Editing Crucible:Shooting Star II (section)

== Performance ==

The hybrid propulsion system gives the ''Shooting Star II'' remarkable speed and range. In linear flight, the aircraft can reach Mach 4.3 under ideal conditions, making it one of the fastest team transports operated by any superhero organization on Earth-11717. Its high operational ceiling allows it to fly above ordinary commercial traffic, severe weather, and many forms of conventional interception.

The aircraft is capable of both runway operation and VTOL deployment. In practice, Watchstar most often uses its VTOL capability for launches from the Long Island Sound base, rooftop or remote landings, emergency insertions, and situations where conventional runways are unavailable.