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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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| − | Flying machines are by definition mechanical devices capable of flight. |
+ | Flying machines are by definition mechanical devices capable of flight. [[Gnomes]], [[dwarves]], and [[goblins]] have all been known to create flying machines, and they have been put to extensive use as weapons of war by the Alliance. |
| − | There are several general families of flying machines each corresponding to a specific mechanism being exploited in order to provide lift (the force which allows flight). ''Lighter-than-air'' flying machines, typified by goblin |
+ | There are several general families of flying machines each corresponding to a specific mechanism being exploited in order to provide lift (the force which allows flight). ''Lighter-than-air'' flying machines, typified by [[goblin]] [[zeppelin]]s, are machines which employ bags filled with gas to make them buoyant in the air. ''Heavier-than-air'' flying machines employ wing surfaces and movement to produce lift, either using a fixed wing, or a spinning rotor. |
Since their invention, flying machines have been employed for all the same tasks for which flying creatures have been used, including personal transportation, combat, and observation. |
Since their invention, flying machines have been employed for all the same tasks for which flying creatures have been used, including personal transportation, combat, and observation. |
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| + | It moves at 60 miles per hour and has a crew of 1.{{cite|M&M|186}} |
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| − | ==History== |
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| ⚫ | It is known that flying machines predate the [[First War]] |
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| ⚫ | It is known that flying machines predate the [[First War]].{{Cite|LG|78}} By the time of the [[Second War]], they could be constructed by gnomish inventors for the [[Alliance]].{{Cite|W2}} Similarly, it was in this conflict that the horde encountered the goblin race and began to make use of their [[zeppelin]]s.{{Cite|W2}} Although flying machines were initially employed as observers, by the time of the [[Third War]] they were frequently employed as combatants and transports.{{Cite|W3}} |
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| − | The invention of the flying machines can be credited to the Gnomes. The first pilots of these craft were gnomes as well. Gnomes had built [[sky-engine]]s and [[whirligig]]s as early as the before the [[First War]]. They were suitable for scouting.{{Cite|LG|78}} Some of these earliest known types were autogyros, a type of hybrid aircraft with a lift rotor and a pusher propeller. Originally they were all referred to as 'Flying Machines', although the subsequent invention of other flying machines has made this term ambiguous. |
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| + | ==Types of flying machines== |
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| − | The most famous tiny [[gnomish flying machine]]s were the [[gnomish copter]]s. The gnomes themselves have recently come out with the [[gnomish biplane]] (apparently a new version of the single winged sky-engines seen during the first war), a small static wing flying machine armed with forward mounted machine guns. There are even fabulous flying machines like [[airship|gnomish airship]]s.{{cite|MM&M|163}} |
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| − | Even though Gnomeregan has fallen and the Gnomish race is scattered across the Alliance, their inventors continue to push the limit of their designs. Recent improvements in engine technology have given rise to the Gnomish Bomber. By removing the upper wings of their biplanes and retrofitting the engines, the gnomes have created a tandem seat bomber that the Alliance has used to great effect in [[Lake Wintergrasp]]. |
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| + | Gnomes are particularly smitten with flying machines. The first flying machines built by the gnomes were the [[Whirligig]] and the [[Sky-engine]].{{Cite|LG|78}} The gnomish flying machines that served the Alliance during the Second War were unarmed [[Gnomish flying machine|gnomish copters]],{{Cite|W2BnetMan|45}} but today, [[Gnomish bomber]]s and [[gnomish biplane]]s can be found serving in a variety of theaters for the Alliance. There are even fabulous flying machines like [[airship|gnomish airship]]s.{{cite|MM&M|163}} The gnomes were also partly responsible for the creation of the [[gunship]] ''[[The Skybreaker]]'', although the influence of dwarven aesthetics is quite evident. |
