Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft - Revision history

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−	\|role = ~~Multirole Fighter~~	+	\|role = Transport
	\|origin= [[Zokesia]]		\|origin= [[Zokesia]]
	\|designer= [[Ward Industries]]		\|designer= [[Ward Industries]]
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	\|cost= 28,429		\|cost= 28,429
	\|produced= 2066 \|serv_end= Present		\|produced= 2066 \|serv_end= Present
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−	\|title=Z-80 "Fox" Multirole Fighter
−	\|image =I3hjhmd-0.png\|photo_desc= ~~Z-80B of the Zokesian Air Force, 2070.~~	+	\|image =I3hjhmd-0.png\|photo_desc=
	\|operators = [[Zokesia]]</br>[[Basil]]</br>[[Dolren]]</br>[[Fish Island]]</br>[[Strelka]]</br>[[Atreus]]		\|operators = [[Zokesia]]</br>[[Basil]]</br>[[Dolren]]</br>[[Fish Island]]</br>[[Strelka]]</br>[[Atreus]]
−	\|built = 49\|serv_start=2057\|type=~~Fighter~~\|imagedesc=A Block II Dingo in Fish Island Research Station livery}}The Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft is a multirole utility, twin prop aircraft built by Ward Industries, Zokesia. Developed in late 2056 off the hull of the failed "Schoona" Seaplane, the Dingo was sold initially as a bush war support plane, designed to provide close air support via direct line-of-sight fire on enemy ground units.	+	\|built = 49\|serv_start=2057\|type=Transport\|imagedesc=A Block II Dingo in Fish Island Research Station livery}}The Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft is a multirole utility, twin prop aircraft built by Ward Industries, Zokesia. Developed in late 2056 off the hull of the failed "Schoona" Seaplane, the Dingo was sold initially as a bush war support plane, designed to provide close air support via direct line-of-sight fire on enemy ground units.

	== Block I Dingo Models ==		== Block I Dingo Models ==

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	\|origin= [[Zokesia]]		\|origin= [[Zokesia]]
	\|designer= [[Ward Industries]]		\|designer= [[Ward Industries]]
−	{{Infobox/Item\|key=First Flight\|value=~~May~~ 31, ~~2065~~}}	+	{{Infobox/Item\|key=First Flight\|value=January 10th, 2057}}
−	\|cost= 24,~~617~~	+	\|cost= 28,429
	\|produced= 2066 \|serv_end= Present		\|produced= 2066 \|serv_end= Present
	\|title=Z-80 "Fox" Multirole Fighter		\|title=Z-80 "Fox" Multirole Fighter
−	\|image =~~Screenshot4044~~.png\|photo_desc= Z-80B of the Zokesian Air Force, 2070.	+	\|image =I3hjhmd-0.png\|photo_desc= Z-80B of the Zokesian Air Force, 2070.
		+	\|operators = [[Zokesia]]</br>[[Basil]]</br>[[Dolren]]</br>[[Fish Island]]</br>[[Strelka]]</br>[[Atreus]]
−	\|operators = [[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]], [[Zokesia]], [[Belanirislav]], [[Carsodonia]], [[Cloweish]], [[Arvene]], [[United Imperial Federation]], [[Strelkan Suid-Kafrica]], [[Delras]], [[Dorislav]], [[Halco]], [[Kerragon]], [[Surnistan]], [[Nuvastia]], [[Arcovdonia]], [[KRATOR]], [[Krakain]], [[Amber]], [[Belasriov]], [[Blythia]], [[Dorislav]], [[Dust Harvest]], [[Ileslands]], [[Medwedia]], [[ReClaimation Legion]], [[Siberige]], [[Stahl Sieg]], [[Arkadii-Zokesia]], [[Sahr]], [[Bastia]], [[Larrea]], [[Medwedia]], [[Atreus]], [[Ilishira]]
−	\|built = ~~3,255~~\|serv_start=~~2066~~\|type=Fighter\|imagedesc=~~Z-80B~~ of ~~the~~ ~~Zokesian~~ ~~Air~~ ~~Force,~~ ~~2070.~~}}~~{{Draft}}{{Craft\|title~~ ="Dingo" Transport Aircraft~~\|role~~ = ~~Multirole~~ ~~Utility~~ ~~Aircraft\|origin~~ = ~~Zokesia\|manufacturer~~ = Ward Industries, Zokesia~~\|first_flight~~ = ~~January~~ ~~10th~~, ~~2057\|introduction~~ = ~~March~~ 2, ~~2057\|operators~~ = ~~Zokesian~~ ~~Air~~ ~~Force~~	+	\|built = 49\|serv_start=2057\|type=Fighter\|imagedesc=A Block II Dingo in Fish Island Research Station livery}}The Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft is a multirole utility, twin prop aircraft built by Ward Industries, Zokesia. Developed in late 2056 off the hull of the failed "Schoona" Seaplane, the Dingo was sold initially as a bush war support plane, designed to provide close air support via direct line-of-sight fire on enemy ground units.
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−	Basil Air Force
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−	Dolren Anticommunist Militia
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−	Fish Island Research Station\|produced_from = 2057-2058 (Block I)
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−	2069-2075 (Block II)\|number_built = 19 (Block I)
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−	30 (Block II)\|image =I3hjhmd-0.png\|caption1 = A Block II Dingo in Fish Island Research Station livery}}The Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft is a multirole utility, twin prop aircraft built by Ward Industries, Zokesia. Developed in late 2056 off the hull of the failed "Schoona" Seaplane, the Dingo was sold initially as a bush war support plane, designed to provide close air support via direct line-of-sight fire on enemy ground units.

