer]]||[[File:Hikaze2.png|center|250px|]]||5||4||
|-
|[[Type 271 Submarine]]||[[File:Type-271Sub1.png|center|250px|]]||15||7||
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 70%; text-align:center;"
|+Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force Inventory
! data-sort-type="text" width="30%" |Unit
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="8" |Image
! data-sort-type="test" width="5" |In Service
! data-sort-type="unsortable" width="5" |On Order
! data-sort-type="text" width="40%" |Notes
|-
|[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai SF-1|SF-1]]|| ||15||35||
|-
|[[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai Model 72|Model 72]]|| ||30||20||
|-
|[[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]] [[Type 11 Invicta|F-11 Invicta]]|| ||15||0||Naval Designation of the '''Type 11 Invicta'''. Transitioning to trainer usage, or being sent to the '''RZAC'''.
|}