Vetrov-Kazakov VeK-24

The Vetrov and Kazakov VeK-24 (Stasnovan: Ветров-Казаков ВеК-24) is a Stasnovan single engine, variable geometry fighter-interceptor designed by the Vetrov-Kazakov design bureau. It is among the world's most produced variable geometry aircraft, and formed the backbone of the Stasnovan Revolutionary Air Force until the introduction of the VeK-29 and the Lu-27. It was the fist Stasnovan aircraft with look-down/shoot-down radar and one of the first to be armed with beyond visual range missiles. The VeK-24 spawned several variants, including the ground attack VeK-26.

Variants

 * VeK-24: The pre-production variant. It only featured two hardpoints.
 * VeK-24A: Initial production variant, with 6 missile hardpoints and another for external fuel tanks.
 * VeK-24S: Upgraded variant that entered service in 1972, featuring the more advanced Sapfir-23D radar.
 * VeK-24SE: Export version of the VeK-24S, with small changes to the IFF system. The VeK-24SK, which was sold to non-Vastava Pact states was a further downgraded variant of the SE, entirely lacking the IFF datalink and the ECCM system.
 * VeK-24U: Two-seat conversion trainer.
 * VeK-24P: Dedicated interceptor for the Air Defence Command (PVO) of the SRAF, featuring the advanced Sapfir-23P radar.

Operators

 * Stasnov: The Stasnovan Revolutionary Air Force operates 45 VeK-44As and 103 VeK-44Ms, while the Naval Aviation of the Stasnovan Revolutionary Navy operates 72 VeK-44Ks.