First developed almost 100 years ago, the hovercraft is a unique type of vehicle that can travel on water as easily as it does on land. In 2046, the hovercraft is more important than it was in the late 20th century because its special abilities enable it to ignore the poorly-maintained road surfaces which are all too common.
SEA SKIMMER
The Sea Skimmer is a fast, agile hovercraft intended for general-purpose
use in duelling and recreation. It is well-protected, and the sloped armor
makes it a difficult target.
Sea Skimmer: One-man hovercraft w/ 4 turbofans, small boat power plant w/ upgrades, 4 standard skirts, pilot, VMG (F), HrSwc, safety seat, vertical stabilizer, 4 10-pt skirt guards, Sloped Armor: F40, B40, R35, L35, T24, U10. Acceleration: 7.5, HC: 4, Top Speed: 140 mph, 3,300 lbs, $14,051.
LYME
Produced by Amex Combat Autoworks, the Lyme is an effective, well-armored
hovercraft intended for Division-30 duelling. The turret-mounted HMGs give
this vehicle an all-around field of fire (a big advantage when faced with
other boats or hovercraft armed with only front-mounted weaponry). The
rear-mounted HDFCE is a lethal threat to other hovercraft because of its
ability to damage the internal workings of their lift systems.
Lyme: Streamlined standard hovercraft, medium boat power plant w/ PCs, turbofans, 4 heavy skirts, pilot, 2 turreted HMGs, HDFCE (B), HrSwc, weapon link (HMGs/HDFCE), no-paint windshield, 10 pts CA on pilot, 10 pts CA on power plant, 10 points armor on lift fan, 5 points armor on each thrust fan (3), Sloped Armor: F40, B30, R30, L30, T45, U5. Acceleration: 7.5, HC: 3, Top Speed: 120 mph, 7,570 lbs, $27,910.
PHANTOM
The lightly-armed Phantom (from Amex Combat Autoworks) is a moderately-armored
hovercraft whose real strength lies in its ability to operate in total
darkness without having to rely on radar. The Phantom's stealth system
has made it a favorite choice among those operators who need to move cargo,
vehicles or troops without being heard. This vehicle can transport up to
21 ground troops, or a single compact-sized vehicle.
Phantom: Streamlined regular cargo hovercraft, heavy-duty boat
power plant, turbofans, 6 heavy skirts, pilot & gunner, universally-turreted
VMG w/ explosive ammo TF, HrSwc, IR sighting system, stealth, improved
fire extinguisher, assault ramp, Armor: F40, B35, RF30, RB30, LF30, LB30,
TF35, TB35, UF20, UB20. Acceleration: 10, HC: 1, Top Speed: 185 mph (165
mph fully-loaded), 19,560 lbs, $106,600.
Cargo Capacity: 21 spaces, 4,440 lbs.
WINDSHARK
The Radius Motors Windshark is a nightmarish opponent with powerful
weaponry. The Windshark's thick armor enables it to keep fighting long
after most other hovercraft would have been destroyed. The best way to
attack this vehicle is to shoot at the skirts.
Windshark: Standard hovercraft w/ CA frame, large boat power
plant, 4 standard skirts, pilot, 2 laser-guided VFRPs w/ IrTl & Lgl
linked F, MD w/ floating mines B, HrSwc, radar, weapon link (MD/VFRPs),
Sloped Armor: F60, B50, R55, L55, T20, U25. Acceleration: 5, HC: 3, Top
Speed: 150 mph, 7,600 lbs, $45,630.
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