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| − | After the second war, the Dwarves designed their own type of flying machine, the [[Dwarven gyrocopter]]. Heavier then the original models, the dwarven version replaced the single pusher prop with two wing mounted impellers and mounted weaponry. Large enough to accommodate a dwarven pilot, they were still poorly armored. |
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| − | During the [[Third War]] the dwarven design was revisited. This new model was dubbed the [[Dwarven flying machine]]. Eliminating the lift rotor altogether, the improved version depended on wing mounted engines for lift but offered a significant improvement in protection for the pilot. Equipped with bombs and guns, these craft were slow moving but quite powerful. |
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| + | During the [[Third War]], when Gnomeregan was besieged by the [[trogg]]s, the inguenious dwaven engineers of Ironforge provided aircraft to the Alliance. They constructed the ultimate airborne scout vehicle, the [[Gyrocopter|armed gyrocopters]] that were large enough to seat a dwarven pilot.{{Cite|W3Man|12}} In the aftermath of the Third War the dwarves developed a practical and sturdy twin-engine [[Dwarven flying machine|fixed-wing flying machine]]{{Cite|W3X}} with a grappling hook and a variety of weapons. While the gnomes have emerged from their isolation and are now living amongst the dwarves as neighbors, the dwarves continue to use their homegrown design extensively. |
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| − | After the third war, the integration of gnomes into [[Ironforge]] provided the dwarves with additional technical assistance in developing their flying machine design. The latest model of dwarven flying machine is similar to the previous version, with dual props on a monowing design with attached water sponsons; however it appears to lack the tilted rotors of its predecessor. Smaller and presumably carrying lighter armament, these new versions operate from an automated launching/dispatch facility buried deep inside Ironforge's Military Ward. |
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| − | With renewed activity in Northrend, these dwarven marvels continue to take to the skies, providing much needed support to the Alliance in their campaign to take [[Lake Wintergrasp]]. |
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| + | The goblin [[zeppelin]] consists of a gondola of varying size suspended beneath one or more bags of lightweight gas that serve to keep the craft aloft.{{Cite|WoWRPG|215}} In keeping with the goblin fixation upon profit, these large craft tend to packed with cargoes or paying passengers. On occasion the goblins have been persuaded or paid to construct zeppelins for the purpose of making war, such as the ''[[Orgrim's Hammer]]'' or the zeppelins used during the Second War. |
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+ | === Alliance === |
| + | [[Scout balloon]]s have been employed by the Alliance to explore [[Kalimdor]], although when this occurred and who can be credited for their construction is unknown. |
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| − | While the human nations have largely steered clear of flying machines (preferring to employ ships and [[gryphon]]s for communication and travel), the Alliance has experimented with [[scout balloon]]s. |
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| − | While the Gnomes (and their Dwarven counterparts) have favored heavier then air designs, Goblins are known for their [[zeppelin]]s, which were integral to the Horde's campaigns in the [[Second War]]. The subsequent end of their ad-hoc alliance with the Orcs freed the Goblins to sell their services in the [[Third War]], and Goblin zeppelins were a common sight among Horde and Alliance armies. With the reconstruction of the Alliance fleet and the completion of the [[Deeprun Tram]], Alliance use of zeppelins has declined. The Horde continues to employ them extensively. |
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| − | A goblin flying machine may also exist as alluded in this quote, "Barkeep Hann still yearns for the days past spent racing around all of Azeroth in his tricked out goblin flying machine, accompanied by an over-sized furbolg friend."{{fact}} |
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| − | More recently, goblins have turned their engineering prowess to defeating their gnomish and dwarven counterparts by outfitting their familiar and time-tested [[shredder]]s with anti-air weaponry. |
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== Engineer Flying Machine == |
== Engineer Flying Machine == |
