Best Scout Ornithopter parts

Best Dune Awakening Scout Ornithopter parts: engine, wings, booster, generator and scanner — the top tier and the unique variants with bonuses.

9 November 20262 min read Share

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The Scout Ornithopter is most players' first aircraft and the main transport for the Deep Desert. Here are the best parts for it.

What to pick

For long flights: 6Stormrider Boost Module Mk6 — Runs cooler than the stock thruster, so you can boost for longer, though at a lower top speed. Best for long runs and scouting trips.
For finding resources: 4Scout Ornithopter Scan Module — Lets you scan the area right from the cockpit. A must-have for finding resources and points of interest in the Deep Desert.
For scouting: 6Albatross Wing Module Mk6 — These wings are built for speed but handle worse. Take them for long scouting flights across the Deep Desert, not for fights.
For PvP: 6Scout Ornithopter Wing Mk6 — More agile than Albatross, so it is better for dogfights, dodging rockets and landing in tight hangars.
For PvP: 6Scout Ornithopter Thruster Mk6 — A higher top boost speed than Stormrider. In PvP, when you need short bursts to break away, it is the better choice.

Stormrider and Albatross are for long peaceful flights. For PvP keep the regular Mk6 wings and thruster.
The scanner goes on the cockpit and lets you look for resources without leaving the ornithopter.

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.

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6Stormrider Boost Module Mk6 ★Long trips
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This Unique boost module has a larger air intake to avoid dust clogging - it keeps the 'thopter cool but at a cost of overall boost speed.
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6Scout Ornithopter Thruster Mk6Chases and escapes
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6
Adds a thrust ability to a Scout Ornithopter. Thrusters provide a triggerable burst of acceleration and increased maximum speed.

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6Scout Ornithopter Wing Mk6All-round
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6
A wing assembly that provides aerodynamic lift for a Scout Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach the wings to the Body Hull of an ornithopter.
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6Albatross Wing Module Mk6 ★Long trips
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6
Named for the birds from old terra who could cross an ocean with a single wingbeat, these Unique 'thopter wings are designed for speed, but they limit maneuverability.
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4Scout Ornithopter Scan ModuleFinding resources
Model
4
Adds a scan ability to the Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach it to the cockpit.

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6Scout Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk6Air combat
Model
6
Adds a rocket launcher to a Scout Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach the rocket launcher to the Main Hull.

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4Scout Ornithopter Storage Mk4Hauling
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Adds inventory space to a Scout Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach it to a Scout Ornithopter Body Hull.

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6Scout Ornithopter Engine Mk6Must-have
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6
Defines the maximum speed of a Scout Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach the engine to a Scout Ornithopter Chassis.

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6Scout Ornithopter Generator Mk6Must-have
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6
Defines the power efficiency and manages the heat dissipation for a Scout Ornithopter. Use a Welding Torch to attach the generator to a Scout Ornithopter Chassis.

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6Scout 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 Ornithopter chassis.

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6Scout Ornithopter Cockpit Mk6Must-have
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6
Control module for a Scout Ornithopter. Includes a pilot seat.

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

★ marks a unique item. Unique blueprints often turn up in the Deep Desert — see what's where this week on the Deep Desert this week page.

The calculator will work out how many resources a craft needs.

What are the best Scout Ornithopter parts?

For scouting and Deep Desert runs: Stormrider, the scanner and Albatross wings; for PvP: regular Mk6 wings and thruster.