Z-41 Bearcat
The Cyten-Ward Z-41 Bearcat is a Zokesian carrier-capable supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, all-weather-capable variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Bearcat was developed for the Zokesian Royal Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program after the collapse of the F-52X Stealth Kargadan project. A large and well-equipped fighter, the Z-41 was the first of the Cyten-Ward All Mission Series fighters, which were designed incorporating air combat experience against stealth fighters during the Belkan War.
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Z-41 Bearcat
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| Interceptor, air superiority, and multirole fighter | |||||
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| A Z-41A of the Zokesian Royal Navy | |||||
| National Origin | Zokesia | ||||
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| Designer | Cyten-Ward Industries | ||||
| First Flight | August 1, 2168 | ||||
| Unit Cost | 47989(√) | ||||
| Number Built | 271 | ||||
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| Used By | Arcovii-Zokesia, UIF, Atreus, Taiala, Ilishira, Arvene, Belka | ||||
Development
The Z-41 first flew on 1 August 2168 and made its first deployment in 2169 with the Zokesian Navy aboard ZNS Imperator Drekevak (CVN-22), replacing the F-52 Kargadan. The Z-41 serves as the Zokesian Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor, and tactical aerial reconnaissance platform into the 2200s. The Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod system was added in the 2190s and the Bearcat began performing precision ground-attack missions. T
Operational History
