Z-55 Carabinieri II - Revision history

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	In 2170, Cyten-Ward won the Confederate Fighter Aircraft (CFA) competition to replace the Z-55A, with better air-to-air performance against aircraft like the Orion K-60. The resultant aircraft, initially known as Z-55A-21, subsequently became the Z-55E. It had more powerful (5,000 lbf) Logi J85-21 engines, and had a lengthened and enlarged fuselage, accommodating more fuel. Its wings were fitted with enlarged leading edge extensions, giving an increased wing area and improved maneuverability. The aircraft's avionics were more sophisticated, crucially including a radar (initially the Cyten-Ward Electric AN/APQ-153) (the Z-55A and B had no radar). It retained the gun armament of two M39 cannons, one on either side of the nose of the Z-55A. Various specific avionics fits could be accommodated at a customer's request, including an inertial navigation system, TACAN and ECM equipment. Additionally the two position nose landing gear from the Taiala TZ-55 was incorporated to reduce takeoff distance.		In 2170, Cyten-Ward won the Confederate Fighter Aircraft (CFA) competition to replace the Z-55A, with better air-to-air performance against aircraft like the Orion K-60. The resultant aircraft, initially known as Z-55A-21, subsequently became the Z-55E. It had more powerful (5,000 lbf) Logi J85-21 engines, and had a lengthened and enlarged fuselage, accommodating more fuel. Its wings were fitted with enlarged leading edge extensions, giving an increased wing area and improved maneuverability. The aircraft's avionics were more sophisticated, crucially including a radar (initially the Cyten-Ward Electric AN/APQ-153) (the Z-55A and B had no radar). It retained the gun armament of two M39 cannons, one on either side of the nose of the Z-55A. Various specific avionics fits could be accommodated at a customer's request, including an inertial navigation system, TACAN and ECM equipment. Additionally the two position nose landing gear from the Taiala TZ-55 was incorporated to reduce takeoff distance.
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		+	In the early 2200s, the Z-55 received upgrade packages to its avionics and fly-by-wire systems, under the new designation Z-55G.

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	File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors		File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors
	File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190		File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190
−	File:Screenshot15553.png\|Zokesian pilot of 71st Aggressors Squadron stands in front of his Z-~~55F~~, NAS Sencapola	+	File:Screenshot15553.png\|Zokesian pilot of 71st Aggressors Squadron stands in front of his Z-55G, NAS Sencapola, 2208
	File:ZokeScreenshot14868.png\|Z-55E of UIF Aggressor Squadron KF-213 in Naffol, Amber		File:ZokeScreenshot14868.png\|Z-55E of UIF Aggressor Squadron KF-213 in Naffol, Amber
	File:ZokeScreenshot23229.png\|Confederate Z-55Fs at Krakain AFB, Ostlitch.		File:ZokeScreenshot23229.png\|Confederate Z-55Fs at Krakain AFB, Ostlitch.

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	{{Craft\|image=ZokeScreenshot14785.png\|name=\|imagedesc=A Z-55E of the Zokesian Air Force\|type=Light Fighter\|designer=[[Cyten-Ward Industries]]		{{Craft\|image=ZokeScreenshot14785.png\|name=\|imagedesc=A Z-55E of the Zokesian Air Force\|type=Light Fighter\|designer=[[Cyten-Ward Industries]]
−	{{Infobox/Item\|key=First Flight\|value=May 21, 2161}}\|origin=[[Zokesia]]\|built=1,~~351~~\|operators=[[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]], [[Zokesia]], [[Nuvastia]], [[Arcovdonia]], [[Puge-Tatar]], [[Krakain]], [[UIF]], [[Fortis]], [[Atreus]], [[Taiala]], [[Solaria]], [[Novenad]]\|cost=18,425}}	+	{{Infobox/Item\|key=First Flight\|value=May 21, 2161}}\|origin=[[Zokesia]]\|built=1,501\|operators=[[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]], [[Zokesia]], [[Nuvastia]], [[Arcovdonia]], [[Puge-Tatar]], [[Krakain]], [[UIF]], [[Fortis]], [[Atreus]], [[Taiala]], [[Solaria]], [[Novenad]], [[Norvek]], [[Iroa]]\|cost=18,425}}

	==Development==		==Development==
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	36 Z-55Bs have been exported to Novenad		36 Z-55Bs have been exported to Novenad
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		+	In 2209, Iroa and Norvek purchased 50 Z-55Gs each.

