Hyperfoil 1000-XTC

"Hi, Dad. I'm back. Here's the evening faxsplat. By the way, feel free to ask me to run errands for you any time you want..."

―Prestor, son of a Hyperfoil owner

The Hyperfoil 1000-XTC was a VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) speeder made for urban use by Tion Industries.

Characteristics

A mixed-drive vehicle, the Hyperfoil combined repulsorlift drive systems and hovercraft technology, creating a vehicle that was not only very attractive to collectors but also had a very high flight-ceiling for its price range. The hover engines were used for a quiet lift off and the repulsor engines kicked in for fast horizontal cruising flight.

History

Despite its advantages, the hybrid design never caught on. In spite of its reliability and ease of maintenance, the need to cram both hover and repulsor engines in the same chassis made the vehicle too big and cumbersome for optimal urban use.

Behind the scenes

According to Galladinium's Fantastic Technology, the Hyperfoil 1000-XTC is 15 meters long, whereas Arms & Equipment Guide states that it is 7 meters long.

Sources

• Galladinium's Fantastic Technology (As "Hyperfoil 1000")
• Arms & Equipment Guide
• Fly Casual
• Desperate Allies