Dragonfly
Light reconnaissance aircraft developed by the Earth Federation.
The Dragonfly was a light reconnaissance aircraft developed by the Earth Federation Forces for communication in areas with high Minovsky particle density during the One Year War.
History
When the increasing use of Minovsky scattering systems rendered conventional communications useless during the One Year War, the Earth Federation Forces needed alternative methods of communication. They developed the Dragonfly as a light courier aircraft to relay critical battlefield information where radio transmissions were jammed by high densities of Minovsky particles.
Principality of Zeon forces nicknamed the aircraft “Commu” due to its communications role. A notable operator was Zeon spy Judock, who used a Dragonfly to ferry messages between Zeon Captain M’Quve and Federation General Elran while posing as the general’s assistant.
Design
The Dragonfly was designed with a large wing surface area and lightweight construction, classifying it as a Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft. This capability allowed it to operate from confined spaces, including the decks of Big Tray-class land battleships.
The aircraft utilised a pusher configuration, with the propeller mounted behind the engine. This design choice shortened the fuselage length and reduced overall weight. Its small size and ability to fly at low altitudes made it difficult to detect through conventional means like infrared sensors.
The cockpit was a standard canopy-style design accommodating a single pilot.
Armaments
The Dragonfly carried no armaments as it was strictly a reconnaissance and courier aircraft.
Known pilots
- Judock
- Dick Allen
Behind the scenes
Okawara Kunio was the original mechanical designer.
Appearances
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front