Airplanes in Yarphei

Airplanes of the Grand Yarphese Republic

Since the formation of the Grand Yarphese Republic, the Vietnamese Liberation Army had always supported growth in the aviation industry, and it thus formed the Vietnamese Liberation Air Force. The goal was to create new fourth generation aircraft to rival that of the west. In order to do this, a massive nationalized aerospace research committee was formed. In 2007, Soat Lafng-tref ordered the members of the corporation to be split among three companies: Zun Yu, BangYef, and RoefaYean. While the aircraft level of advancement has not reached that of larger aerospace superpowers such as the East Asian Federation, the three companies' competition has made Yarphei competitive in the global market. Yarphei, being mostly self-dependent outside the Asian Free Trade Agreement, switched to autochthonous civilian aircraft in 2007.

Civilian Aircraft
Civilian transport is aimed at quick short term travel, mostly. For this reason, Yarphese transport planes tend to be small and efficient. For international flights, civilian aircraft is often larger and bulkier. The Vietnamese Liberation Air Force does not own any civilian aircraft aside some Everetti Boeing 767, but it reserves the right to exercise temporary eminent domain on aircraft companies during wartime.

Zun CK Series
The Zun CK100 was a small aircraft holding only 50 passengers, being able to reach Mach 3. Introduced in late 2008, the ethanol-powered Zun CK200 can reach speeds of up to Mach 3.8. Although it can only hold 110 or fewer, it can double as a military transport aircraft. The current users of the Zun CK200 include Yarphese National Aviation, Orient Yarphese Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Indochina Express. The aircraft is distinctive with its long fuselage, three-part tail, and large ethanol engine on top. The aircraft is often expensive due to the scarcity of raising corn in Yarphese vertical farms.

Bang x99 Series
The Bang 99 series was designed for short-term domestic travel in Yarphei. The Bang designs were originally conceived by the nationalized government as VLAir x99. At first, the VLAir 99 could hardly hold 100 people, traveling at up to 1300 km/h. The 199 was a great advancement of up to 250 passengers, and speeds of up to 2400 km/h. The 299 is slightly smaller, at 230 passengers, but it can reach speeds of up to 3000 km/h. The 399 is the largest, with top speeds of 2200 km/h and up to 500 passengers. The 499 was a more economic model, containing 180 passengers, with speeds up to 1900 km/h. The aircraft were produced immediately in succession, all five models appearing 2003-2005. In 2007, the designs were sold to aerospace giant BangYef at an auction. The Bang 599 featured ability to seat up to 300 passengers, and traveling at speeds of up to 3250 km/h. In all, the aircraft are powered by jet fuel and look similar to their Airbus and Boeing counterparts, albeit being propelled by three jet engines: two on the wings and one by the tail. They are owned in significant quantities by all major Yarphese airlines, as they are versatile for both international and domestic travel.

Roefa ANM Series
The Roefa ANM Series was introduced in 2009 following up the hugely successful Egret 99 series. The aircraft are notable for the delta-wing shape and tilting nose reminiscent of the Concorde. The aircraft cruises just below the mesosphere at speeds of up to Mach 3.3, and carry 120 passengers, while the ANM100 can reach Mach 3 and carry 150 passengers. The main power source is a fission engine. Only two models have been produced: the ANM10 and the ANM100.Both models began production at the same time, even before orders were made, a risky move by the company but beneficial to Yarphei in the long run. Currently, owners include Bangkok Airways, Singapore Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Sky Kuantan, Yarphese National Aviation, and AeroArequipa.

Roefa Cheufang Series
The Roefa Cheufang Series was introduced in 2007 as the principal aircraft series of RoefaYean. The aircraft in this series were designed as amphibious fusion-powered aircraft. The aircraft's main characteristics are small fuselage and two jet engines under wings. This aircraft has generally sold as domestic aircraft due to its inability to fly further than 2000 km without refueling. However, on short flights, it can fly at 6000 mph, with approximately 36 passengers not including the pilot. In general the models, Cheufang A, Cheufang B, Cheufang C, and Cheufang D have only differed in small variations such as price, size, and efficiency.

Airlines
Many airlines exist in Yarphei. Some of them were formed before the Yarphese era, and were based in areas taken over by Yarphese control. Others were formed afterwards. Overall, they have been generally productive.

Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways was formed in 1968.

Singapore Airlines
Yarphei's largest and oldest airline was formed in 1947 in Singapore. Singapore Airlines was the launch customer of the "superjumbo" Airbus A380. SIA has diversified airline-related businesses, such as aircraft handling and engineering. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, SilkAir, manages regional flights to secondary cities with smaller capacity requirements. Subsidiary Singapore Airlines Cargo operates SIA's dedicated freighter fleet, and manages the cargo-hold capacity in SIA's passenger aircraft. SIA has a 49% shareholding in Virgin Atlantic and engages the low-cost carrier sector through its stake in Tiger Airways. It ranks amongst the top 15 carriers worldwide in terms of revenue passenger kilometres, and 6th in the world for international passengers carried. Singapore Airlines is the World's Most Admired Airline and ranked 27th on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies rankings in 2010. It has a strong brand name and is a trendsetter in the aviation industry, particularly in terms of innovation, safety and service excellence, coupled with consistent profitability. It has won numerous awards and is an industry bellwether for aircraft purchases.

Pacific Airlines
Pacific Airlines is a low-cost airline headquartered in the Tân Bình District of Ho Chi Minh City, Yarphei. It operates domestic and international services, and charter flights. Its main base is Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the main airport in Saigon. It was nationalized in 2000, and then privatized in 2007. It grew into a major airline to market many new Yarphese aircraft. It flies mostly in Vietnamese and Khmer areas of Southeast Asia, and domestically within Yarphei.

Orient Yarphese Airlines
Formerly Orient Thai airlines, formed in 1995, it was transferred to Yarphese control when the Grand Yarphese Republic invaded Bangkok.

Phei Air
Phei Air, formerly a branch of Yarphese National Aviation dealing with quick, domestic flights. It was formed in 2002, and then privatized in 2007. Currently it runs a fleet of 67, mostly of the Roefa Cheufang series. Currently it offers flights throughout Yarphei, including the Teur Islands and the Yarphese Free Cities.