	== Block I Dingo Models ==		== Block I Dingo Models ==

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⚫	{{Draft}}{{Craft\|title ="Dingo" Transport Aircraft\|role = Multirole Utility Aircraft\|origin = Zokesia\|manufacturer = Ward Industries, Zokesia\|first_flight = January 10th, 2057\|introduction = March 2, 2057\|operators = Zokesian Air Force
		+	\|role = Multirole Fighter
		+	\|origin= [[Zokesia]]
		+	\|designer= [[Ward Industries]]
		+	{{Infobox/Item\|key=First Flight\|value=May 31, 2065}}
		+	\|cost= 24,617
		+	\|produced= 2066 \|serv_end= Present
		+	\|title=Z-80 "Fox" Multirole Fighter
		+	\|image =Screenshot4044.png\|photo_desc= Z-80B of the Zokesian Air Force, 2070.
		+	\|operators = [[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]], [[Zokesia]], [[Belanirislav]], [[Carsodonia]], [[Cloweish]], [[Arvene]], [[United Imperial Federation]], [[Strelkan Suid-Kafrica]], [[Delras]], [[Dorislav]], [[Halco]], [[Kerragon]], [[Surnistan]], [[Nuvastia]], [[Arcovdonia]], [[KRATOR]], [[Krakain]], [[Amber]], [[Belasriov]], [[Blythia]], [[Dorislav]], [[Dust Harvest]], [[Ileslands]], [[Medwedia]], [[ReClaimation Legion]], [[Siberige]], [[Stahl Sieg]], [[Arkadii-Zokesia]], [[Sahr]], [[Bastia]], [[Larrea]], [[Medwedia]], [[Atreus]], [[Ilishira]]
		⚫	\|built = 3,255\|serv_start=2066\|type=Fighter\|imagedesc=Z-80B of the Zokesian Air Force, 2070.}}{{Draft}}{{Craft\|title ="Dingo" Transport Aircraft\|role = Multirole Utility Aircraft\|origin = Zokesia\|manufacturer = Ward Industries, Zokesia\|first_flight = January 10th, 2057\|introduction = March 2, 2057\|operators = Zokesian Air Force

	Basil Air Force		Basil Air Force

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	{{Draft}}{{Craft\|title ="Dingo" Transport Aircraft\|role = Multirole Utility Aircraft\|origin = Zokesia\|manufacturer = Ward Industries, Zokesia\|first_flight = January 10th, 2057\|introduction = March 2, 2057\|operators = Zokesian Air Force		{{Draft}}{{Craft\|title ="Dingo" Transport Aircraft\|role = Multirole Utility Aircraft\|origin = Zokesia\|manufacturer = Ward Industries, Zokesia\|first_flight = January 10th, 2057\|introduction = March 2, 2057\|operators = Zokesian Air Force

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	30 (Block II)\|image =I3hjhmd-0.png\|caption1 = A Block II Dingo in Fish Island Research Station livery}}The Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft is a multirole utility, twin prop aircraft built by Ward Industries, Zokesia. Developed in late 2056 off the hull of the failed "Schoona" Seaplane, the Dingo was sold initially as a bush war support plane, designed to provide close air support via direct line-of-sight fire on enemy ground units.		30 (Block II)\|image =I3hjhmd-0.png\|caption1 = A Block II Dingo in Fish Island Research Station livery}}The Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft is a multirole utility, twin prop aircraft built by Ward Industries, Zokesia. Developed in late 2056 off the hull of the failed "Schoona" Seaplane, the Dingo was sold initially as a bush war support plane, designed to provide close air support via direct line-of-sight fire on enemy ground units.
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		+	== Block I Dingo Models ==
		+	Block I Dingos were commonly known as "Spookies" even though only the initial typ
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		+	The Dingo Multirole Transport Aircraft is a multirole utility, twin prop aircraft built by Ward Industries, Zokesia. Developed in late 2056 off the hull of the failed "Schoona" Seaplane, the Dingo was sold initially as a bush war support plane, designed to provide close air support via direct line-of-sight fire on enemy ground units.

