Thunderquack
Thunderquack is Darkwing Duck's customized jet.
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Characteristics
The Thunderquack is a small airplane piloted by Launchpad McQuack to help Darkwing Duck fight crime. It can seat at least three or four. ("Dark-Duck Reflections")
Real World Background
The Thunderquack was originally built by Launchpad McQuack as a homage to Darkwing Duck before he'd ever met the mighty masked mallard. It first appeared in the second half of "Darkly Dawns the Duck", though it is referenced in the first half when Launchpad tries to convince Darkwing not to take the biplane because he has something much better in the next hangar over. Despite being crashed by Launchpad on virtually every landing, the Thunderquack just keeps coming back.
Befitting Launchpad's unique skillset, the Thunderquack has some truly unique features. Its in-flght manueverability is unparalleled, able even to outfly living birds of prey such as Tantalus the condor. The TQ can also hover motionless and accelerate vertically like a helicopter or harrier jet. The Thunderquack is also noteable for its incredibly quiet ride, as people can have conversations within feet of its running engines with little difficulty.
