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  |caption        = A pair of Zephyrs.
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  |type            = {{wpl|Multirole fighter}}
  |type            = {{wpl|Air superiority fighter}}
  |national origin = {{flag|Ossoria}} <br> {{flag|Syara}}
  |national origin = {{flag|Æþurheim}} <br> {{flag|Syara}}
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  |introduced      = 1994
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  |developed from  = [[T-35 Séideán]]
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The '''Zephyr''' is a [[Syara]]n version of the [[T-35 Séideán]] {{wp|multirole fighter}} first introduced by [[Ossoria]] in 1994. The Zephyr performs various roles, including air-to-air combat, ground support, anti-ship strike, and interdiction. It differs from the T-35 in usage of Syaran avionics and armarments, although the majority of the Zephyr's components remain the same.  
The '''Zephyr''' is a [[Syara]]n version of the [[Æþurheim]] {{wp|F-15|JF10 Svart Orn}}.


The T-35 was selected over competition from the [[Cacerta|Cacertian]] [[AFASF-12 Drago Air Superiority Fighter]] and the [[Acrea]]n [[Aestrup EF 135 Draken]] owing to the T-35's superior air-to-ground and anti-ship strike capabilities, which were considered essential given Syara's strategic situation. The first purchase of T-35s were achieved in 1995, with production rights later acquired in 1999. The T-35 was redesignated as the ''Zephyr'' by the [[Commonality Air Force]] and was intended to serve as a more capable platform than the domestically designed [[Ceyx]], which shared many similarities in design.  
The JF10 was first acquired by the [[Commonality Air Force]] in 1994 and was designated the Zephyr. The Zephyr was intended to replace the [[Nephele]] as the primary air superiority fighter of the CAF. This role was later partially supplamented by the [[Periphas]], which led to later variations of the Zephyr possessing multi-role abilities. The Zephyr remained the primary air superiority of the CAF throughout the [[Zemplen War]], where it played a major role during the [[Aerial warfare of the Zemplen War|air war of the conflict]] and produced [[Flying Aces of the Zemplen War|several aces]].


The Zephyr first saw combat during the [[Imerti Conflict]] where it engaged in air-to-air combat against the [[Ruvelkan Imperial Air Force]] and provided air support for [[Syaran National Army|Syaran ground forces]]. Production of the Zephyr increased afterwards and became Syara's primary front line fighter during the [[Zemplen War]]. Production however fell short of demand, leaving the CAF at a numerical disadvantage against the Ruvelkan air force. Zephyrs performed a number of roles throughout the conflict, shooting down 267 aircraft of all types for 49 combat losses, with an additional 13 lost due to accidents. [[Flying Aces of the Zemplen War|Five Syaran pilots]] became aces flying the Zephyr, and post-war analysis by the CAF concluded that the Zephyr was the best multi-role fighter of the conflict. Information gathered during the war was later shared with Ossoria to produce the next generation of T-35 and Zephyr fighters.
The Zephyr received extensive upgrades and adjustments following the war, incorporating many of the lessons learned. A total of 63 Zephyrs were downed during the conflict, in exchange for 142 air-to-air victories. The most recent modifications made in 2020 are expected to keep the aircraft in service until the 2030s.
 
The Zephyr is slated to serve until the 2040s and remains the principle mainline fighter of the Commonality Air Force, and total production is expected to exceed 1,000 airframes.


[[Category:Syara]]
[[Category:Syara]]

Latest revision as of 02:02, 11 November 2021

Zephyr
Zephyr2.jpg
A pair of Zephyrs.
Role Air superiority fighter
National origin  Æþurheim
 Syara
Introduction 1994
Status In service
Primary user Commonality Air Force
Produced 1999-Present
Number built 1,000+

The Zephyr is a Syaran version of the Æþurheim JF10 Svart Orn.

The JF10 was first acquired by the Commonality Air Force in 1994 and was designated the Zephyr. The Zephyr was intended to replace the Nephele as the primary air superiority fighter of the CAF. This role was later partially supplamented by the Periphas, which led to later variations of the Zephyr possessing multi-role abilities. The Zephyr remained the primary air superiority of the CAF throughout the Zemplen War, where it played a major role during the air war of the conflict and produced several aces.

The Zephyr received extensive upgrades and adjustments following the war, incorporating many of the lessons learned. A total of 63 Zephyrs were downed during the conflict, in exchange for 142 air-to-air victories. The most recent modifications made in 2020 are expected to keep the aircraft in service until the 2030s.

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