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| ⚫ | In [[patch 2.3]], [[engineer]]-only flying machines (also known as "zoomers") were released. They come in both epic and non-epic versions. It has the tiltable wing turbine/propeller rotors of the dwarven flying machine, and a retractable lift rotor for higher altitudes. In action, it looks like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTp9uYnyGLA this]. |
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* {{loot|rare|Flying Machine Control}} |
* {{loot|rare|Flying Machine Control}} |
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* {{loot|epic|Turbo-Charged Flying Machine Control}} |
* {{loot|epic|Turbo-Charged Flying Machine Control}} |
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| − | == Wintergrasp |
+ | == Wintergrasp flying machines == |
| − | In [[Wrath of the Lich King]], flying machines were included as siege vehicles. |
+ | In [[Wrath of the Lich King]], flying machines were to be included as siege vehicles. Two variants exist at the moment. Fighters are single seat flying machines that look identical to the dwarven flying machines seen in [[Ironforge]] and occasionally in quests or protecting cities in Outland. Bombers are tandem seat flying machines that are based on a stripped down version of the [[gnomish biplane]]. The second seat replaces the boiler, and the upper wing has been removed. |
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| + | ==Flight paths== |
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| + | In addition, several flight masters provide some kind of aircraft instead of the usual gryphon: |
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| + | *[[Fizzcrank Airstrip]], [[Borean Tundra]]: Biplane |
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| + | *[[Nesingwary Base Camp]], [[Sholazar Basin]]: The ''[[The Spirit of Gnomeregan|Spirit of Gnomeregan]]'' (unpainted flying machine) |
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| + | *[[River's Heart]], Sholazar Basin: Unpainted flying machine |
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| + | *Transit from [[Dalaran]] to Sholazar Basin: [[Archmage Pentarus]]' Flying Machine (turbo-charged flying machine) |
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| + | *Transit from Dalaran to either [[The Skybreaker|the ''Skybreaker'']] or ''[[Orgrim's Hammer]]'': Turbo-charged flying machine |
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| + | *Transit from [[Valgarde]] to [[Explorers' League Outpost]], [[Howling Fjord]]: Dwarven flying machine |
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| + | ==Flying battleships== |
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| − | + | The Alliance and Horde have also constructed flying [[gunship]] bases for their assault on [[Icecrown]]. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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Image:Sky-engines.JPG|Early Gnomish sky-engines? |
Image:Sky-engines.JPG|Early Gnomish sky-engines? |
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| − | Image:Dwarvengyrocopter.gif|Dwarven |
+ | Image:Dwarvengyrocopter.gif|Dwarven gyrocopter |
| − | Image:Dwarfflyingmachine.gif|Dwarven |
+ | Image:Dwarfflyingmachine.gif|Dwarven flying machine |
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+ | Image:Gnome-biplane.jpg|Gnomish biplane |
| + | Image:Steel Gate Flying Machine.jpg|Steel Gate Flying Machine used in {{questlong|Alliance|71 Daily|Steel Gate Patrol}} |
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| − | Image:Gnome-biplane.jpg|Gnomish Biplane |
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</gallery> |
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[[Category:Flying machines| ]] |
[[Category:Flying machines| ]] |
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Revision as of 15:47, 6 March 2010
Flying machines (aka aircraft) are a product of gnomish, goblin, and dwarven ingenuity. They are mechanical marvels that serve alongside the famed Wildhammer gryphon riders of Aerie Peak to form the backbone of Alliance air power.
Overview
Flying machines are by definition mechanical devices capable of flight. Gnomes, dwarves, and goblins have all been known to create flying machines, and they have been put to extensive use as weapons of war by the Alliance.
There are several general families of flying machines each corresponding to a specific mechanism being exploited in order to provide lift (the force which allows flight). Lighter-than-air flying machines, typified by goblin zeppelins, are machines which employ bags filled with gas to make them buoyant in the air. Heavier-than-air flying machines employ wing surfaces and movement to produce lift, either using a fixed wing, or a spinning rotor.
Since their invention, flying machines have been employed for all the same tasks for which flying creatures have been used, including personal transportation, combat, and observation.
