The Zoogie People
05-02-2004, 03:02
ZF - 27 Air Superiority Fighter
OOC: I will put this on my storefront one of these days, but my plan is to market most of my products seperately as well, as many people are just looking for one particular thing. First and foremost - price, $59 milllion; prod rights negotiations on request. I'll give them away at a lower price at first; while they're still rolling off my own production lines. Get 'em while they're cheap!
IC:
Pride of Zoogie: Zoogie Aerospace ZF-27
http://images.janes.com/aerospace/military/news/idr/s0111197.jpg
.: ZF - 27 ... Welcome to friendly skies :.
The Zoogie People had prided its military in its aircraft industry, and yet, its fleet of domestic air superiority aircraft were small, although in recent years the ZF-15 had undergone a massive upgrading programe. The rest were comprised mainly of lighter air superiority fighters such as the MiG-29M, and foreign imports, such as the Kazakhstanian F-42 and Lockheed Martin F-22. A true, advanced, top of the line air superiority fighter was needed.
Kazakhstania’s F-42 was a great fighter that very well served the role of long-range interceptor. However, the sheer bulk of the F-42 did not make for as good maneuverability and other qualities desired. After a review of designs submitted by Star Systems and Zoogie Aerospace, the unbiased Zoogie People government selected the concept of Zoogie Aerospace industries.
The ZF-27 was influenced heavily by technologies from Lockheed Martin, as well as European designs such as the Eurofighter and Rafale. Featuring a heightened cockpit for a better view for the pilot, state-of-the-air multifunction displays with much technology used by Zoogie teams in its recent joint Project Falcon (ZF-28 Sarkishi/F-45 Sarkishi).
The ZF-27 has two main armament storage areas: the center bays, which take up much of the centerline, and the fuselage bays, which take up the side and some portions of the centerline.
The large center bays are greater in terms of size than the F-22, and can hold up to eight slots of weapons – that is, with air superiority missiles such as the AIM-120, Skyflash, AIM-7, R77, Mica, and any dogfighting missiles, and small 500 lb bombs taking up one slot, and larger air-to-air missiles (ala Phoenix; Anti-AWACs, Amos) and other stores taking two. The side bays, when armed, extend to allow the heat-seeking missiles to feel for their target. Because of the slight enlengthening of the sidebays, and because of the four-feet-long overlap into the center, the side bays can carry two IR-seeking missiles apiece. In its A2A role, already, this aircraft surpasses the Raptor in payload.
But that is not all the armament it can carry. At the price of maximum stealth, the ZF-27 can carry two pylons on each wing, and more pylons on the wingtips. In the event that one truly wanted to load the ZF-27 to its fullest extent, ‘packages’ – groups of missiles/bombs strung together – can be used. This enables four AIM-9 missiles to be put on the wingtips, by adding one slightly to the side of the wingtip, and have packages of three AIM-9/AIM-120 on the wing. This is highly not suggested because of the reduction in maneuverability; however, in some cases it can be highly useful.
Incorporating advanced avionics, such as a look-down-shoot down all-aspect radar that far exceeds the F-22’s radar capabilities, a stunningly efficient anti-radar system brother to the prototypes developed for Project: Falcon, incorporated infrared, laser, and other systems, the ZF-27 builds on the long tradition of superior systems.
But that’s not to say the ZF-27 is not worthy in maneuverability. Quite the contrary, the ZF-27 is one of our most maneuverable aircraft – and the most tested – to date. The ZF-27 airframe is built to withstand tough blows, pressures, and to shield the pilot from as many G’s as possible – usually to very minimal effect, but an effect nevertheless. Two 36,000-lb engines can propel the aircraft to cruising speeds of up to Mach 1.7, and with afterburners, the aircraft is rumoured to be able to reach speeds of Mach 2.8; although the highest testing speed attained was Mach 2.58, and the highest cruising speed Mach 1.63. Equipped with automated three-dimensional thrust vectoring, the ZF-27’s angle of attack and maneuverability in close dogfights is revolutionary. With a +/- 60 degree difference, this aircraft’s engine vectoring not only exceeds by far that of any previous Zoogie engine, but also shortens the necessary runway length and speed necessary for takeoff – as well as drastically shortening landings.
