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The airship is the fighting force in Guns of Icarus Online.  

Background

The airship is an air vehicle which uses propeller engines for locomotion and a balloon filled with lighter-than-air gasses to provide buoyancy. Experimentation in airships hit its peak around World War I; consequentially, in the world of Guns of Icarus, these airships are the primary form of transportation and pivotal to commerce, as well as the backbone of gameplay in Guns of Icarus Online. In reality, airships still exist in small numbers; however, because they require a comparatively large amount of fuel to lift even relatively lightweight cargo, they have mostly been abandoned for shipping purposes in favor of airplanes, and are typically used as an advertising novelty.

Types of Airships

Currently there are 13 flyable types of airships in Guns of Icarus Online, and all of them available both in PVP and PvE mode. All ships are fully accessible from the very beginning in PvP mode, without considering the non-strict blocking for novice players. However, in the PvE mode, only the original (pre-Alliance) seven ships are initially available, factional ships, as well as part of other content, are opened in this mode with reaching a level in a faction or accomplishing achievements.


Durability Guns Longitudinal Turn Vertical
Ship Type Armor, (HP) Armor Rebuild Value   Hull,   (HP) Light Heavy Speed, (m/s) Accel- eration, (m/s²) Speed, (deg/s) Accel- eration, (deg/s²) Speed, (m/s) Accel- eration, (m/s²) Mass, (t)
Goldfish 431 30 900 3 1 42.00 4.00 14.00 13.00 17.01 3.25 150
Junker 700 44 500 5 0 30.00 6.00 16.18 15.24 14.00 5.50 140
Squid 313 24 450 3 0 47.00 9.20 25.00 23.00 17.00 4.00 95
Galleon 820 50 1750 2 4 36.00 3.20 8.01 6.01 17.01 2.50 320
Spire 400 29 1200 3 1 28.00 4.50 20.01 15.00 17.00 3.75 210
Pyramidion 650 42 700 4 0 34.00 3.50 11.00 8.00 17.00 3.00 200
Mobula 600 39 750 5 0 32.00 4.50 14.02 5.00 17.00 7.50 175
Shrike 425 30 650 2 2 38.00 8.00 13.00 9.00 17.00 2.50 82.5
Magnate 620 40 850 4 2 34.00 4.00 15.07 4.04 16.01 3.00 200
Judgement 725 45 1200 3 2 28.00 3.31 16.06 4.88 17.01 3.31 290
Stormbreaker 420 30 400 3 1 32.00 9.50 16.00 6.51 16.00 3.00 95
Corsair 650 42 1200 3 3 35.00 5.00 12.00 8.00 15.00 4.00 250
Crusader 650 42 650 3.75 2 30.00 3.75 13.15 9.30 16.00 2.5 180
Guns of Icarus promotional artwork

A ship flying through Canyon Ambush

Goldfish

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Original seven airships of Guns of icarus Online in accurate scale.

The goldfish is a medium-sized, well-rounded airship bearing a heavy weapon, placed at its front. An additional 3 light weapon mountings are present on either side of the ship. Goldfish have the one of the strongest hulls found on airships, which coupled with their well-rounded movement stats makes them a popular choice for many players. Due to their low armor, however, a Goldfish can be destroyed under heavy focused fire.

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Six airships from Guns of Icarus Alliance in rough scale.

Junker

A utilitarian airship featuring a modest lower deck and 5 light weapon mountings: 2 on the top sides, 2 on the lower deck sides, and 1 on the front. Junkers are well-armored and allow for versatile and diverse weapon arrangements, but has a fragile hull.

Squid

A small, lightweight craft with an asymmetrical deck design and the helm on the left-hand side, with 3 light weapon mountings at the front, rear, and right of the hull. Squid airships have very light armor and low hull health, along with high speed and exceptional maneuverability, a combination of their light weight and four engines, more than any other ship in the game.

Galleon

The galleon is one of the largest airships playable in Guns of Icarus with a 3 deck hull and 6 gun mountings: 4 heavy weapon mountings on the lower deck with 2 facing left and 2 facing right, and 2 light weapon mountings, one placed on the middle deck facing left, and the other on the upper deck facing the rear. Galleons are not agile, but very durable, and can unleash powerful attacks from their broadsides.

Spire

The Spire (earlier known as the Tower) is a medium sized ship with 4 decks. The decks are connected through a spiralling ramp on the outside of the hull, as well as a ladder along the structural spine. The Spire has average forward speed, but incredible turning speed and good vertical movement. Due to its large profile and exposed components however, this ship cannot withstand sustained concentrated fire. However, the 4 forward facing weapon mounts (3 light and 1 heavy) mean the attacker might be dead before they know it.

