VeK-29Z7

The VeK-29Z7 "Mstka" is a 4++ generation multi-role fighter based off the Stasnovan-built VeK-29S. After relations soured with Stasnov following the overthrow of the Zolevskoyan communist regime, it was quickly realized that the RZAF would benefit from adopting western-built weaponry, due to its easier access. This was achieved by modifying all Zolevskoyan VeK-29s to use missiles such as the AIM-9, AIM-120, AGM-65, etc. However, the main cannon remains the GsH-30, due to difficulties encountered during initial plans to replace it with a 20mm vulcan cannon.

Avionics
The VeK-29Z7 is equipped with the Dogoda (AESA) radar, which is similar to the AN/APG-38 in design and capabilities. The Dogoda AESA radar offers a wide range of operating frequencies, providing better resistance to electronic countermeasures (ECMs), a 370 km detection range, and a very large array of detectable air and ground targets.

For detection of targets in the infrared spectrum, the jet is equipped with the Sud electro-optical targeting station with lookdown capability against ground, sea and air targets. Its forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor is capable to detect airborne threats up to 55 km and provides coverage in azimuth of ±10 degrees / ± 30 degrees / ± 60 degrees. The Sud also consists of an infra-red search and track sensor, TV camera with infrared search and track capability, and a multimode laser rangefinder with detection range up to 30 km. There is also the Ursula podded electro-optical targeting system mounted under the right engine nacelle. It is designed to search, detect and track ground and sea targets. The system consists of infrared sensor and TV camera and is capable to detect ground targets up to 30 km and sea targets up to 50 km.

To protect the aircraft against current and future surface-to-air (SAM) missiles, the Lelia compact active jammer pod can be mounted on any of the aircraft nine hardpoints.

Variants

 * VeK-29Z7G: Single-seat variant
 * VeK-29Z7J: Two-seat variant
 * VeK-29Z7E: Electronic warfare variant
 * VeK-29Z7L: Export variant with downgraded radar and avionics.

Operators

 * Zolevskoy: Primary multi-role fighter of the Republic of Zolevskoy Air Force.