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Zivka Aerospace Releases F-132 Zephyr To World Market

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A pair of Rosdivani F-132 climb after takeoff on a practice intercept


In concert with the Commonwealth Air Force of Rosdivvan, Zivka Aerospace today announced that all current models of the F-132 Zephyr fighter are available for international export. In contrast to most fighters currently on the market, which continue to move to higher and higher weights, the Zephyr is a lightweight point-defense interceptor in the tradition of the F-104 Starfighter and F-5 Freedom Fighter. With an asking price of only twenty-two million USD, it is also a far cheaper option for local defense than large fighters whose cost often exceeds one hundred million dollars.

The Zephyr is often jokingly referred to as “the most minimal airframe necessary for its engine to fly.” Producing 44,000 pounds of thrust at full afterburner, the TFR424 turbofan certainly does more than its share to contributing to the Zephyr’s phenomenal thrust to weight ratios, 1.67 at combat weight (missiles retained). This T/W ratio grants the Zephyr a highly impressive rate of climb, greater than 60,000 feet per minute at sea level, and tremendous maneuverability in the vertical dimension. High maneuverability in the horizontal dimension is also maintained with the pricier C model, which incorporates 3-D thrust nozzles.

As an interceptor, the Zephyr is loaded for bear. Four semi-recessed fuselage slots are available for the AIM-120 AMRAAM as well as two wingtip positions for the AIM-9 Sidewinder. For warning shots or finishing off a crippled enemy, there is an internal 1” cannon with up to one hundred and fifty rounds of ammunition. Lastly, each wing possesses a solitary hardpoint that can fit 2.75” rocket pods. Alternatively, rocket boosters may be attached here, allowing for zero-length launch capability or a temporary boost to the operating altitude of the Zephyr for high altitude intercepts.

In combat, the Zephyr possesses a combat ceiling of 61,400 feet and can cruise at speeds up to Mach 1.4, with a top speed of Mach 2.7. The AN/APG-67 multimode radar allows the Zephyr to track a 5m R.C.S. target at ranges up to 50 nautical miles, well within its weapons envelope. Alternatively, it can receive targeting information passively or use its Electro-Optical Targeting System to investigate and target aircraft without their knowledge.

Statistics

Crew 1, pilot
Length 60 feet (18m)
Wingspan 32 feet (9.75m)
Height 13.5 feet (4m)
Propulsion 1 TFR424 afterburning turbofan; rated at 35,200 pounds dry, 44,000 wet (15,970/20,000 kg)
Empty weight 18,800 pounds (8,530 kg)
Gross takeoff weight 30,113 pounds (13,662 kg)
Combat weight 26,323 pounds (11,943 kg)
Maximum takeoff weight 39,480 pounds (17,912 kg)
Internal fuel capacity 9,475 pounds (4,300 kg)
Armament
4 semi-recessed AIM-120D AMRAAM
2 wingtip AIM-9X Sidewinder
1 1" (25mm) internal linear action cannon with 150 rounds
2 underwing hardpoints for rocket boosters or 2.75" rockets
Maximum speed 1,548 knots/2,868 km/h (Mach 2.7)
Cruise speed 803 knots/1,487 km/h (Mach 1.4)
Service ceiling (100 fpm) 52,300 feet (16000m)
Combat ceiling (500 fpm combat weight) 61,400 feet (18,700m)
S.L. Rate of climb 60,000 fpm (305 m/s)
R.C.S. 4m^2
Radar range against 5m R.C.S. target 70 nautical miles searching, 50 nautical miles tracking (130/90km)
Combat radius 415 nautical miles (770 km)
Ferry range 1,700 nautical miles (3,145 km)
Systems
AN/APG-67 multimode radar
Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS)
Radar warning receiver
Red Staff integrated electronics countermeasures system (optional pod)
Production cost 18,000,000 USD
Export price 22,000,000 USD
Variants
F-132A Basic model
F-132B Dual seat trainer
F-132C Advanced maneuverability model fitted with 3D thrust nozzles, more expensive and used for aggressor training only, export price of 28,000,000 USD
F-132D Ground attack version fitted with additional hardpoints and capability for dropping bombs

Official Fornelian Transmission:

The Royal Republic of Fornelia would like to purchase Twenty-Five (25) of your F-132 Zephyr aircraft. The appropriate amount of $550,000,000 USD will be wired when our order is confirmed.

The Phoenix Milita would like to place the following order:

300 x F-132A Basic model
020 x F-132B Dual seat trainer
012 x F-132C Advanced maneuverability model
$7.6 billion, to be wired upon confirmation.
We will not sell them, but I should note that we intend to transfer them to another nation through our military assistance program.

To: The Royal Republic of Fornelia
From: Zivka Aerospace


Your request for twenty-five F-132 Zephyrs has been approved. The A model aircraft, of the serial number series 135774-135799, have been removed from temporary storage and placed aboard the NSR Shughart, with arrival scheduled in two weeks.


Sincerely,

Patrick Zivka, President

To: The Phoenix Milita
From: Zivka Aerospace


Your request for the following aircraft:
300 x F-132A Basic model
020 x F-132B Dual seat trainer
012 x F-132C Advanced maneuverability model
has been approved as is your desire to transfer them through your military assistance program. Twenty-four A models, ten B models, and four C models have been removed from temporary storage and loaded aboard NSR Cotopaxi with an estimated arrival time of three weeks. The remainder of your order will be filled with new construction aircraft and completed within one year, with first deliveries occurring in three months time. Aircraft shall be shipped once per month, of all aircraft in the order then finished. The B and C model orders will be finished with the first shipment, along with fourteen A models. Further monthly shipments shall average thirty-two A models until the order is finished.


Sincerely,

Patrick Zivka, President

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From: Department of Defence, Kingdom of Northland
To: Zivka Aerospace, Rosdivan
Cc: Royal Armed Forces headquarters, Royal Air Force headquarters
Subject: Purchase of F-132 Zephyrs

May 13, 417



Zivka Aerospace
Rosdivan

Dear Sir/Madam:

As you may have been aware, the Royal Armed Forces of Northland, under the Armaments Acquisition Program 417, have been evaluating several different aircraft for the Royal Air Forces light tactical interceptor role.
Today, I can delightfully announce that the F-132 Zephyr was selected, not solely because of the low cost, but for a combination of traits that are extremely desirable in a defence interceptor.

Therefore, under the AAP417, the Kingdom of Northland will place the following initial order:

- Seven-thousand, six-hundred and eighty (7680) F-132A basic model Zephyrs
- Nine-hundred and sixty (960) F-132B dual-seat Zephyrs

Additionally, the Kingdom of Northland would like to negotiate a deal for the following:

- Two-thousand, two-hundred (2200) Red Staff ECM pods
- Initial type training by Zivka Aerospace for sixty-four (64) pilots and ninety (90) mechanics
- Spare parts for stock

The estimated value of this order is $190.08 billions, not including ECM pods, type training or spare parts. We would like to organize the payments in several parts; half will be paid upon confirmation and the rest will be paid as shipments arrive.
I hope, that considering the scale of this deal, you can agree to our payment terms.

Sincerely,



[signed]
Krista Heiden
Councillor, Department of Defence
The Kingdom of Northland

To: Department of Defence, Kingdom of Northland
From: Zivka Aerospace


Madam Heiden,

I would like to thank you most graciously for the purchase of the F-132 Zephyr by your Department of Defence. We are sure that it will give you outstanding performance.

Because of the large quantity of the Zephyr that you have ordered, it will take some time to fulfill your order, as our own production facilities are not immediately up to the task. We have however contracted with other aircraft factories and are constructing a new set of larger factories in Havenite Rosdivan. This should not adversely affect your order, and we expect production lines to reach full capacity within six months. For these first six months, we estimate production at twenty-eight (28) aircraft per month, then increasing to two hundred eighty (280) aircraft per month as new production lines begin releasing finished aircraft. Completion of the order will therefore finish in the thirty-seventh month. As this aircraft shall be new to your air force, we have initially designated the first six month's production to be entirely composed of the B model dual seat trainer, with twenty-eight (28) B models continuing to be produced each month thereafter until completion in the thirty-fifth month. Deliveries of these aircraft shall be made on a monthly basis consisting of the sum of the previous month's production. Please let us know if you wish to change this production setup.

The terms and schedule of payments are most acceptable to us here at Zivka Aerospace. With regards to your other options, we would like to submit a bid of 150,000 USD for each of the requested Red Staff ECM pods, a flat fee of 1,000,000 USD for each pilot and mechanic to be trained, and a yearly fixed fee contract of 250,000 USD for all necessary parts per Zephyr. This would add an additional 484,000,000 USD to the contract (for a total of $190.564 billion) and a yearly parts contract worth 2,160,000,000 USD (when all Zephyrs have been delivered).


