Best Assault Ornithopter parts

The Assault Ornithopter is a combat machine with rockets and room for a crew. Here are the best parts for it — the top tier and the unique ones with bonuses.

What to pick

• For air combat: 6Hummingbird Wing Module Mk6 — Makes the heavy assault ornithopter turn noticeably sharper. For air combat and fights over bases it is the most useful unique part.
• For PvP: 6Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk6 — Turns the assault ornithopter into a real gunship. Take it for PvP and for hunting other ornithopters.
• For long flights: 6Steady Assault Boost Module Mk6 — Gives a long, even boost at a lower top speed and with less heat. Good for long flights and for climbing quickly with a load.
• For chases and escapes: 6Assault Ornithopter Thruster Mk6 — Reaches a higher top speed than Steady Assault Boost. When you need to catch a target or get away, it is the better choice.
• For gathering: 5Assault Ornithopter Storage Mk5 — Adds cargo space to the assault ornithopter. Take it when you fly for resources rather than for fights.

Tips

• Hummingbird has almost no downside in combat, so it is the first unique to get for the assault ornithopter.
• Steady Assault Boost is for long flights; in a chase or escape the regular Mk6 thruster is better.

Ranking

Each group lists the best options from best to worst: what each one is for and its in-game numbers. If something isn’t listed, it isn’t worth taking.

Assault Ornithopter Wing Mk6

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   6Hummingbird Wing Module Mk6 ★Air combat

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   6

   This Unique wing was developed during the Harkonnen stewardship of Arrakis, before the current War of Assassins. The Fremen were fond of raiding Harkonnen bases and stealing these Ornithopters, then using them in kamikaze attacks on harvesting operations.

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Assault Ornithopter Thruster Mk6

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   6Steady Assault Boost Module Mk6 ★Long trips

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   6

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   6Assault Ornithopter Thruster Mk6Chases and escapes

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   6

   Adds a thrust ability to an Assault Ornithopter. Thrusters provide a triggerable burst of acceleration and increased maximum speed.

Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk6

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   6Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk6Air combat

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   6

   Adds a rocket launcher to an Assault Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach the rocket launcher to the Assault Ornithopter Cabin.

Assault Ornithopter Storage Mk5

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   5Assault Ornithopter Storage Mk5Hauling

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   5

   Optional Old Imperial module that adds inventory storage to an Assault Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach it to an Assault Ornithopter Body Hull.

Assault Ornithopter Engine Mk6

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   6Assault Ornithopter Engine Mk6Must-have

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   6

   Defines the maximum speed of an Assault Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach the engine to an Assault Ornithopter Chassis.

Assault Ornithopter Generator Mk6

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   6Assault Ornithopter Generator Mk6Must-have

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   6

   Defines the power efficiency and manages the heat dissipation for an Assault Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach the generator to an Assault Ornithopter Chassis.

Assault Ornithopter Chassis Mk6

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   6Assault Ornithopter Chassis Mk6Must-have

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   6

   The chassis is the starting point for assembling vehicles as it provides the base framework to which all other components are attached. Use a Welding Torch to place the Assault Ornithopter chassis.

Assault Ornithopter Cabin Mk6

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   6Assault Ornithopter Cabin Mk6Must-have

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   6

   Enclosed cabin for the Assault Ornithopter. Includes seating for two passengers.

Model is the item's tier: the higher it is, the better the stats. ★ marks a unique variant with its own perk.

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