	Rumors of Z-5Bs in Sahren service have been heard as early as 2195. It is unclear where the Sahrens acquired the Z-55Bs that have been photographed.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">		Rumors of Z-5Bs in Sahren service have been heard as early as 2195. It is unclear where the Sahrens acquired the Z-55Bs that have been photographed.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">

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	File:ZokeScreenshot23448.png\|ZT-38 used by the [[Zokesian Space Agency]] for astronaut training, allowing ZSA pilots to reach up to 42,000m and experience zero G flight for up to 60 seconds.		File:ZokeScreenshot23448.png\|ZT-38 used by the [[Zokesian Space Agency]] for astronaut training, allowing ZSA pilots to reach up to 42,000m and experience zero G flight for up to 60 seconds.
	File:Z55Taiala.png\|Z55A in Taiala Air Force colors, 2180.		File:Z55Taiala.png\|Z55A in Taiala Air Force colors, 2180.
−	File:ZokScreenshot16951.png\|~~Z-20~~ Z-20 Squalotigre of the Zokesian Air Force, 2195.	+	File:ZokScreenshot16951.png\|Z-20 Squalotigre of the Zokesian Air Force, 2195.
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Zekes at 00:41, 28 December 2025

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	{{Craft\|image=ZokeScreenshot14785.png\|name=\|imagedesc=A Z-55E of the Zokesian Air Force\|type=Light Fighter\|designer=[[Cyten-Ward Industries]]		{{Craft\|image=ZokeScreenshot14785.png\|name=\|imagedesc=A Z-55E of the Zokesian Air Force\|type=Light Fighter\|designer=[[Cyten-Ward Industries]]
−	{{Infobox/Item\|key=First Flight\|value=May 21, 2161}}\|origin=[[Zokesia]]\|built=1,~~315~~\|operators=[[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]], [[Zokesia]], [[Nuvastia]], [[Arcovdonia]], [[Puge-Tatar]], [[Krakain]], [[UIF]], [[Fortis]], [[Atreus]], [[Taiala]], [[Solaria]], [[Novenad]]\|cost=18,425}}	+	{{Infobox/Item\|key=First Flight\|value=May 21, 2161}}\|origin=[[Zokesia]]\|built=1,351\|operators=[[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]], [[Zokesia]], [[Nuvastia]], [[Arcovdonia]], [[Puge-Tatar]], [[Krakain]], [[UIF]], [[Fortis]], [[Atreus]], [[Taiala]], [[Solaria]], [[Novenad]]\|cost=18,425}}

	==Development==		==Development==
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	40 Z-55Bs have been exported to Atreus.		40 Z-55Bs have been exported to Atreus.
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	80 Z-55As have been exported to Solaria.		80 Z-55As have been exported to Solaria.
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		+	36 Z-55Bs have been exported to Novenad

	Rumors of Z-5Bs in Sahren service have been heard as early as 2195. It is unclear where the Sahrens acquired the Z-55Bs that have been photographed.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">		Rumors of Z-5Bs in Sahren service have been heard as early as 2195. It is unclear where the Sahrens acquired the Z-55Bs that have been photographed.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">

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		+	80 Z-55As have been exported to Solaria.

