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Favorite Spaceships (self.sciencefiction)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Izzy to c/sciencefiction
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What are your favorite spaceships from science fiction shows, movies, games, comics, anime or anything?

The Swordfish from Cowboy Bebop is probably my top favorite. I like the idea of small compact ships meant for a single person and going fast.

For that same reason I love the Razorback from The Expanse. Except the engine to ship ratio in this universe probably makes more sense realistically. The cockpit 360 swivel system is also really clever.

The Outlaw Star from.. Outlaw Star is not a small ship. I just like it because it looks cool despite its goofy unrealistic grapple arms that hold weapons.

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[–] zzap129 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

"Terran Trade Authority Handbook: Spacecraft 2000 – 2100 AD" - it is full with cool spaceships like this.. I love this book.

from the wonderful book "Spacecraft 2000 – 2100 AD"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is that a Chris Foss design?

[–] zzap129 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

That book is by Steward Cowley,1978 Was lucky to find a copy in great condition a while back. It was one of my favourite books when I was a kid.

Here are a couple more pics.. https://the-haunted-closet.blogspot.com/2011/09/spacecraft-2000-to-2100-ad-stewart.html?m=1

"[..] illustrated by various sci-fi artists, among them Angus McKie, Bob Layzell, Colin Hay, and Tony Roberts. [..]"