Pyramidion

An airship bearing distinct balloon armor shaped in the style of a naval ram. Pyramidions have 4 light weapon mountings: 2 on the front, and 2 on the left-hand side. Pyramidions have a good speed, but a comparatively slow turning speed, as well as poor vertical movement.

Mobula

This airship is very unique in its design. It is somewhat slow to turn and has a low airspeed, but is quite fast when rising and lowering due to its unique bottom-mounted balloon and 2 large, down-facing propellers at the front of the ship. It is very wide and possesses 5 light guns which all face forward, making it extremely formidable in a head on fight, but vulnerable to surprise rear attacks. Due to the position of the hull and balloon repair points buried on opposite sides of the ship, it is nigh impossible for a lone engineer to keep this ship in good repair. However with 2 engineers tasked with one side of the ship each, jumping on the side guns when possible, this ship has excellent potential in the hands of a skilled pilot.

Shrike

The shrike is a relatively small fast craft with respectable fire power. It uses its two heavy engines to quickly close distance and unleash its devastating broadsides. However it lacks both turning and vertical mobility, making it easy prey to ships that can outmaneuver it. Its broadsides consist of one heavy and one light weapon allowing for many effective gun combinations. The Shrike's low armor and hull in addition to its compact design makes it vulnerable to focus fire.

Guns of Icarus Online Wikia Content
Airships GoldfishJunkerSquidGalleonSpirePyramidionMobulaShrikeMagnateJudgementCrusaderStormbreakerCorsair
Components ArmorHullBalloonEngines
Weapons
Light Weapons Artemis Light Rocket LauncherAten Laser Mk. SBanshee Light Rocket CarouselBarking Dog Light CarronadeBeacon Flare GunDragon Tongue Light FlamethrowerEchidna Light Flak CannonHades Light CannonJavelin Light Harpoon GunMercury Field GunPhobos Mine LauncherScylla Double-Barreled MortarWhirlwind Light Gatling GunSeraph Tempest Missile Launcher Mk. S
Heavy Weapons Hellhound Heavy Twin CarronadeManticore Heavy HwachaLumberjack Heavy MortarTyphon Heavy Flak Cannon Mk. ITyphon Heavy Flak Cannon Mk. IIMinotaur Heavy CannonNemesis Heavy CarronadeRoaring Tiger Heavy Detonator Mk. S
Weapon Types
Particle Weapons‎
Dragon Tongue Light Flamethrower
Projectile Weapons‎
Flaks
Echidna Light Flak CannonTyphon Heavy Flak CannonTyphon Heavy Flak Cannon Mk. II
Mortars
Scylla Double-Barreled MortarLumberjack Heavy Mortar
Rocket Launchers
Artemis Light Rocket LauncherBanshee Light Rocket CarouselManticore Heavy Hwacha

Beacon Flare GunHades Light CannonJavelin Light Harpoon GunMercury Field GunPhobos Mine Launcher

Raycast Weapons‎
Carronades
Barking Dog Light CarronadeHellhound Heavy Twin Carronade

Aten Laser Mk. SWhirlwind Light Gatling GunMinotaur Heavy Cannon

Classes PilotEngineerGunner
Captain
Equipment
Piloting Equipment
Helm Tools
Chute VentDrogue ChuteHydrogen CanisterImpact BumpersKeroseneMoonshinePhoenix ClawTar Barrel
Sighting Tools
Range FinderSpyglass
Engineering Equipment
Repair Tools
Rubber MalletPipe WrenchShifting Spanner
Fire-Fighting Tools
Chemical SprayFire Extinguisher
Enhancement Tools
Dynabuff Industries Kit
Gunnery Equipment
Burst RoundsCharged RoundsGreased RoundsHeatsink ClipHeavy ClipIncendiary RoundsLesmok RoundsLochnagar Shot
Maps
Deathmatch
Battle on the DunesCanyon AmbushDuel at DawnFight over FirnfeldNorthern FjordsParitan RumbleRed SepulcherWater Hazard
King of the Hill
Desert ScrapThe Labyrinth
Crazy King
Anglean RaidersKing of the Flayed HillsRaid on the Refinery
Mechanics
General Mechanics
Airship MovementFireStaminaWeather
Engineering Mechanics
Fire ImmunityRebuildingRepairing
Gunnery Mechanics
Damage TypesHit MarkersHit MechanicsProjectile Expansion
Achievements General AchievementsPilot AchievementsEngineer AchievementsGunner Achievements
BadgesTitlesRewards
Community ClanCommunity AmbassadorsUnderdogVeteran MatchesWanted
Weapons and Airships Data
Customization

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