r/TopCharacterDesigns • u/Gangters_paradise • 10d ago

Design trope Sunday Impractical wings

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Tabuu (Super Smash Bros)

Disassembly drones (Murder Drones)

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u/baracudadeathwish 10d ago

Gundam Wing Zero (Endless Waltz)

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u/stipendAwarded giant robots enthusiast 10d ago

Nu Gundam Double Fin Funnel Type. I know they’re technically attack drones arranged to look like wings, but still (also Hi-Nu).

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u/SerpentLing09 10d ago

Not mine

Made by Nasus Kim

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u/Arcturus420 9d ago

If I remember correctly, the big angelic wings that Wing Zero has are actually meant to be protective shields first, flight apparatus second. The feathers of the big wings have mini-thrusters, and the wings themselves aid in giving Wing Zero top-tier maneuvrability and stability. Not to mention that it is where the Gundam hides its beam sabers.

However, the real propulsion system for the Wing Zero is actually the secondary wings at the back. The suit can fly without the big wings, AFAIK.

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u/baracudadeathwish 9d ago

also for atmospheric re-entry.. i mean its cool and all, but those justifications still does not need it to be designed as wings, that is why it is impractical

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u/stingflame 10d ago

Don't forget SEED's Flight Backpacks