Quinjet

The Quinjet is a jet used frequently by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers. Quinjets possess unique flight capabilities thanks to their unique wings which contain turbine fans.
== History ==
=== Development ===
The Quinjet is an advanced aircraft used by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers for personal transport and aerial combat. There were several Quinjets active since the events leading up to Loki's invasion of Earth.
=== Chitauri Invasion ===
Following Loki's arrival on Earth, S.H.I.E.L.D. was put in a state of high alert, assembling various members of the Avengers and launching their Helicarrier, which carried a handful of Quinjet on board. A Quinjet was used as the transport that brought Steve Rogers and Phil Coulson aboard the Helicarrier.
== Variants ==
=== S.H.I.E.L.D. Variant ===
The Quinjet is a unique, hybrid-wing aircraft with similar flight capabilities as modern VTOL aircraft and serves as a personnel transport and versatile attack vehicle. The Quinjet is able to reach high speeds through two powerful jet engines located at the rear of the ship; each turbine is able to produce 63,000 pounds of thrust. It possesses two large, angle-adjustable rotors, one housed in each wing, which grants the aircraft its vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The Quinjet also has adjustable wingtips that can be angled down to intensify the lift of the wing rotors and modify the movement of the ship. This gives the Quinjet unprecedented maneuverability as it can make full stops mid-air, hover in place, and make incredibly tight turns compared to conventional aircraft.
== Trivia ==
* In the comics, the Quinjet was originally an Avengers-exclusive vehicle designed by Black Panther. It got its name from the five jet thrusters used for primary propulsion.
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Category:The Avengers Vehicles
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