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==Operational history==
==Operational history==
==Varients==
==Varients==
The Z-17 was designed with three initial variants – the Z-17A, a CTOL land-based version; the Z-17B, a STOVL version capable of use either on land or on aircraft carriers; and the Z-17C, a CATOBAR carrier-based version. Since then, there has been work on the design of nationally specific versions for [[Albarine]] and [[Quetana]].
===Z-17A===
The Z-17A is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant intended for the [[Zamastanian Air Force|ZDAF]] and other air forces. It is the smallest, lightest version and capable of 9 g, the highest of all variants. Although the Z-17A currently conducts aerial refueling via boom and receptacle method, the aircraft can be modified for probe-and-drogue refueling if needed by the customer. A drag chute pod can be installed on the Z-17A, with the [[Royal Caspiaan Air Force]] being the first operator to adopt it.
===Z-17B===
The Z-17B is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the aircraft. Similar in size to the A variant, the B sacrifices about a third of the A variant's fuel volume to accommodate the SDLF. This variant is limited to 7 g. Unlike other variants, the Z-17B has no landing hook. The "STOVL/HOOK" control instead engages conversion between normal and vertical flight. The Z-17B can also perform vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL).
===Z-17C===
The Z-17C variant is designed for catapult-assisted take-off but arrested recovery operations from aircraft carriers. Compared to the Z-17A, the Z-17C features larger wings with foldable wingtip sections, larger control surfaces for improved low-speed control, stronger landing gear for the stresses of carrier arrested landings, a twin-wheel nose gear, and a stronger tailhook for use with carrier arrestor cables. The larger wing area allows for decreased landing speed while increasing both range and payload. The Z-17C is limited to 7.5 g.
==Operators==
==Operators==
[[File:F-35C_Lightning_II_aircraft_are_tested_aboard_USS_Abraham_Lincoln._(36272619443).jpg|thumb|right|A Z-17C performs a touch-and-go landing aboard [[ZMS Griffiths]]]]
[[File:F-35C_Lightning_II_aircraft_are_tested_aboard_USS_Abraham_Lincoln._(36272619443).jpg|thumb|right|A Z-17C performs a touch-and-go landing aboard [[ZMS Griffiths]]]]

Latest revision as of 01:14, 30 August 2022

Z-17 Condor
F-35A flight (cropped).jpg
General information
TypeMultirole
ManufacturerToring Industries
StatusActive service
History
Introduction date15 October 2016

The Toring Industries Z-17 Condor is a single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth tactical multirole combat aircraft developed for the Zamastanian Air Force (ZDAF) intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. The prime contractor, Toring Industries, built most of the Z-17's airframe and weapons systems and conducted final assembly, while Marian Defense Manufacturing provided the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) Z-17A, the short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) Z-17B, and the carrier-based (CV/CATOBAR) Z-17C.

Primarily used by Zamastan, several other countries have ordered, or are considering ordering, the aircraft. The program has drawn much scrutiny and criticism for its unprecedented size, complexity, ballooning costs, and much-delayed deliveries, with numerous technical flaws still being corrected. The Z-17, alongside the Z-14 Osprey, are projected to operate until 2070.

Development

Design

Operational history

Varients

The Z-17 was designed with three initial variants – the Z-17A, a CTOL land-based version; the Z-17B, a STOVL version capable of use either on land or on aircraft carriers; and the Z-17C, a CATOBAR carrier-based version. Since then, there has been work on the design of nationally specific versions for Albarine and Quetana.

Z-17A

The Z-17A is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant intended for the ZDAF and other air forces. It is the smallest, lightest version and capable of 9 g, the highest of all variants. Although the Z-17A currently conducts aerial refueling via boom and receptacle method, the aircraft can be modified for probe-and-drogue refueling if needed by the customer. A drag chute pod can be installed on the Z-17A, with the Royal Caspiaan Air Force being the first operator to adopt it.

Z-17B

The Z-17B is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the aircraft. Similar in size to the A variant, the B sacrifices about a third of the A variant's fuel volume to accommodate the SDLF. This variant is limited to 7 g. Unlike other variants, the Z-17B has no landing hook. The "STOVL/HOOK" control instead engages conversion between normal and vertical flight. The Z-17B can also perform vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL).

Z-17C

The Z-17C variant is designed for catapult-assisted take-off but arrested recovery operations from aircraft carriers. Compared to the Z-17A, the Z-17C features larger wings with foldable wingtip sections, larger control surfaces for improved low-speed control, stronger landing gear for the stresses of carrier arrested landings, a twin-wheel nose gear, and a stronger tailhook for use with carrier arrestor cables. The larger wing area allows for decreased landing speed while increasing both range and payload. The Z-17C is limited to 7.5 g.

Operators

A Z-17C performs a touch-and-go landing aboard ZMS Griffiths
 Albarine
 Caspiaa
 Durnstaal
 East Chanchajilla
  • FCADF - 9 Z-17As delivered and operational, 21 planned
 Emmiria
 Saint Croix and Bens
 Shoassau
 Qolaysia
 Quetana
 Zamastan


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