It moves at 60 miles per hour and has a crew of 1.Template:Cite
History
It is known that flying machines predate the First War.Template:Cite By the time of the Second War, they could be constructed by gnomish inventors for the Alliance.Template:Cite Similarly, it was in this conflict that the horde encountered the goblin race and began to make use of their zeppelins.Template:Cite Although flying machines were initially employed as observers, by the time of the Third War they were frequently employed as combatants and transports.Template:Cite
Types of flying machines
Gnomish
Gnomes are particularly smitten with flying machines. The first flying machines built by the gnomes were the Whirligig and the Sky-engine.Template:Cite The gnomish flying machines that served the Alliance during the Second War were unarmed gnomish copters,Template:Cite but today, Gnomish bombers and gnomish biplanes can be found serving in a variety of theaters for the Alliance. There are even fabulous flying machines like gnomish airships.Template:Cite The gnomes were also partly responsible for the creation of the gunship The Skybreaker, although the influence of dwarven aesthetics is quite evident.
Dwarven
During the Third War, when Gnomeregan was besieged by the troggs, the inguenious dwaven engineers of Ironforge provided aircraft to the Alliance. They constructed the ultimate airborne scout vehicle, the armed gyrocopters that were large enough to seat a dwarven pilot.Template:Cite In the aftermath of the Third War the dwarves developed a practical and sturdy twin-engine fixed-wing flying machineTemplate:Cite with a grappling hook and a variety of weapons. While the gnomes have emerged from their isolation and are now living amongst the dwarves as neighbors, the dwarves continue to use their homegrown design extensively.
Goblin
The goblin zeppelin consists of a gondola of varying size suspended beneath one or more bags of lightweight gas that serve to keep the craft aloft.Template:Cite In keeping with the goblin fixation upon profit, these large craft tend to packed with cargoes or paying passengers. On occasion the goblins have been persuaded or paid to construct zeppelins for the purpose of making war, such as the Orgrim's Hammer or the zeppelins used during the Second War.
Alliance
Scout balloons have been employed by the Alliance to explore Kalimdor, although when this occurred and who can be credited for their construction is unknown.
Engineer Flying Machine
Engineer's Flying Machine
In patch 2.3, engineer-only flying machines (also known as "zoomers") were released. They come in both epic and non-epic versions. It has the tiltable wing turbine/propeller rotors of the dwarven flying machine, and a retractable lift rotor for higher altitudes. In action, it looks like this.
Wintergrasp flying machines
In Wrath of the Lich King, flying machines were to be included as siege vehicles. Two variants exist at the moment. Fighters are single seat flying machines that look identical to the dwarven flying machines seen in Ironforge and occasionally in quests or protecting cities in Outland. Bombers are tandem seat flying machines that are based on a stripped down version of the gnomish biplane. The second seat replaces the boiler, and the upper wing has been removed.
Flight paths
In addition, several flight masters provide some kind of aircraft instead of the usual gryphon:
- Fizzcrank Airstrip, Borean Tundra: Biplane
- Nesingwary Base Camp, Sholazar Basin: The Spirit of Gnomeregan (unpainted flying machine)
[River's Heart], Sholazar Basin: Unpainted flying machine- Transit from Dalaran to Sholazar Basin: Archmage Pentarus' Flying Machine (turbo-charged flying machine)
- Transit from Dalaran to either the Skybreaker or Orgrim's Hammer: Turbo-charged flying machine
- Transit from Valgarde to Explorers' League Outpost, Howling Fjord: Dwarven flying machine
Flying battleships
The Alliance and Horde have also constructed flying gunship bases for their assault on Icecrown.
Gallery
Early Gnomish sky-engines?
Dwarven gyrocopter
Dwarven flying machine
Gnomish biplane
Steel Gate Flying Machine used in
[71 Daily] Steel Gate Patrol
![Steel Gate Flying Machine used in [71 Daily] Steel Gate Patrol](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wowpedia/images/2/20/Steel_Gate_Flying_Machine.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180808203210)