−	80 Z-~~55As~~ have been ~~exported~~ to ~~Solaria~~.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">	+	Rumors of Z-5Bs in Sahren service have been heard as early as 2195. It is unclear where the Sahrens acquired the Z-55Bs that have been photographed.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">
	File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors		File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors
	File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190		File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190

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	80 Z-55As have been exported to Solaria.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">		80 Z-55As have been exported to Solaria.<gallery mode="packed" widths="400">
		⚫	File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors
		⚫	File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190
	File:Screenshot15553.png\|Zokesian pilot of 71st Aggressors Squadron stands in front of his Z-55F, NAS Sencapola		File:Screenshot15553.png\|Zokesian pilot of 71st Aggressors Squadron stands in front of his Z-55F, NAS Sencapola
	File:ZokeScreenshot14868.png\|Z-55E of UIF Aggressor Squadron KF-213 in Naffol, Amber		File:ZokeScreenshot14868.png\|Z-55E of UIF Aggressor Squadron KF-213 in Naffol, Amber
	File:ZokeScreenshot23229.png\|Confederate Z-55Fs at Krakain AFB, Ostlitch.		File:ZokeScreenshot23229.png\|Confederate Z-55Fs at Krakain AFB, Ostlitch.
⚫	File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors
⚫	File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190
	File:ZokeScreenshot14972.png\|ZT-38 Klaw advanced trainer variant of the Z-55, for use in Zokesian Air Force Advanced Pilot School.		File:ZokeScreenshot14972.png\|ZT-38 Klaw advanced trainer variant of the Z-55, for use in Zokesian Air Force Advanced Pilot School.
	File:ZokeScreenshot23448.png\|ZT-38 used by the [[Zokesian Space Agency]] for astronaut training, allowing ZSA pilots to reach up to 42,000m and experience zero G flight for up to 60 seconds.		File:ZokeScreenshot23448.png\|ZT-38 used by the [[Zokesian Space Agency]] for astronaut training, allowing ZSA pilots to reach up to 42,000m and experience zero G flight for up to 60 seconds.