Most sincerely,

Patrick Zivka, President

From: Department of Defence, Kingdom of Northland
To: Zivka Aerospace, Rosdivan
Cc: Royal Armed Forces headquarters, Royal Air Force headquarters
Subject: Re: Purchase of F-132 Zephyrs

May 14, 417


Mr. Patrick Zivka
President
Zivka Aerospace
Rosdivan

Dear Sir:

We are more than satisfied with your production arrangements. As to your bid for the ECM pods, training and spare parts, we find your offer acceptable.
We appreciate your flexibility and fast reaction on opening more production lines. It is always a pleasure doing business with people who know what they are doing.

Sincerely,



[signed]
Krista Heiden
Councillor, Department of Defence
The Kingdom of Northland

OOC: This is partly a post so if i want a good, reliable but cheap fighter i can find this thread easily but also i thought i might as well do the following ICly :D

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To: Zivka Aerospace, Rosdivan
From: Defence Procurement Department
Subject: Possible F-132 Zephyrs Procurement (HAF)

Dear Sir,

The Hotdian Air Force (HAF) is extremely interested in your F-132 Zephyr as a possible trainer aircraft. However, we would like to inquire if the HAF could purchase a modified version? If possible we would like to order the following changes to the F-132B:

a) Addition of F-132D capabilities.
b) Removal of cockpit instrumentation and other additional electronics, as well as the internal cannon.
c) Addition of thrust Vectoring

We hope this will be possible, if so we shall pay anything up to 29Million USD per aircraft, for a total of 10,000 aircraft with the changes we asked for. All electronics will be replaced by our own engineers so as to increase training reality and commonality of systems with our front line aircraft. The cannon we plan on making possible to remove as we may instead add additional electronics depending on our needs.

Regards,

Defence Minister Joseph Alders

To: Defence Minister Joseph Alders
From: Zivka Aerospace

Dear Mr. Alders,

I'd like to thank you and your department for your interest in the F-132 Zephyr. I would also like to assure you that the variations that you requested are indeed possible, and can be built for a price of twenty-nine million per plane. Due to the needs to prototype this aircraft, it will be one year until we may begin deliveries of this aircraft. During this period however, we will be taking the opportunity to further expand our production facilities so that we may quickly meet this order.

As mentioned, we expect to make the first delivery in one year's time. Deliveries of the F-132H variant will average two hundred aircraft per month, delivered by ship, with the final shipment arriving 62 months after the beginning of this contract, 50 months after the first shipment. Total value for this contract is 290,000,000,000 USD (290 billion).

Sincerely,

Patrick Zivka, President

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Zivka Aerospace releases STOVL variant of F-132 Zephyr

Today Patrick Zivka, president of Zivka Aerospace, announced the unveiling of a new variant of the company's international sales success, the F-132 Zephyr. This new variant, designated F-132F by the Commonwealth Air Force, fits a new type of thrust vectoring nozzle to the engine of the Zephyr, with an increased range of motion, allowing for extremely short take-off runs and vertical landings.

"The new STOVL Zephyr provides a unique opportunity for expeditionary and naval forces. Its now possible for a nation to possess a very capable, and very affordable interceptor that does not need a lengthy airstrip or aircraft carrier to be built," said Mr. Zivka at the press conference. "There are some range and speed penalties with this option of course, but they are more than offset by this new capability."

The F-132F STOVL Zephyr is scheduled for manufacturing at Zivka's new Tudor City assembly plant in Havenite Rosdivan with an export price of 40,000,000 USD

TO: Whoom it May concern
FROM: Commodore Williams, Confederate Fleet Acquisitions Commitee

SUBJECT: F-132F Zephyr

We would be interested in purchasing six hundred of these fine aircraft in addition to twenty four F-132Fs refitted for use by two operational Conversion Squadrons, the required $24,960 millions will be sent by secure gold bullion transfer (OOC: cant beat big blocks of shiny metal :P) upon confirmation of this order, we would like them to be delivered to Port Arthur Naval Base in Havenica Spizani, which we believe is the most convinient delivery location considering the announced production location

To: Commodore Williams, Confederate Fleet Acquisitions Commitee
From: Zivka Aerospace

We'd like to thank you for your order of the new F-132F Zephyr variant. Your order for 624 F-132F (inclusive of those to be specially modified) has been confirmed and work orders have been cut for the Tudor City assembly plant. We anticipate delivery of the first one hundred fifty aircraft in four months time, with monthly deliveries finishing the order five months later.

Sincerely,

Patrick Zivka, President

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