In tests conducted, a ZF-27 air force model leapt into the air at just over 140 knots, and landed on a Nimitz-CVN-76-type carrier with no hook, and came to a stop a safe distance away from the edge.
Also equipped on the ZF-27 is an evolution of the Project-Falcon gun system. This purely air superiority aircraft stressed the ability to shoot down enemy aircraft more than Project-Falcon, and so the amount of rounds was nominally increased. Dual six-barrel, 20mm cannons on each side of the cockpit are fitted with 640 rounds apiece, and controlled either manually, or by a gun system. In heated dogfight mode, the activated weapons are the heat-seeking missiles in the side bays. The pilot is free to arm the weapon manually; it starts off disarmed. The selected target is tracked by the electronics system, which controls how many rounds to be fired and when. Default setting is the firing of the cannon whenever 60% hit probability or higher is achieved; and how many rounds is dependent on the make of the aircraft and its current airframe status. The rounds are propelled towards the aircraft to greatly increase probability of hit, more than the percentage indicators dictate. Though less effective with ground targets (they don’t move around), it still works 100%. The advantage of using them against ground targets, however, is questionable. The entire idea of the system is to leave the pilot free to maneuver, and even select another weapon to attack his target – such as a backfiring IR missile.
The ZF-27 has secondary ground attack capability. It is capable of carrying two GBU-28/P bombs, 4500-lb laser guided monsters, in its center bays while leaving room for two AIM-9 missiles at the ends, and four more in the side bays. Deep strike of tough targets such as bunkers and fortified hangars usually call for this configuration (six AIM-9X; two GBU-28/P; full cannon). If necessary, eight 500-lb Mark 82HD ‘Snakeye’ or eight 400-lb cluster bombs can be used, for such chain targets as supply lines and massed ground forces and/or ships docket in a bay. Larger bombs, such as the GBU-16 and GBU-32 JDAM 1000-lb munitions, can be carried as well. Four can be carried in the center bays, which is used primarily for deep strike/infiltration missions against more easily destroyed targets such as hangars and command centers. Because the bays have been enlargened, missiles the F-22 could not carry in its bay are now able to be carried. The GBU-28/P, as previously mentioned, can be carried in quantities of two – as well as, for that matter, the AGM-154C JSOW. Four AGM-88 HARM or similar can be carried as well, although due to the nature and size of the missile, only two AM-39 or AGM-84 antiship missiles can be carried.
There are still more possibilities for this aircraft. It was designed with extensibility in mind. Eight Penguin AntiShip missiles can be carried, for example, which would make the craft more useful for carrier fleet patrol (naval version pending). If absolutely necessary, the ZF-27 can even become an anti-tank aircraft, with as many as sixteen AT-2 ‘swatter’ antitank missiles or AGM-114K Hellfire missiles. Nuclear capability has not been left out; one B61 or B83 bomb can be carried in its center bay, with another weight to balance the aircraft, and still leave two AIM-9 slots available in the center bays. If necessary, this nuclear platform (6 AIM-9/1 B61/full cannon) would ensure stealthy infiltration and penetration from high altitudes, with very capable short-range (6 miles and under) defense from other aircraft. Ground targets, such as SAMs, are of no consequence because in deep strike, the ZF-27 would be fifty thousand feet or more above them, and anyways, in nuclear strikes, they would be effectively liquidated soon enough.
The Zoogie People has ordered a massive amount of ZF-27As; totaling 2,460. This drove the cost-per-unit down tremendously. In addition, a two-seat combat-capable, reconnaissance-happy trainer is being developed, with a different engine and extensible reconnaissance equipment (able to be easily traded off for arms/mix/vice versa) for higher speeds (ZF-27B). A single-seat naval version is in the works (ZF-27M) as well, with possible orders of 2,680 and 1,240, respectively.
