From:	90824840@***.UWPLATT.EDU
Subject:	LAV's (Banshee)
Date:	Mon, 19 Oct 92 10:51:00 CST

>>>>>[ Someone says that I would use Hovercraft B/R, but I don't think
that's right, because a Banshee is not a hovercraft... anyone? ]<<<<<
--Tailhook (Look Ma/I Can Fly!)

>>>>>[The GMC Banshee LAV is a Low-Altitude Vehicle. That means VTOL
aircraft, chummers. Can you say "Harrier"? ][ knew you
could]<<<<<<
--Dreamline

>>>>>[LAV's are ground effect vehicles, much different from the standard
vectored thrust aircraft such as the classic Harrier models. As the
vehicle moves very close to the ground, its stubby "wings" create lift from
the pocket of air between them and the ground, thus limiting the aero-
dynamic abilities of this type of craft. Because of the Banshee's powerful
thrust, it can lift itself higher off the ground, but it is very unstable
doing this and has little or no flight capabilities.]<<<<<
--Storm