	== Block I Dingo Models ==		== Block I Dingo Models ==

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	==Dingo U60 Block III Remodel==		==Dingo U60 Block III Remodel==

−	In the mid-2160s the continued unrest in Trans-Vanadia drew the Royal Air Force to order a counterinsurgency aircraft to patrol the region. Needing a long endurance, heavy support aircraft, Ward Industries unveiled a ground-up retooling of the old Dingo gunship. Fitted with a dual .50cal turret as its primary support weapon, the Dingo Block III was the first to feature hardpoints on the wings and an integral bomb bay, allowing the use of bombs, rockets, and fixed guns. Additionally, the bomb bay could be used for special forces insertion and has a capacity of 10. With short takeoff and landing and able to carry drop tanks, the Dingo Block III made its first test flight in September 2169. The Zokesian Royal Air Force ~~accepted~~ it over the other competitors on the ~~grounds~~ of ~~its~~ ~~adaptability~~ ~~and reputation over a century~~ of ~~use~~ in ~~civil~~ ~~wars~~ ~~across the~~ ~~globe~~.	+	In the mid-2160s the continued unrest in Trans-Vanadia drew the Royal Air Force to order a counterinsurgency aircraft to patrol the region. Needing a long endurance, heavy support aircraft, Ward Industries unveiled a ground-up retooling of the old Dingo gunship. Fitted with a dual .50cal turret as its primary support weapon, the Dingo Block III was the first to feature hardpoints on the wings and an integral bomb bay, allowing the use of bombs, rockets, and fixed guns. Additionally, the bomb bay could be used for special forces insertion and has a capacity of 10. With short takeoff and landing and able to carry drop tanks, the Dingo Block III made its first test flight in September 2169, but the The Zokesian Royal Air Force rejected it over the other competitors like the [[ZQ-9 Harvester]] on the grounds of capability and integration with modern assets.

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−	{{Draft}}{{Craft\|title ="Dingo" Transport Aircraft\|role = Multirole Utility Aircraft\|~~national_origin~~ = Zokesia\|manufacturer = Ward Industries, Zokesia\|first_flight = January 10th, 2057\|introduction = March 2, 2057\|operators = Zokesian Air Force	+	{{Draft}}{{Craft\|title ="Dingo" Transport Aircraft\|role = Multirole Utility Aircraft\|origin = Zokesia\|manufacturer = Ward Industries, Zokesia\|first_flight = January 10th, 2057\|introduction = March 2, 2057\|operators = Zokesian Air Force

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	A few Dingos also found their way to Dolren in 2066, where they were used with limited success against communist rebels in the south. The rebels lacked effective anti-air, but artillery attacks on airbases left most of them damaged beyond repair.		A few Dingos also found their way to Dolren in 2066, where they were used with limited success against communist rebels in the south. The rebels lacked effective anti-air, but artillery attacks on airbases left most of them damaged beyond repair.
		⚫	[[File:Screenshot3156.png\|thumb\|338x338px\|Block II ASW Dingos on a formation flight, still bearing Ward Industries nametape.]]
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	== Block II Remodel ==		== Block II Remodel ==
	Ward Industries had moved onto other projects in the decade since the Dingo was produced, and there seemed little need for the plane, which had no transport capability and limited combat use in the Air support role. However, the two events would lean designers back to the Dingo. The knowledge of Basil Dingos still flying and fighting in Basil in 2068 brought attention to the durability and longevity of the design, as the planes had suffered over a decade of shoddy repairs and poor field conditions and were able to continue operating.		Ward Industries had moved onto other projects in the decade since the Dingo was produced, and there seemed little need for the plane, which had no transport capability and limited combat use in the Air support role. However, the two events would lean designers back to the Dingo. The knowledge of Basil Dingos still flying and fighting in Basil in 2068 brought attention to the durability and longevity of the design, as the planes had suffered over a decade of shoddy repairs and poor field conditions and were able to continue operating.

