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The '''Periphas''' was a {{wpl|Fighter aircraft}} prototype built by [[Syara]] in the 1990s and early 2000s. The aircraft was intended to be a domestically designed and produced air superiority fighter that would incorporate many advanced technologies including advanced avionics, stealth technology, supermaneuvrability, and supercruise. Originally envisioned in 1994, the procurement of the [[T-35 Séideán]] from [[Ossoria]] lessened the pressing need for a modern fighter and development continued slowly, with the first prototype not built until 2001, followed by a first flight in 2002. The cost of producing the aircraft, coupled with a lack of pressing need for the design, led the project to being scrapped in 2004.  
The '''Periphas''' is a delta-wing, twin-tailed, air superiority/strike fighter produced by [[Syara]]. The Periphas was the first Syaran fighter to incorporate fifth generation characteristics such as stealth technology, super-maneuverability, and advanced avionics.  


The outbreak of the [[Imerti Conflict]] in 2005 suddenly brought the threat of open conflict with [[Ruvelka]] back to the forefront of Syaran strategic planning, and the Periphas was recommissioned by the [[Commonality Air Force]]. Difficulty in restarting production, and the need for resources for production of [[T-35 Séideán|Zephyr]] and [[Ceyx]] fighters undermined efforts to bring the Periphas into production, and it was not ready by the time of the outbreak of the [[Zemplen War]] in 2008. Although development continued during the war, by 2010 the project was significantly behind schedule and the project was scrapped. Some of the design elements of the Periphas were later used for production of the [[Aeolus]].
The concept for the Periphas first surfaced during the 1990s as the [[Commonality Air Force]] expressed a desire for a high-end, advanced fighter aircraft superior to other air superiority fighters. The demand for such an advanced fighter resulted in a protracted development that eventually culminated in the Periphas. The first flight was conducted in 2001 and the aircraft entered into service in 2007, following an accelerated development path as a result of the [[Imerti Conflict]]. The rushed design left the Perihpas a flawed machine, and adjustments were still being made to the design by the time of the [[Zemplen War]].


Although the Periphas was a capable machine, the aircraft earned a poor reputation among many Syarans. It was dubbed "кралица на хангар" or "hangar queen" because of its extensive maintenance requirements; the radar absorbent material had to be re-applied after most sorties, the aircraft's radar system was prone to malfunction, and some pilots claimed the aircraft was unstable at angles of attack beyond 50 degrees, although others reported no issues. The excessive cost of maintaining the aircraft (on top of its already high cost per unit) meant it saw only limited service during the war.
Following the conflict the Periphas received several upgrades meant to improve the performance and maintenance of the aircraft. These continued until 2017, when it was announced that the [[Aeolus]], which had been influenced by the Periphas, would be adopted by the CAF. The remaining Periphas' in service are expected to serve until the 2040s.


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Latest revision as of 02:22, 11 November 2021

Periphas
Periphas.png
A Periphas in flight
Role Fighter aircraft
National origin  Syara
First flight 2001
Introduction 2007
Status In service
Primary user Commonality Air Force
Produced 78

The Periphas is a delta-wing, twin-tailed, air superiority/strike fighter produced by Syara. The Periphas was the first Syaran fighter to incorporate fifth generation characteristics such as stealth technology, super-maneuverability, and advanced avionics.

The concept for the Periphas first surfaced during the 1990s as the Commonality Air Force expressed a desire for a high-end, advanced fighter aircraft superior to other air superiority fighters. The demand for such an advanced fighter resulted in a protracted development that eventually culminated in the Periphas. The first flight was conducted in 2001 and the aircraft entered into service in 2007, following an accelerated development path as a result of the Imerti Conflict. The rushed design left the Perihpas a flawed machine, and adjustments were still being made to the design by the time of the Zemplen War.

Although the Periphas was a capable machine, the aircraft earned a poor reputation among many Syarans. It was dubbed "кралица на хангар" or "hangar queen" because of its extensive maintenance requirements; the radar absorbent material had to be re-applied after most sorties, the aircraft's radar system was prone to malfunction, and some pilots claimed the aircraft was unstable at angles of attack beyond 50 degrees, although others reported no issues. The excessive cost of maintaining the aircraft (on top of its already high cost per unit) meant it saw only limited service during the war.

Following the conflict the Periphas received several upgrades meant to improve the performance and maintenance of the aircraft. These continued until 2017, when it was announced that the Aeolus, which had been influenced by the Periphas, would be adopted by the CAF. The remaining Periphas' in service are expected to serve until the 2040s.