The Raynos is a Pteranodon-type Zoid, created by the PAC. It was created as an Air-to-Air Combat Zoid.
Unlike other Zoids of the day, which used Magnesser Wings to produce lift and control, the Raynos relied purely on aerodynamics. The result was a Zoid that was both incredibly fast and agile; in the air, the Zoid's top speed outclasses all but the Storm Sworder. This ability came at a cost; the Raynos is a very difficult Zoid to fly, and unforgiving to an inexperienced pilot.
Compared to other flying Zoids, the Raynos is very well armed, sporting numerous cannons and talons. It also sports tail-mounted weapons, a very unusual feature for an airborne Zoid. The Zoid also utilises a sophisticated radar system.
The Raynos is considered by many to be the first high-end aerial Zoid, and is still among the most maneuverable and best performance aircraft available aside from the Storm Sworder. Capable of an impressive Mach 3.3, theRaynos has slowly become one of the most respected dogfighters. Though it was originally designed to escort the Whale King and combat small aerial Zoids, such as the Redler, a common complaint is that the Raynos lacks striking power.
Unfortunately, this is a very real gripe, one that can only be solved through modification. While this isn’t a Zoid for beginning aerial pilots, the Raynos can easily fly and fight circles around many opponents if put in capable hands. Also, one the Raynos’ main boasts is its turning circle: its short wingspan allows it to turn 180 degrees faster than almost any other Zoid. That wingspan advantage is then coupled with vectored thrusters to give it unparalleled aerial turning speed and great maneuverability. The tradeoff for is thin armor: only a few steps above the Command Wolf. Still, there are only a few Zoids that can compete with the Raynos in the air, and many of then do it by bulk and firepower, not by performance. Whereas the Storm Sworder is the Aerial King of Melee and CQB, the Raynos is the Aerial King of Ranged Dogfighting.
Statistics:
Crew: 1
Weight: 30 tons
Depth: 17.3 m
Height: 7.3 m
Maximum Speed: Mach 3.3
Weapons:
Two Storm Claws,
3-Barrel Beam Cannon,
Two rear-facing 72mm Vulcan Cannons
Six Medium-range A2A missiles
Equipment:
3D Electronic Radar,
Flares
Note: The Raynos is a pure Air-to-Air Zoid only and cannot attack Ground Zoids.
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