The Zabat is a Bat-type Zoid. The Zabat's form is based on the smaller insectivore bats that are well-known for their large ears and sophisticated sonar.
Its body is compact, and has a pair of long wings. The wings are fairly articulate and can fold around it like an organic bat's wings. Its legs are short, and appear to only be used for 'roosting' (upside-down, appropriately).
The Zabat is a small and nimble aerial Zoid. While not outstandingly fast by the standards of flying Zoid, it is very agile, making it a rather hard target. Its main guns are powerful for a Zoid of its size, giving it a fair punch. Its main weapon, however, is a self-guided homing torpedo that it can use to attack ground and sea-borne targets.
While it is well armed, the Zabat is quite frail and easily destroyed. Its wings are quite vulnerable, and can be easily damaged, crippling the Zoid.
The Zabat comes in two forms, a piloted version and a remote-controlled “Drone” Version. The two versions are the same, save for the presence of a pilot. The drone versions have a decent artificial intelligence that allows them to be passably effective in a dogfight. They are often also used for kamikaze attacks against larger targets such as the Whale King, Ultrasaurus, Hover Cargo, Gojulas, and Elephander.
Heavily armed for their size and class, as well as boasting the latest in Magnesser technology, the Zabat is an impressive machine, given its cost. It is the first aerial Sleeper Zoid ever created, though few or no Sleeper Zabats still remain deployed in the wild. The Zabat is notable as being a multipurpose Zoid, used for dogfighting, attack, and bombing, all in one platform. However, it doesn't excel in any one role.
Another flaw of the Zabat is that is suffers from chronic aerial Zoid light armor disorder, and is easily shot down as a result. The armor is on par with the Rev Raptor’s. The Magnesser wings give it full VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) capabilities as well as the ability to fly stable and hover at low altitudes. A skilled Zabat pilot can even go left, right, and back in a straight line.
Statistics:
Crew: 1 or unmanned
Weight: 25 tons
Length: 10.2 m
Height: 3.7 m
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.8/3430 kph
Weaponry:
Two Hyper Killer Claws (Melee),
Four Homing Bombs (Ground Attack),
Two 145mm Laser Cannon (A2A)
Equipment:
Doppler Radar,
Magnesser Wings,
Infrared Scope
Zabat theme
Firing laser cannons:
Dropping bombs:
