Ornithopter (Dune II)

The Ornithopter is the attack aircraft of House Atreides and Ordos in Dune II.

Background
The Ornithopter is a lightly armored aircraft capable of firing rockets in battle. The Ornithopter utilizes the unusual M-Flex technology which creates the distinctive "flapping" motion of the wings.

Game unit
The Ornithopter is the fastest aircraft in Dune II, though it is not directly controllable. It launches attrition attacks against the enemy base, but can be fired upon by enemy rocket turrets.