Ornithopters, also commonly refered to as 'thopters, were the most common small transport vessels in the Imperium. These ships were capable of carrying 6 passengers, 9 if the back seats were removed. 'Thopters were also very versatile. While they were capable of space travel over short distances, these small vessels were mostly operated in planetary atmospheres. Their uses varied from human transport between cities and continents, to light cargo transport across long distances. Most 'thopters were winged vessels that were capable of flight through an hybrid system of jet propulsion, Anti-gravity by a Holtzman Suspensor Field and by mimmicking the movements of birds. While the jets were the primary propulsion system, the wings assisted in maintaining altitude, as well as maneuvered the vessels. The Holtzman field suspensor generator repellent effect allowed the ship to defy gravity, offering VTOL capability. When landed or on high speed flights, the wings folded as shown in the image. (Used models by Borgman & James) #aircraft #airplane #Atreides #DUNE #ornithopter #scifi #ship #space #spaceship #transport #Thopter
- Comments
Goldenfrog®wowowowowow8/7/2009