Z-40 Mantis

The Ward Industries Z-40 Mantis-Harrier is a single-seat, single engine multi-role fighter designed to operate in short field and naval environment, utilizing VTOL lift via rotating main engines.

Z-40 Mantis
VTOL Fighter
A Z-40 of the Zokesian Marine Corps
National Origin		Zokesia
Production History
Designer		Ward Industries
First Flight		March 7, 2135
Unit Cost		28,440(√)
Number Built		240
Service History
Used By		Arcovii-Zokesia, Orion Empire, Atreus

Development

Orion Z-40s make up the primary fighter compliment of the Courageous-Class Landing Helicopter Deck.

Exports

Z-40s taking off from Ward Air Force Base, 2154.