KFZ-7

The Nordfluss KFZ-7 Boxfalke is a Vazandian all-weather multirole strike fighter. The KFZ-7 was designed in the 1960s and 1970s for long-range, high-speed Air interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft. Luftwaffe (KRL) KFZ-7 Boxfalkes are the primary multirole aircraft employed by Vazandia

The Boxfalke has been deployed for military operations in numerous nations around Atlas. During these operations, the strike fighter has carried out deep strikes against high-value targets and combat air patrols, and provided close air support for Vazandian troops. It has also been exported to several countries.

Origins
The KFZ-7 was introduced by the KRL to replace its fleet of KFZ-13 Weisserrabes. Unlike the KFZ-13, the KFZ-7 was designed for the air superiority mission with little consideration for a ground-attack role; the Armed Forces Budget Office opposed the idea of KFZ-7s performing the interdiction mission. In service, the KFZ-7 has been a successful fighter, scoring numerous aerial combat victories and minimal losses in air-to-air combat as of 2020.

Despite a lack of official interest, Nordfluss quietly worked on a KFZ-7-derived interdictor fighter. The company envisaged the aircraft as a replacement for the EFZ-49 Fanatiker and the remaining KFZ-13s. In 1979, the KRL initiated a year long trial, which looked at Nordfluss' proposal and other options such as the purchase of further EFZ-49s. The study recommended the KFZ-7 as the KRL's future strike platform. In 1980, Nordfluss and Stettinwerke AG began a close collaboration on the development of the KFZ-7b's air-to-ground capabilities.

To assist in the KFZ-7's development, Nordfluss modified the second ExKFZ-7 prototype as a demonstrator. The aircraft, known as the KFZ-7b, first flew on 8 July 1982. It was previously used to test conformal fuel tanks (CFTs), initially designed for the KFZ-7. It was subsequently fitted with a laser designator targeting pod to allow the independent delivery of guided bombs. The demonstrator was displayed at the 1982 Altstadt Airshow.

Operators

 * Vazandia:
 * Zolevskoy:
 * Vetsrenik:
 * Granzery:
 * New Cambria:
 * Nha Trang:

Variants
KFZ-7a: Original variant adopted by the Luftwaffe- all airframes exported or upgraded to 7c.

KFZ-7aM: Navalized variant of the 7a adopted by the Marine in the 80s. Retired for the 7cM with all airframes converted to 7c and 7cMs.

KFZ-7b: Upgraded variant that entered service in 1989.

KFZ-7bA: Dedicated training aircraft introduced in 1990.

KFZ-7c: Heavily modernized variant introduced in 2003 and in production up until 2015

KFZ-7cM: Modernized naval variant that entered service in 2006.

KFZ-7ZJ: Zolevskoyan-upgraded variant with some low-observable improvements but mostly a focus on the latest air capabilities and lethality. Proposal includes infra-red search and track, doubling the number of weapon stations, with quad racks for a maximum of 16 air-to-air missiles, Passive/Active Warning Survivability System, upgraded SR/A-115 AESA radar, and a "Talon HATE" communications pod

KFZ-7ZK Slam Falke: The KFZ-7ZK Slam Falke is a derivative of the KFZ-7, operated by the Republic of Zolevskoy Air Force. The ZK variant has several features not typically found on KFZ-7, such as the VolgEye Infra-red search and track, a customized Tactical Electronics Warfare suite to reduce weight and increase jamming effectiveness, cockpit compatibility with night vision devices, ARC-232 U/VHF radio with Fighter Data Link system, and advanced SR/A-115 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. The KFZ-7ZK is equipped with the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System and weapons such as AGM-84Z SLAM-ER and SSRP-Ny-DOM.

KFZ-7/Sa Schlagfalke: 2-seat strike variant developed to supplement and eventually replace the RFZ-5 Möwe.

KFZ-7/SaU: SEAD-focused platform variant of standard 7/Sa.

KFZ-7/Sb: Improved strike variant meant to fully replace the RFZ-5 by 2022.

KFZ-7/SbU: Improved SEAD variant.

OY-11 Sayry: The OY-11 Sayry (Lit. Interceptor Airframe 2011) is a variant of the KFZ-7 exported to the Vetsrenik National Airforce improved with Multi-role capability using a Targeting Pod and integrated electronics for compatibility. The Hardpoints have been strengthened and upgraded into quad racks for increased combat endurance both in an air to air capacity and air to ground capacity. The radar has been replaced with Dogoda AESA radar.

Specifications (KFZ-7c)



 * Countermeasures:
 * Trapp Militärtechnik AG EGP-234 electronic countermeasures pod
 * Hefeweise Elektronik F-FI-10 Identify Friend/Foe (IFF) interrogator
 * Pommernschloss AG WEK/T-980 Electronic Warfare Warning Set (EWWS)
 * Vazandische Raum und Kommunikation RWF/T-4 Radar warning receiver (RWR)
 * Vazandische Raum und Kommunikation IG-25 Internal Countermeasures System (ICS)
 * Vazandische Raum und Kommunikation GegenMN-33 chaff and flare dispenser system