Already, the ZF-27 has won a foreign contract, fulfilling the needs of Zossen for its next generation air superiority fighter. This fighter is so laden full of technology it has been properly nicknamed, the Zoogie People’s 5th-and-a-half air superiority fighter. (Our previous two multirole aircraft being 5th-and-a-quarter)
ZF-27A
Manufactured by: Zoogie Aerospace
Engines: Two Es-266 afterburning turbofan engines with combined 72,000-lb thrust
Performance: Max speed Mach 2.7; cruise speed Mach 1.63; automated 3D thrust vectoring +/- 60˚; service ceiling 70,000ft
Persona: One
Hardpoints: Internal cannons (w/ revolutionary automated gun system), internal bottom bays (8 AAMS), fuselage-side bays (4 IR AAMs), four wing hardpoints and two wingtip hardpoints if necessary. (IR-only)
Domestic Sell Price: $37million
Export Sell Price: $59million
Production rights: Negotiable on request
ZF-27M
The ZF-27M is the naval version of the fighter. With enlargened wings, it also carries more fuel and comes carrier-capable. For the first time, the ZF-27 can be used on a carrier!
Manufactured by: Zoogie Aerospace
Engines: Two Es-266-2400 afterburning turbofan engines with combined 73,000-lb thrust
Performance: Max speed Mach 2.64; cruise speed Mach 1.61; automated 3D thrust vectoring +/- 60˚; service ceiling 70,000ft
Persona: One
Hardpoints: Internal cannons (w/ revolutionary automated gun system), internal bottom bays (8 AAMS), fuselage-side bays (4 IR AAMs), four wing hardpoints and two wingtip hardpoints if necessary. (IR-only)
Domestic Sell Price: $39million
Export Sell Price: $64million
Didn't like Stat Time? Good...because, here's pic time!
http://www.airwar.ru/image/i/xplane/foas-i.jpg
ZF-27 taxis onto a runway in preparation for flight
http://images.janes.com/aerospace/military/news/idr/p0111197.jpg
ZF-27 in flight
http://www.stratmag.com/issue2Sep-15/imagesn/foas.jpg
http://journal.xelus.com/assets/FOAS_blue30.jpg
ZF-27E Concepts
http://www.milparade.com/1999/33/0541.jpg
Phantom Radar System
Enjoy.
This feature has been rated G for all nations.
OOC: I will put this on my storefront one of these days, but my plan is to market most of my products seperately as well, as many people are just looking for one particular thing. First and foremost - price, $59 milllion; prod rights negotiations on request. I'll give them away at a lower price at first; while they're still rolling off my own production lines. Get 'em while they're cheap!
IC:
Pride of Zoogie: Zoogie Aerospace ZF-27
http://images.janes.com/aerospace/military/news/idr/s0111197.jpg
.: ZF - 27 ... Welcome to friendly skies :.
The Zoogie People had prided its military in its aircraft industry, and yet, its fleet of domestic air superiority aircraft were small, although in recent years the ZF-15 had undergone a massive upgrading programe. The rest were comprised mainly of lighter air superiority fighters such as the MiG-29M, and foreign imports, such as the Kazakhstanian F-42 and Lockheed Martin F-22. A true, advanced, top of the line air superiority fighter was needed.
Kazakhstania’s F-42 was a great fighter that very well served the role of long-range interceptor. However, the sheer bulk of the F-42 did not make for as good maneuverability and other qualities desired. After a review of designs submitted by Star Systems and Zoogie Aerospace, the unbiased Zoogie People government selected the concept of Zoogie Aerospace industries.
The ZF-27 was influenced heavily by technologies from Lockheed Martin, as well as European designs such as the Eurofighter and Rafale. Featuring a heightened cockpit for a better view for the pilot, state-of-the-air multifunction displays with much technology used by Zoogie teams in its recent joint Project Falcon (ZF-28 Sarkishi/F-45 Sarkishi).
The ZF-27 has two main armament storage areas: the center bays, which take up much of the centerline, and the fuselage bays, which take up the side and some portions of the centerline.
