KZ-10A Paladin - Revision history

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	In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.		In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.

−	Following the Arvene crisis, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs and slow introduction of the KZ-15. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in ~~2175~~ following the increase in production of the [[W-2000 Triumph\|KZ-15 Spirit]] and the introduction of the new [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]] refuelers to the Zokesian Air Force, although they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.	+	Following the Arvene crisis, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs and slow introduction of the KZ-15. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2184 following the increase in production of the [[W-2000 Triumph\|KZ-15 Spirit]] and the introduction of the new [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]] refuelers to the Zokesian Air Force, although they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.

	In 2200, rumors that a SLEP IV variant was being tested at [[Ezekialgrad\|Ezekialgrad Air Force Base.]]		In 2200, rumors that a SLEP IV variant was being tested at [[Ezekialgrad\|Ezekialgrad Air Force Base.]]

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	In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.		In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.

−	In ~~2180~~, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in ~~2185~~ following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]] ~~refueler~~ to the Zokesian Air Force, ~~allthough~~ they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.	+	Following the Arvene crisis, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs and slow introduction of the KZ-15. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2175 following the increase in production of the [[W-2000 Triumph\|KZ-15 Spirit]] and the introduction of the new [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]] refuelers to the Zokesian Air Force, although they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.

	In 2200, rumors that a SLEP IV variant was being tested at [[Ezekialgrad\|Ezekialgrad Air Force Base.]]		In 2200, rumors that a SLEP IV variant was being tested at [[Ezekialgrad\|Ezekialgrad Air Force Base.]]

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	== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==		== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==
	*[[CP128 Orcaléan#M128 ARTT\|M128 Orcaléan ARTT]]		*[[CP128 Orcaléan#M128 ARTT\|M128 Orcaléan ARTT]]
		+	*[[W-2000 Triumph\|KZ-15 Spirit]]
		+	*[[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	The KZ-10 Was used continuously from 2084 to 2122, serving the Zokeisan Air Force as its sole tanker/AWACS aircraft. With the end of the Big Three in Zokesia and a downsizing of the military, the KZ-10s were put into storage in eastern Zokesia and largely forgotten, as UIF tanker aircraft and naval refueling aircraft like the Z-5 gradually took over the roles when the military required them again in the late 2130s. Zokesian projection of power in the mid 22nd century shifted away from the air force and toward the navy with such operations as Operation Carolinas proving the Zokeisan Navy was far better equipped to fight abroad than the Air Force, although the latter still retained long range capability it was mostly limited to land based projection from Zokesia herself or Allies, none of which were within reach of north point at the time of the Reclamation.		The KZ-10 Was used continuously from 2084 to 2122, serving the Zokeisan Air Force as its sole tanker/AWACS aircraft. With the end of the Big Three in Zokesia and a downsizing of the military, the KZ-10s were put into storage in eastern Zokesia and largely forgotten, as UIF tanker aircraft and naval refueling aircraft like the Z-5 gradually took over the roles when the military required them again in the late 2130s. Zokesian projection of power in the mid 22nd century shifted away from the air force and toward the navy with such operations as Operation Carolinas proving the Zokeisan Navy was far better equipped to fight abroad than the Air Force, although the latter still retained long range capability it was mostly limited to land based projection from Zokesia herself or Allies, none of which were within reach of north point at the time of the Reclamation.
−	[[File:IMG 4738.jpg\|thumb\|391x391px\| KZ-10s buddy refueling over Zokeisa, 2088]][[File:ZokeScreenshot1533.png\|thumb\|388x388px\|[[Konig]] Air Force KZ-10 in hangar with ground units of the Konig Self Defense Force, ~~2189~~.]]	+	[[File:IMG 4738.jpg\|thumb\|391x391px\| KZ-10s buddy refueling over Zokeisa, 2088]][[File:ZokeScreenshot1533.png\|thumb\|388x388px\|[[Konig]] Air Force KZ-10 in hangar with ground units of the Konig Self Defense Force, 2089.]]