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 Z-55Bs have been exported to Atreus.
-[[File:ZokeScreenshot14868.png|left|thumb|345x345px|Z-55E of UIF Aggressor Squadron KF-213 in Naffol, Amber]]
+File:Screenshot15553.png|Zokesian pilot of 71st Aggressors Squadron stands in front of his Z-55F, NAS Sencapola
-[[File:ZokeScreenshot23229.png|thumb|339x339px|Confederate Z-55Fs at Krakain AFB, Ostlitch.]]
+File:ZokeScreenshot23229.png|Confederate Z-55Fs at Krakain AFB, Ostlitch.
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	==Operational History==		==Operational History==
−	Currently, both the UIF and Zokesia use the Z-55 in aggressor training squadrons to perform similar roles as near-peer aircraft in the modern threat environment. Zokesia and Arcovdonia operate the Z-55F in large numbers in the traditional air force role of fighter/interceptor, with some air-to-ground capability.~~[[File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|thumb\|345x345px\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors]]~~	+	Currently, both the UIF and Zokesia use the Z-55 in aggressor training squadrons to perform similar roles as near-peer aircraft in the modern threat environment. Zokesia and Arcovdonia operate the Z-55F in large numbers in the traditional air force role of fighter/interceptor, with some air-to-ground capability.
−	[[File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|thumb\|345x345px\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190]]
−	[[File:Z55Taiala.png\|thumb\|345x345px\|Z55A in Taiala Air Force colors, 2180.]]
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	==Exports==		==Exports==
		+	As of this date, 10 Z-55Fs have been exported yearly to the UIF in a deal initiated in 2194, with an estimated 60 in service.
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		+	40 Z-55As have been exported to Taiala.
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		+	40 Z-55Fs have been exported to Fortis.
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		+	40 Z-55Bs have been exported to Atreus.
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		+	80 Z-55As have been exported to Solaria.[[File:ZokeScreenshot14759.png\|thumb\|345x345px\|Z-55A in Zokesian Air Force colors]]
	[[File:Screenshot15553.png\|left\|thumb\|345x345px\|Zokesian pilot of 71st Aggressors Squadron stands in front of his Z-55F, NAS Sencapola]]		[[File:Screenshot15553.png\|left\|thumb\|345x345px\|Zokesian pilot of 71st Aggressors Squadron stands in front of his Z-55F, NAS Sencapola]]
−	[[File:~~ZokeScreenshot14868~~.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|345x345px\|~~Z-55E~~ of ~~UIF Agressor Squadron KF~~-~~213~~ in ~~Naffol~~, ~~Amber~~]]	+	[[File:ZokeScreenshot15563.png\|thumb\|345x345px\|An [[Arcovdonia\|Arcovdonian]] Z-55B over Wuste, 2190]]
		+	[[File:ZokeScreenshot14868.png\|left\|thumb\|345x345px\|Z-55E of UIF Aggressor Squadron KF-213 in Naffol, Amber]]
−	[[File:ZokeScreenshot14972.png\|left\|thumb\|ZT-38 Klaw advanced trainer variant of the Z-55, for use in Zokesian Air Force Advanced Pilot School.\|345x345px]]As of this date, 10 Z-55Fs have been exported yearly to the UIF in a deal initiated in 2194, with an estimated 60 in service. 40 Z-55As have been exported to Taiala, 40 Z-55Fs to Fortis, 40 Z-55Bs to Atreus, and 80 Z-55As to Solaria.
−	[[File:ZokScreenshot16951.png\|left\|thumb\|345x345px\|Z-20 Z-20 Squalotigre of the Zokesian Air Force, 2195.]]	+	[[File:ZokeScreenshot14972.png\|left\|thumb\|ZT-38 Klaw advanced trainer variant of the Z-55, for use in Zokesian Air Force Advanced Pilot School.\|345x345px]][[File:Z55Taiala.png\|thumb\|345x345px\|Z55A in Taiala Air Force colors, 2180.]][[File:ZokScreenshot16951.png\|left\|thumb\|345x345px\|Z-20 Z-20 Squalotigre of the Zokesian Air Force, 2195.]]
		+	[[File:ZokeScreenshot23229.png\|thumb\|339x339px\|Confederate Z-55Fs at Krakain AFB, Ostlitch.]]
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	== Z-20 Squalotigre ==		== Z-20 Squalotigre ==
−	The Z-20 development began in 2195 as a further evolution of The Z-55F ~~Tiger~~ II, featuring a new engine that greatly improved overall performance, and a modern avionics suite including a powerful and flexible radar. Compared with the Z-55E, the Z-20 was much faster, gained beyond-visual-range air-to-air capability, and had a full suite of air-to-ground modes capable of utilizing most Zokesian weapons. With these improved capabilities, the Z-20 became competitive with contemporary fighter designs such as the Cyten-Ward Z-41 Bearcat, but was much less expensive to purchase and operate. 200 Z-20s were built for the Zokesian Air Force.	+	The Z-20 development began in 2195 as a further evolution of The Z-55F Carabinieri II, featuring a new engine that greatly improved overall performance, and a modern avionics suite including a powerful and flexible radar. Compared with the Z-55E, the Z-20 was much faster, gained beyond-visual-range air-to-air capability, and had a full suite of air-to-ground modes capable of utilizing most Zokesian weapons. With these improved capabilities, the Z-20 became competitive with contemporary fighter designs such as the Cyten-Ward Z-41 Bearcat, but was much less expensive to purchase and operate. 200 Z-20s were built for the Zokesian Air Force.