The large center bays are greater in terms of size than the F-22, and can hold up to eight slots of weapons – that is, with air superiority missiles such as the AIM-120, Skyflash, AIM-7, R77, Mica, and any dogfighting missiles, and small 500 lb bombs taking up one slot, and larger air-to-air missiles (ala Phoenix; Anti-AWACs, Amos) and other stores taking two. The side bays, when armed, extend to allow the heat-seeking missiles to feel for their target. Because of the slight enlengthening of the sidebays, and because of the four-feet-long overlap into the center, the side bays can carry two IR-seeking missiles apiece. In its A2A role, already, this aircraft surpasses the Raptor in payload.
But that is not all the armament it can carry. At the price of maximum stealth, the ZF-27 can carry two pylons on each wing, and more pylons on the wingtips. In the event that one truly wanted to load the ZF-27 to its fullest extent, ‘packages’ – groups of missiles/bombs strung together – can be used. This enables four AIM-9 missiles to be put on the wingtips, by adding one slightly to the side of the wingtip, and have packages of three AIM-9/AIM-120 on the wing. This is highly not suggested because of the reduction in maneuverability; however, in some cases it can be highly useful.
Incorporating advanced avionics, such as a look-down-shoot down all-aspect radar that far exceeds the F-22’s radar capabilities, a stunningly efficient anti-radar system brother to the prototypes developed for Project: Falcon, incorporated infrared, laser, and other systems, the ZF-27 builds on the long tradition of superior systems.
But that’s not to say the ZF-27 is not worthy in maneuverability. Quite the contrary, the ZF-27 is one of our most maneuverable aircraft – and the most tested – to date. The ZF-27 airframe is built to withstand tough blows, pressures, and to shield the pilot from as many G’s as possible – usually to very minimal effect, but an effect nevertheless. Two 36,000-lb engines can propel the aircraft to cruising speeds of up to Mach 1.7, and with afterburners, the aircraft is rumoured to be able to reach speeds of Mach 2.8; although the highest testing speed attained was Mach 2.58, and the highest cruising speed Mach 1.63. Equipped with automated three-dimensional thrust vectoring, the ZF-27’s angle of attack and maneuverability in close dogfights is revolutionary. With a +/- 60 degree difference, this aircraft’s engine vectoring not only exceeds by far that of any previous Zoogie engine, but also shortens the necessary runway length and speed necessary for takeoff – as well as drastically shortening landings.
In tests conducted, a ZF-27 air force model leapt into the air at just over 140 knots, and landed on a Nimitz-CVN-76-type carrier with no hook, and came to a stop a safe distance away from the edge.
Also equipped on the ZF-27 is an evolution of the Project-Falcon gun system. This purely air superiority aircraft stressed the ability to shoot down enemy aircraft more than Project-Falcon, and so the amount of rounds was nominally increased. Dual six-barrel, 20mm cannons on each side of the cockpit are fitted with 640 rounds apiece, and controlled either manually, or by a gun system. In heated dogfight mode, the activated weapons are the heat-seeking missiles in the side bays. The pilot is free to arm the weapon manually; it starts off disarmed. The selected target is tracked by the electronics system, which controls how many rounds to be fired and when. Default setting is the firing of the cannon whenever 60% hit probability or higher is achieved; and how many rounds is dependent on the make of the aircraft and its current airframe status. The rounds are propelled towards the aircraft to greatly increase probability of hit, more than the percentage indicators dictate. Though less effective with ground targets (they don’t move around), it still works 100%. The advantage of using them against ground targets, however, is questionable. The entire idea of the system is to leave the pilot free to maneuver, and even select another weapon to attack his target – such as a backfiring IR missile.
The ZF-27 has secondary ground attack capability. It is capable of carrying two GBU-28/P bombs, 4500-lb laser guided monsters, in its center bays while leaving room for two AIM-9 missiles at the ends, and four more in the side bays. Deep strike of tough targets such as bunkers and fortified hangars usually call for this configuration (six AIM-9X; two GBU-28/P; full cannon). If necessary, eight 500-lb Mark 82HD ‘Snakeye’ or eight 400-lb cluster bombs can be used, for such chain targets as supply lines and massed ground forces and/or ships docket in a bay. Larger bombs, such as the GBU-16 and GBU-32 JDAM 1000-lb munitions, can be carried as well. Four can be carried in the center bays, which is used primarily for deep strike/infiltration missions against more easily destroyed targets such as hangars and command centers. Because the bays have been enlargened, missiles the F-22 could not carry in its bay are now able to be carried. The GBU-28/P, as previously mentioned, can be carried in quantities of two – as well as, for that matter, the AGM-154C JSOW. Four AGM-88 HARM or similar can be carried as well, although due to the nature and size of the missile, only two AM-39 or AGM-84 antiship missiles can be carried.
