The CW-1 Dragonfly Gunship is a heavily armed VTOL attack craft equipped with 4 heavy plasma cannon, two light plasma cannon and two medium-range laser cannon and is capable of operating within planetary atmospheres and the depths of space.
This one-man vessel is typically deployed from ground bases but modified variants can be found on board larger capital ships.
A typical Dragonfly Squadron consists of 6 craft.
The vessel is highly maneuverable, and although there has been criticism of its lack of missile armament, it is well-loved by its pilots for its ability to engage enemy fighters as well as ground targets.
Many early Dragonflies have found their way into the hands of mercenaries and bounty hunters. Its large rear section can easily be modified to accommodate a small hold area suitable for prisoner transportation.
As you will see from these images, the Dragonfly’s wings and engines rotate to allow for vertical landings and take offs.
Here we see the Dragonfly in transition mode from takeoff/hover mode through transition to forward thrust.
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