Panther Fighter-Interceptor

The Panther Fighter-Interceptor is a World War II-era aircraft renowned for its agility, speed, and combat capabilities. Designed to excel in air-to-air combat scenarios, this single-seat fighter exhibits a sleek and aerodynamic profile, blending aesthetics with cutting-edge engineering.

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Specifications:
- Wingspan: 13.6 meters
- Length: 9.5 meters
- Height: 4.4 meters
- Empty Weight: 2,854 kg
- Loaded Weight: 4,192 kg
- Engine: 1x air-cooled 2000 hp engine
- Top Speed: 757 km/h
- Power-to-Weight Ratio: 0.216
- Crew: Single pilot

Armament (Interceptor Variant):
- 2x Synchronized Nose-Mounted 50 Caliber Machine Guns
- 2x Inner Wing-Mounted 50 Caliber Machine Guns
- 4x Outer Wing-Mounted 20mm Cannons

Operational Roles:
- Fighter-Interceptor
- Close Air Support (CAS) (with modifications)
- Torpedo Bomber (with modifications)

Notable Features:
- Sleek and streamlined fuselage
- Pressurized cockpit (varies by variant)
- Versatile loadout options
- Varied camouflage patterns for different theaters of operation
- High turn rate rivaling some biplanes

The Kenzar LF-1 Panther, an iconic fighter-interceptor born from the drawing boards of Kenzar Aircraft Manufacturing, etched its legendary status in the annals of aviation history during its service in the Pacific Theater. Designed and entering service in 1937, the Panther's streamlined fuselage and advanced engineering set it apart from its contemporaries.

The Panther earned its reputation as a formidable aerial combatant, with multiple variants tailored for diverse mission profiles. Whether soaring through the skies as an interceptor, providing ground support in CAS missions, or executing torpedo strikes as a bomber, the Panther's adaptability made it a valuable asset in the pacific theater in World War 2.

With a staggering production run of 18,000 units, the Panther proved its mettle in combat, accounting for over 20,000 enemy aircraft shot down. Its ascendancy in the skies of the Pacific was marked by the heavily upgraded LF-1 variant. Featuring a retractable undercarriage, larger armament, reinforced armor, flaps for enhanced maneuverability, and an array of improvements, this variant became the pride of the Lathistian Air Force.

Today, the legacy of the Panther endures, with 325 surviving airframes and an impressive 154 airworthy examples that continue to grace the skies, a testament to the enduring design and prowess of the Kenzar LF-1 Panther.

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