There are still more possibilities for this aircraft. It was designed with extensibility in mind. Eight Penguin AntiShip missiles can be carried, for example, which would make the craft more useful for carrier fleet patrol (naval version pending). If absolutely necessary, the ZF-27 can even become an anti-tank aircraft, with as many as sixteen AT-2 ‘swatter’ antitank missiles or AGM-114K Hellfire missiles. Nuclear capability has not been left out; one B61 or B83 bomb can be carried in its center bay, with another weight to balance the aircraft, and still leave two AIM-9 slots available in the center bays. If necessary, this nuclear platform (6 AIM-9/1 B61/full cannon) would ensure stealthy infiltration and penetration from high altitudes, with very capable short-range (6 miles and under) defense from other aircraft. Ground targets, such as SAMs, are of no consequence because in deep strike, the ZF-27 would be fifty thousand feet or more above them, and anyways, in nuclear strikes, they would be effectively liquidated soon enough.
The Zoogie People has ordered a massive amount of ZF-27As; totaling 2,460. This drove the cost-per-unit down tremendously. In addition, a two-seat combat-capable, reconnaissance-happy trainer is being developed, with a different engine and extensible reconnaissance equipment (able to be easily traded off for arms/mix/vice versa) for higher speeds (ZF-27B). A single-seat naval version is in the works (ZF-27M) as well, with possible orders of 2,680 and 1,240, respectively.
Already, the ZF-27 has won a foreign contract, fulfilling the needs of Zossen for its next generation air superiority fighter. This fighter is so laden full of technology it has been properly nicknamed, the Zoogie People’s 5th-and-a-half air superiority fighter. (Our previous two multirole aircraft being 5th-and-a-quarter)
ZF-27A
Manufactured by: Zoogie Aerospace
Engines: Two Es-266 afterburning turbofan engines with combined 72,000-lb thrust
Performance: Max speed Mach 2.7; cruise speed Mach 1.63; automated 3D thrust vectoring +/- 60˚; service ceiling 70,000ft
Persona: One
Hardpoints: Internal cannons (w/ revolutionary automated gun system), internal bottom bays (8 AAMS), fuselage-side bays (4 IR AAMs), four wing hardpoints and two wingtip hardpoints if necessary. (IR-only)
Domestic Sell Price: $37million
Export Sell Price: $59million
Production rights: Negotiable on request
ZF-27M
The ZF-27M is the naval version of the fighter. With enlargened wings, it also carries more fuel and comes carrier-capable. For the first time, the ZF-27 can be used on a carrier!
Manufactured by: Zoogie Aerospace
Engines: Two Es-266-2400 afterburning turbofan engines with combined 73,000-lb thrust
Performance: Max speed Mach 2.64; cruise speed Mach 1.61; automated 3D thrust vectoring +/- 60˚; service ceiling 70,000ft
Persona: One
Hardpoints: Internal cannons (w/ revolutionary automated gun system), internal bottom bays (8 AAMS), fuselage-side bays (4 IR AAMs), four wing hardpoints and two wingtip hardpoints if necessary. (IR-only)
Domestic Sell Price: $39million
Export Sell Price: $64million
Didn't like Stat Time? Good...because, here's pic time!
http://www.airwar.ru/image/i/xplane/foas-i.jpg
ZF-27 taxis onto a runway in preparation for flight
http://images.janes.com/aerospace/military/news/idr/p0111197.jpg
ZF-27 in flight
http://www.stratmag.com/issue2Sep-15/imagesn/foas.jpg
http://journal.xelus.com/assets/FOAS_blue30.jpg
ZF-27E Concepts
http://www.milparade.com/1999/33/0541.jpg
Phantom Radar System
Enjoy.
This feature has been rated G for all nations.