	The second event was the lengthy and eventually unsuccessful attempt to develop the Mi-68 model Attack Helicopter to fill the role the Dingo once had of ASW patrol craft. The Mi-68 was an armored attack chopper which suffered from extremely limited range and armament capacity. It worked well enough on land battlefields, where forward operating bases were easy to set up, but when the development program attempted an ASW version, the limited range became the achillies' heel of the project. At 40km there was no hope for making the heavy chopper feasible over large ocean distances.		The second event was the lengthy and eventually unsuccessful attempt to develop the Mi-68 model Attack Helicopter to fill the role the Dingo once had of ASW patrol craft. The Mi-68 was an armored attack chopper which suffered from extremely limited range and armament capacity. It worked well enough on land battlefields, where forward operating bases were easy to set up, but when the development program attempted an ASW version, the limited range became the achillies' heel of the project. At 40km there was no hope for making the heavy chopper feasible over large ocean distances.
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⚫	[[File:Screenshot3156.png\|thumb\|~~407x407px~~\|Block II ASW Dingos on a formation flight, still bearing Ward Industries nametape.]]
	Zokesian Designers had to turn to a longer range solution for ASW operations and they found it in the old design of the Dingo. Modernizing the fuselage to carry more fuel and shed weight, the plane was also fitted with Mk III ASW pods designed for the Mi-68 - Mini-subs which parachuted into the water and carried torpedoes to combat range. The mini-subs were a perfect match with the Dingo, which had a high wing and was capable of holding two instead of the MI-68's one. Additionally, the combat range of the Dingo was over 650km, which was acceptable for Zokesian patrol needs and potential offensive capability. The first Block II Dingo was rolled off the Ward Production line in 2069 and production continues every year.		Zokesian Designers had to turn to a longer range solution for ASW operations and they found it in the old design of the Dingo. Modernizing the fuselage to carry more fuel and shed weight, the plane was also fitted with Mk III ASW pods designed for the Mi-68 - Mini-subs which parachuted into the water and carried torpedoes to combat range. The mini-subs were a perfect match with the Dingo, which had a high wing and was capable of holding two instead of the MI-68's one. Additionally, the combat range of the Dingo was over 650km, which was acceptable for Zokesian patrol needs and potential offensive capability. The first Block II Dingo was rolled off the Ward Production line in 2069 and production continues every year.

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	=== Export Model Dingo Block II ===		=== Export Model Dingo Block II ===
	One Dingo Block II Was built without weaponry and delivered to Fish Island Research Station in Spaerka for meteorological data around the South Pole.		One Dingo Block II Was built without weaponry and delivered to Fish Island Research Station in Spaerka for meteorological data around the South Pole.
		⚫	[[File:MOSHED-2023-2-9-10-46-50.jpg\|thumb\|338x338px\|Block III Dingo in Southern Zokesia, 2172]]
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	==Dingo U60 Block III Remodel==		==Dingo U60 Block III Remodel==

⚫	[[File:MOSHED-2023-2-9-10-46-50.jpg\|thumb\|~~407x407px~~\|Block III Dingo in Southern Zokesia, 2172]]
	In the mid-2160s the continued unrest in Trans-Vanadia drew the Royal Air Force to order a counterinsurgency aircraft to patrol the region. Needing a long endurance, heavy support aircraft, Ward Industries unveiled a ground-up retooling of the old Dingo gunship. Fitted with a dual .50cal turret as its primary support weapon, the Dingo Block III was the first to feature hardpoints on the wings and an integral bomb bay, allowing the use of bombs, rockets, and fixed guns. Additionally, the bomb bay could be used for special forces insertion and has a capacity of 10. With short takeoff and landing and able to carry drop tanks, the Dingo Block III made its first test flight in September 2169. The Zokesian Royal Air Force accepted it over the other competitors on the grounds of its adaptability and reputation over a century of use in civil wars across the globe.		In the mid-2160s the continued unrest in Trans-Vanadia drew the Royal Air Force to order a counterinsurgency aircraft to patrol the region. Needing a long endurance, heavy support aircraft, Ward Industries unveiled a ground-up retooling of the old Dingo gunship. Fitted with a dual .50cal turret as its primary support weapon, the Dingo Block III was the first to feature hardpoints on the wings and an integral bomb bay, allowing the use of bombs, rockets, and fixed guns. Additionally, the bomb bay could be used for special forces insertion and has a capacity of 10. With short takeoff and landing and able to carry drop tanks, the Dingo Block III made its first test flight in September 2169. The Zokesian Royal Air Force accepted it over the other competitors on the grounds of its adaptability and reputation over a century of use in civil wars across the globe.

