A/I-44 Illusión

A/I-44 Illusión
A/I-44D Flying Zalkentian Colors.
Role		Attacker/Interceptor
National Origin		Zalkent, Zokesia
Production History
Designer		LAC, CWI
Unit Cost		Current Airframe - 27,946(√)
Number Built		???
Service History
Used By		Zalkent, Arcovii-Zokesia

The LAC-CWI A/I-44 Illusión is a single seat Attacker-Interceptor aircraft designed for affordable mass-production. Production is handled by both Cyten-Ward Industries and Lesk Aircraft Corporation, with primary manufacturing centers being located in Arcovii-Zokesia and Zalkent. Plans to expand production centers to include the UIF are being considered.

Z.A.K.U Program - Mid-Life Upgrade Series

The Zero Augmented Kinetic Upgrade Program is a series of one upgrade and two proposed upgrades to the aircraft as a result of insights gained from the F-0 Avalon.

Z.A.K.U I

• Entering into service in 2204 for the Zalkentian Air Corps
• Consists of internal improvements and software refreshes

Z.A.K.U II

• Theoretical upgrade beyond the Z.A.K.U I
• Consists of a larger airframe and aerodynamic changes
• Further improvements to internals and software

Z.A.K.U III

• Program specifications still under development

Variants

Global Market

• A/I-44: Initial production variant
• A/I-44B: Proposed trainer conversion
• A/I-44C: Utilizes cost reduction whilst having improved flight characteristics
• A/I-44D: Added a centerline pylon used to mount large payloads

Zalkentian Variants

• A/I-44C/D Z.A.K.U I: Future variant for the Royal Zalkentian Air Corps

Gallery

A/I-44Cs in Royal Kraken Service.

Zalkentian A/I-44C Patrol.

A/I-44D Testing Centerline Pylon.