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	In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2185 following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]] refueler to the Zokesian Air Force, allthough they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.		In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2185 following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]] refueler to the Zokesian Air Force, allthough they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.
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		+	In 2200, rumors that a SLEP IV variant was being tested at [[Ezekialgrad\|Ezekialgrad Air Force Base.]]

	== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==		== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==

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	In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.		In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.

−	In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2185 following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 ~~Passadin~~]] refueler to the Zokesian Air Force, allthough they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.	+	In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2185 following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Moonbow]] refueler to the Zokesian Air Force, allthough they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.

	== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==		== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==

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	The KZ-10 Was used continuously from 2084 to 2122, serving the Zokeisan Air Force as its sole tanker/AWACS aircraft. With the end of the Big Three in Zokesia and a downsizing of the military, the KZ-10s were put into storage in eastern Zokesia and largely forgotten, as UIF tanker aircraft and naval refueling aircraft like the Z-5 gradually took over the roles when the military required them again in the late 2130s. Zokesian projection of power in the mid 22nd century shifted away from the air force and toward the navy with such operations as Operation Carolinas proving the Zokeisan Navy was far better equipped to fight abroad than the Air Force, although the latter still retained long range capability it was mostly limited to land based projection from Zokesia herself or Allies, none of which were within reach of north point at the time of the Reclamation.		The KZ-10 Was used continuously from 2084 to 2122, serving the Zokeisan Air Force as its sole tanker/AWACS aircraft. With the end of the Big Three in Zokesia and a downsizing of the military, the KZ-10s were put into storage in eastern Zokesia and largely forgotten, as UIF tanker aircraft and naval refueling aircraft like the Z-5 gradually took over the roles when the military required them again in the late 2130s. Zokesian projection of power in the mid 22nd century shifted away from the air force and toward the navy with such operations as Operation Carolinas proving the Zokeisan Navy was far better equipped to fight abroad than the Air Force, although the latter still retained long range capability it was mostly limited to land based projection from Zokesia herself or Allies, none of which were within reach of north point at the time of the Reclamation.
−	[[File:ZokeScreenshot1533.png\|thumb\|388x388px\|[[Konig]] Air Force KZ-10 in hangar with ground units of the Konig Self Defense Force, 2189.]]	+	[[File:IMG 4738.jpg\|thumb\|391x391px\| KZ-10s buddy refueling over Zokeisa, 2088]][[File:ZokeScreenshot1533.png\|thumb\|388x388px\|[[Konig]] Air Force KZ-10 in hangar with ground units of the Konig Self Defense Force, 2189.]]

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		+	[[File:ZokeScreenshot15145.png\|thumb\|397x397px\|Konig Air Force KZ-10 in formation with F-61 Condors, 2135.]]
−	~~[[File:IMG 4738.jpg\|thumb\|391x391px\| KZ-10s buddy refueling over Zokeisa, 2088]]~~[[File:ZokeScreenshot9127.png\|thumb\|395x395px\|KZ-10A SLEP III refueling a [[Z-117 Blackout II]], 2198]]	+	[[File:ZokeScreenshot9127.png\|thumb\|395x395px\|KZ-10A SLEP III refueling a [[Z-117 Blackout II]], 2198]]
	In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.		In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.

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	The KZ-10 Was used continuously from 2084 to 2122, serving the Zokeisan Air Force as its sole tanker/AWACS aircraft. With the end of the Big Three in Zokesia and a downsizing of the military, the KZ-10s were put into storage in eastern Zokesia and largely forgotten, as UIF tanker aircraft and naval refueling aircraft like the Z-5 gradually took over the roles when the military required them again in the late 2130s. Zokesian projection of power in the mid 22nd century shifted away from the air force and toward the navy with such operations as Operation Carolinas proving the Zokeisan Navy was far better equipped to fight abroad than the Air Force, although the latter still retained long range capability it was mostly limited to land based projection from Zokesia herself or Allies, none of which were within reach of north point at the time of the Reclamation.		The KZ-10 Was used continuously from 2084 to 2122, serving the Zokeisan Air Force as its sole tanker/AWACS aircraft. With the end of the Big Three in Zokesia and a downsizing of the military, the KZ-10s were put into storage in eastern Zokesia and largely forgotten, as UIF tanker aircraft and naval refueling aircraft like the Z-5 gradually took over the roles when the military required them again in the late 2130s. Zokesian projection of power in the mid 22nd century shifted away from the air force and toward the navy with such operations as Operation Carolinas proving the Zokeisan Navy was far better equipped to fight abroad than the Air Force, although the latter still retained long range capability it was mostly limited to land based projection from Zokesia herself or Allies, none of which were within reach of north point at the time of the Reclamation.
		+	[[File:ZokeScreenshot1533.png\|thumb\|388x388px\|[[Konig]] Air Force KZ-10 in hangar with ground units of the Konig Self Defense Force, 2189.]]

