Hoverjets, also known as hoverbikes, are a type of single-seated hovercraft owned by International Rescue. They are used to traverse bad terrain when the situation requires efficiency... or rather they were before they became dilapidated. They are currently collecting dust in the hangar at Gran Roca Ranch.
Design[]
Attached to a driver's seat by a beam which the driver puts their legs either side of is a control console, which holds satellite-linked communications equipment and ergonomically simplified controls for steering. Protruding upwards from this is a single-handed power-assisted steering column; there is a forward headlamp and behind this is a forward thrust turbofan; when used in conjunction with the artificial gravity generator this gives the hoverjet lift. Next to this directly below the driver's seat are some cooling and forwards thrust vents, the localised artificial gravity generator used for hoverjet stability and a primary forward thrust turbine which has a compressor. Both seats have seat belts and are padded. Underneath the passenger's seat are some cooling vent pipes and a variable angle support stanchion for the rear turbofan that incorporates a multi-directional steering nozzle. Here is also a left-hand turbofan and a rechargeable fuel cell which is also under the same seat. Right at the back end of the vehicle is both a left and right-hand stabilising fin.
Technical Data[]
- Fuel cell capacity: 400 hours
- Top speed: 80 mph
- Length: 7 feet
- Power Source: an electric turbine motor powered by a fuel cell driving force and aft turbo fan in conjunction with localised artificial gravity generator
- Seating capacity: 2 (1 driver and 1 passenger)
- Width: 3 feet
Appearances[]
Home on the Range[]
The Hoverjets were brought back to life to save Kat Cavanaugh when the Thunderbirds were deactivated by the Mechanic. They were prone to backfiring and breaking down, but the mission was successful thanks to them.