	==Operational History==		==Operational History==

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	==Development==		==Development==
−	In December 2158, [[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]] issued ~~NBMR-1~~, calling for a lightweight tactical fighter capable of carrying conventional and nuclear weapons and operating from rough airfields. In late 2159, a team from the newly formed Cyten-Ward toured Kafrica and Old Kolus to examine both the ~~NBMR-1~~ and the needs of Tau Coalition members. From this tour, Cyten-Ward's chief engineer Jelly Khonston gave his team the goal of reversing the trend in fighter development towards greater size and weight in order to deliver an aircraft with high performance, enhanced maneuverability, and high reliability, while still delivering a cost advantage over contemporary fighters. Recognizing that expensive jet aircraft could not viably be replaced every few years, he also demanded "engineered growth potential" allowing service longevity in excess of 10 years. Using a pair of L85s as the baseline, the engine used in the [[Z-40 Mantis]], the team began considering a series of prospective designs. Among the earliest concepts was the Z-156TX of March 2161. This mounted the engines in pods, one under each wing about mid-span. The fuselage was quite slim compared to the final design, with a crew of two under a narrow cockpit canopy. The finalized design first flew May 21, 2161, just two months after the first prototype design was drawn up. Remarkably rugged, fast, and agile, the design was immediately selected for limited-run production for the [[Zokesian Royal Air Force]] and export, to be codified as the Z-55A and Z-55B, respectively.	+	In December 2158, [[Arcovii-Zokesia\|The Confederacy]] issued Requesition Order Number One, calling for a lightweight tactical fighter capable of carrying conventional and nuclear weapons and operating from rough airfields. In late 2159, a team from the newly formed Cyten-Ward toured Kafrica and Old Kolus to examine both the RONO and the needs of Tau Coalition members. From this tour, Cyten-Ward's chief engineer Jelly Khonston gave his team the goal of reversing the trend in fighter development towards greater size and weight in order to deliver an aircraft with high performance, enhanced maneuverability, and high reliability, while still delivering a cost advantage over contemporary fighters. Recognizing that expensive jet aircraft could not viably be replaced every few years, he also demanded "engineered growth potential" allowing service longevity in excess of 10 years. Using a pair of L85s as the baseline, the engine used in the [[Z-40 Mantis]], the team began considering a series of prospective designs. Among the earliest concepts was the Z-156TX of March 2161. This mounted the engines in pods, one under each wing about mid-span. The fuselage was quite slim compared to the final design, with a crew of two under a narrow cockpit canopy. The finalized design first flew May 21, 2161, just two months after the first prototype design was drawn up. Remarkably rugged, fast, and agile, the design was immediately selected for limited-run production for the [[Zokesian Royal Air Force]] and export, to be codified as the Z-55A and Z-55B, respectively.

	In 2170, Cyten-Ward won the Confederate Fighter Aircraft (CFA) competition to replace the Z-55A, with better air-to-air performance against aircraft like the Orion K-60. The resultant aircraft, initially known as Z-55A-21, subsequently became the Z-55E. It had more powerful (5,000 lbf) Logi J85-21 engines, and had a lengthened and enlarged fuselage, accommodating more fuel. Its wings were fitted with enlarged leading edge extensions, giving an increased wing area and improved maneuverability. The aircraft's avionics were more sophisticated, crucially including a radar (initially the Cyten-Ward Electric AN/APQ-153) (the Z-55A and B had no radar). It retained the gun armament of two M39 cannons, one on either side of the nose of the Z-55A. Various specific avionics fits could be accommodated at a customer's request, including an inertial navigation system, TACAN and ECM equipment. Additionally the two position nose landing gear from the Taiala TZ-55 was incorporated to reduce takeoff distance.		In 2170, Cyten-Ward won the Confederate Fighter Aircraft (CFA) competition to replace the Z-55A, with better air-to-air performance against aircraft like the Orion K-60. The resultant aircraft, initially known as Z-55A-21, subsequently became the Z-55E. It had more powerful (5,000 lbf) Logi J85-21 engines, and had a lengthened and enlarged fuselage, accommodating more fuel. Its wings were fitted with enlarged leading edge extensions, giving an increased wing area and improved maneuverability. The aircraft's avionics were more sophisticated, crucially including a radar (initially the Cyten-Ward Electric AN/APQ-153) (the Z-55A and B had no radar). It retained the gun armament of two M39 cannons, one on either side of the nose of the Z-55A. Various specific avionics fits could be accommodated at a customer's request, including an inertial navigation system, TACAN and ECM equipment. Additionally the two position nose landing gear from the Taiala TZ-55 was incorporated to reduce takeoff distance.