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	=== Dingo "Speccops" ===		=== Dingo "Speccops" ===
	The second variant developed was the Block I "Speccops" version, when the Zokesian Air Force determined there was no longer a need for the Spooky Gunships and sought to convert them into a special operations drop platform.		The second variant developed was the Block I "Speccops" version, when the Zokesian Air Force determined there was no longer a need for the Spooky Gunships and sought to convert them into a special operations drop platform.
		⚫	[[File:Tf.png\|thumb\|338x338px\|A Dingo Block I of the Basil Air Force, 2067]]
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	The theory was that the slow propeller plane made an ideal paratroop carrier, so eight seats with packs were fitted to the sides in the open air where special forces could ride to their target. Ejection from the seats let them drop safely into their targets. The aircraft also featured 18 sepratron rockets on the tail of the engine nacelles for short takeoff capability. Tests proved the ability to land in an area as small as the KSC's VAB Helipad and take off again successfully, demonstrating a superb special forces insertion capability. Unfortunately, these were never utilized with the exception of drops into Vanadia during initial road construction.		The theory was that the slow propeller plane made an ideal paratroop carrier, so eight seats with packs were fitted to the sides in the open air where special forces could ride to their target. Ejection from the seats let them drop safely into their targets. The aircraft also featured 18 sepratron rockets on the tail of the engine nacelles for short takeoff capability. Tests proved the ability to land in an area as small as the KSC's VAB Helipad and take off again successfully, demonstrating a superb special forces insertion capability. Unfortunately, these were never utilized with the exception of drops into Vanadia during initial road construction.

	=== Dingo ASW ===		=== Dingo ASW ===
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⚫	[[File:Tf.png\|thumb\|338x338px\|A Dingo Block I of the Basil Air Force, 2067]]
	Another version converted from the Spooky was the ASW Dingo. Designed to carry a multitude of missiles, including the AGM-88 HARM and Torpedoes, this variant was simply too heavy to operate at long ranges or effective speeds. However, Zokesia was facing an acute need for anti-ship platforms due to a lack of naval funds, and some were pressed into service in the Ezekelgrad sector but never saw conflict.		Another version converted from the Spooky was the ASW Dingo. Designed to carry a multitude of missiles, including the AGM-88 HARM and Torpedoes, this variant was simply too heavy to operate at long ranges or effective speeds. However, Zokesia was facing an acute need for anti-ship platforms due to a lack of naval funds, and some were pressed into service in the Ezekelgrad sector but never saw conflict.

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	=== Export Model Dingo Block II ===		=== Export Model Dingo Block II ===
	One Dingo Block II Was built without weaponry and delivered to Fish Island Research Station in Spaerka for meteorological data around the South Pole.		One Dingo Block II Was built without weaponry and delivered to Fish Island Research Station in Spaerka for meteorological data around the South Pole.
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		+	==Dingo U60 Block III Remodel==
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		+	[[File:MOSHED-2023-2-9-10-46-50.jpg\|thumb\|407x407px\|Block III Dingo in Southern Zokesia, 2172]]
		+	In the mid-2160s the continued unrest in Trans-Vanadia drew the Royal Air Force to order a counterinsurgency aircraft to patrol the region. Needing a long endurance, heavy support aircraft, Ward Industries unveiled a ground-up retooling of the old Dingo gunship. Fitted with a dual .50cal turret as its primary support weapon, the Dingo Block III was the first to feature hardpoints on the wings and an integral bomb bay, allowing the use of bombs, rockets, and fixed guns. Additionally, the bomb bay could be used for special forces insertion and has a capacity of 10. With short takeoff and landing and able to carry drop tanks, the Dingo Block III made its first test flight in September 2169. The Zokesian Royal Air Force accepted it over the other competitors on the grounds of its adaptability and reputation over a century of use in civil wars across the globe.
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	=== Export Model Dingo ===		=== Export Model Dingo ===
−	[[File:ZekesScreenshot1466.png\|thumb\|338x338px\|Dingo Block II aircraft on a forward airstrip, ~~2064~~]]	+	[[File:ZekesScreenshot1466.png\|thumb\|338x338px\|Dingo Block II aircraft on a forward airstrip, 2074]]
	A small number of export Dingos were license built and modified by Basil in 2058, and were thought to have been scrapped around the time the Zokesians scrapped theirs. It was discovered years later they were still operating on a limited role until finally being retired in 2067, following their service in the Behin-Basil War.		A small number of export Dingos were license built and modified by Basil in 2058, and were thought to have been scrapped around the time the Zokesians scrapped theirs. It was discovered years later they were still operating on a limited role until finally being retired in 2067, following their service in the Behin-Basil War.