Z-188 Turboa
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Z-188 Turboa
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| National Origin | Zokesia | ||||
| Production History | |||||
| Designed | |||||
| 2128 - 2130 | |||||
| Produced | |||||
| 2130 - 2147 | |||||
| Designer | Ward Industries | ||||
| Unit Cost | 38,592(√) | ||||
| Number Built | 72 | ||||
| Service History | |||||
| In Service | |||||
| 2130 - Ongoing | |||||
| Used By | Confederate Air Bundesluft Zokesia | ||||
| Aircraft Characteristics | |||||
| Dry Mass | 47,800kg | ||||
| Length | 28.5 m | ||||
| Width | 25.9 m | ||||
| Height | 7.5 m | ||||
| Propulsion | 4 x Logi CW-25T Turboprops | ||||
| Maximum Velocity | 340 m/s | ||||
| Operational Range | 450 km | ||||
The Cyten-Ward Z-188 Turboa is a Zokesian turboprop airliner built by Ward Industries. First flown in 2128, it was the first large turboprop airliner built in Zokesia. With its fairly high power-to-weight ratio, huge propellers and very short wings resulting in the majority of the wingspan being enveloped in propwash, large flaps which significantly increased effective wing area when extended, and four-engined design, the airplane had airfield performance capabilities unmatched by many jet transport aircraft even today—particularly on short runways and high altitude airfields. Initial sales were good, but after two fatal crashes that led to expensive modifications to fix a design defect, no more were ordered. Jet airliners soon supplanted turboprops for many purposes, and many Turboas were modified as freighters. Some Turboas are still being used in various roles into the 23rd century. The airframe was also used as the basis for the ZP-6 Antares maritime patrol aircraft.