Pipistrelle
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| Pipistrelle | |
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Length: |
Less than 15 meters (50 ft)[1] |
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Width: |
Less than 15 meters (50 ft)[1] |
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Engine(s): |
At least 2 rotors[1] |
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Crew: |
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Complement: |
At least 2 passengers[1] |
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Role(s): |
Transport[1] |
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The Pipistrelle is a VTOL aircraft flown by Arturo Ramus, a member of the Committee to Preserve Gao Independence.[1]
Overview
Design details
The Pipistrelle is a VTOL aircraft which makes use of several rotors for flight. The interior of the aircraft consists of the pilot's cockpit and a passenger compartment. In order for passengers to communicate amongst themselves and with the pilot over the sound of the rotors, the Pipistrelle includes a headset system. Passenger seats are equipped with a crash harness for safety. On either side of the passenger compartment is a sliding side-door with windows to allow occupants to see outside of the aircraft. The underside of the Pipistrelle includes landing struts.[1]
Usage
Arturo Ramus, a member of the Committee to Preserve Gao Independence, owned and operated a Pipistrelle on Gao. Known to be a skilled pilot, Arturo hired out his services for transport assignments. In late 2559, he and his Pipistrelle were hired by Keely Iyuska and Spartan-IV Olympia Vale to transport them to and from the village of Paraiso.[1]
Trivia
- The Pipistrelle is named after Pipistrellus, a genus of small bats. Species within the genus are often call "pipistrelles" or "pipistrelle bats."
- Another possible influence for the name of the Pipistrelle is Pipistrel d.o.o Ajdovščina, a Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer that is also named after the genus of bats.
List of appearances
- Halo: Outcasts (First appearance)
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