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	In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.		In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.

−	In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. 8 were converted, with ~~some~~ being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2185 following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Passadin]] refueler to the Zokesian Air Force.	+	In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. All four surviving KZ-10As were converted, with two being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2185 following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Passadin]] refueler to the Zokesian Air Force, allthough they remain in reserve storage should the need for their use once again be required.

	== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==		== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==

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−	{{Craft\|name=KZ-10A\|image=IMG 4736.jpg\|imagedesc=KZ-10A Refueling [[Z-80 Fox]]es in flight.\|type=Aerial refueling craft\|origin=[[Zokesia]]\|designer=[[Ward Industries]]\|prod_start=2084\|prod_end=2086\|design_start=May 2083\|serv_start=August 2084\|built=39\|cost=51,260\|full_name=Ward Industries KZ-10A Paladin\|operators=[[Arcovii-Zokesia]], [[Radivosa]], [[Konig]], [[Surnay]], [[Radivosa]]}}	+	{{Craft\|name=KZ-10A\|image=IMG 4736.jpg\|imagedesc=KZ-10A Refueling [[Z-80 Fox]]es in flight.\|type=Aerial refueling craft\|origin=[[Zokesia]]\|designer=[[Ward Industries]]\|prod_start=2084\|prod_end=2086\|design_start=May 2083\|serv_start=August 2084\|built=18\|cost=51,260\|full_name=Ward Industries KZ-10A Paladin\|operators=[[Arcovii-Zokesia]], [[Radivosa]], [[Konig]], [[Surnay]], [[Radivosa]]}}

	The '''Ward Industries KZ-10A Paladin''' is a large, four engined aircraft designed to fulfill the strategic role of tanker in the Arkadii-Zokesian Air Force. It is one of two tanker designs utilized, and has been certified to refuel all Zokesian aircraft designs.		The '''Ward Industries KZ-10A Paladin''' is a large, four engined aircraft designed to fulfill the strategic role of tanker in the Arkadii-Zokesian Air Force. It is one of two tanker designs utilized, and has been certified to refuel all Zokesian aircraft designs.
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	In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.		In 2169, the need for additional refueling aircraft came when the evacuation of Arvene began across the ocean. The KZ-10As remaining in the boneyards of eastern Zokesia were pulled out of storage and refitted. Four aircraft became fully operational, with the rest becoming useable for spares. They participated in 123 sorties over the following year, until entering semi-retirement and use as testbed aircraft for newer refueling prototype booms and Advanced Fighter aircraft.

−	In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. 21 were ~~built~~, with some being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes.	+	In 2180, 21 S-99 Airliners were retrofitted to KZ-10A standard to meet the demands of the Zokesian Air Force, which was once again without a suitable tanker after the failure of the [[T-133 Super Redhead]] to meet operational needs. Now powered with four turboprop engines instead of low-bypass ratio jet engines, the KZ-10A SLEP III was able to operate at far more flexiable speeds than the T-133, and with increased fuel storage for extra time on station. 8 were converted, with some being retrofitted with AWACS detection radar kits that were designed to be modular, letting the KZ-10A perform dual role with minimal airframe changes. The type was finally retired in 2185 following the introduction of the [[W-2022 Comforjet\|KZ-20 Passadin]] refueler to the Zokesian Air Force.

	== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==		== Comparable Aircraft by Role and Era ==