The Pteras used the then-new Magnesser Wing technology to provide lift and propulsion. These wings use magnetic repulsion to lift the Zoid and move it once airborne. This system makes the Pteras very easy to learn and operate.
The Pteras' weapons load primarily consists of missiles for both air and ground attack. If its missiles are depleted, the Zoid is left with a single small cannon for defence, making it rather vulnerable in longer engagements. Its speed and agility is somewhat lacking, when compared to most other airborne Zoids. However, the Pteras does have some ground capability, but no air combat ability.
The Pteras served as the the mass production bomber of the armed forces, dutifully completing every task set before it for many years. The Pteras is reasonably well armed and armored for Zoid of its size and class lying between the Zabat and the Raynos, but also happens to be the clunkiest thing ever to hit the sky. It has the admirable distinction of being dead last in aerial maneuverability, beating out even the Whale King in lack-of-performance category. It also happens to be extremely slow for a dedicated, winged aerial Zoid: only capable of Mach 2.2.
However, despite these drawbacks, the various militaries have used the Pteras for many years for a reason. Several reasons, actually. Firstly, it’s extremely easy to learn how to use, and difficult to crash on your own, thanks largely in part to its Magnesser wings. This odd technology uses magnetic repulsion lifts to give the Pteras VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) capabilities, and gives it the ability to stay airborne at a combination of low speed and low altitude. While this technology can theoretically be used to let the Pteras hover at extremely low altitude, it’s a crazy maneuver to try in such a low-performance Zoid. However, the Pteras combines its Magnesser wings with a battery missiles to make itself the most effective bomber to ever hit the skies. While this Zoid has its drawbacks, it certainly also has its strong points.
Statistics:
Crew: 2 (Pilot and Weapons Systems Operator)
Weight: 21.6 tons
Depth: 10.3 m
Height: 8.2 m
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.2
Weapons
16mm Vulcan Gun,
Two Two Shot ASM Pod,
Dual AGM Launcher
Six GBU-34 GPS bombs (500lbs of explosive)
Equipment:
Magnesser Wings
Note: The Pteras' primary role is a bomber, though it can also be stripped of all but the cannon and used as a recon Zoid by adding a Radar dome to it's back.
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