Batwing

The Batwing was Batman's aircraft and primary method of aerial transportation.

History

Batman used the Batwing when it was necessary to travel longer distances than he could in the Batmobile, to counter airborne threats, or to ambush enemies from above.

The Batwing was redesigned at least twice in Batman's career. The original had a claw that could be used offensively or for rescue operations. The second Batwing had missile capability. Both Batwings were capable of vertical take-off and landing.

The Batwing appeared to have been retired after the adoption of the flying Batmobile. By the time Terry McGinnis discovered the Batcave, it and the older Batmobile were still present.

Background information

The first Batwing was designed by Shayne Poindexter and Bruce Timm, and specifically modeled to resemble the Batwing as it appeared in the 1989 Batman movie. The use of the term "Batwing" (as opposed to the conventional "Batplane") was also carried over from the Tim Burton movie.

Sightings

First Batwing

Batman: The Animated Series "The Cat and the Claw, Part II" "Feat of Clay, Part I" "The Forgotten" "The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne" "Tyger, Tyger" "Terror in the Sky" "Robin's Reckoning, Part II" "Blind as a Bat" "Fire From Olympus" "The Terrible Trio" "The Lion and the Unicorn" Feature films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero Static Shock "The Big Leagues"

Second Batwing

Superman: The Animated Series "World's Finest, Part II" "World's Finest, Part III" "The Demon Reborn" The New Batman Adventures "Never Fear" "Joker's Millions" "The Ultimate Thrill" "Girl's Night Out" "Chemistry" Feature film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman Batman Beyond "Rebirth, Part I" Static Shock "Hard as Nails" Justice League "Secret Origins, Part I" "Secret Origins, Part II" "The Enemy Below, Part II" "The Brave and the Bold, Part II" "Fury, Part I" "Maid of Honor, Part II" "Hereafter, Part I" "Secret Society" "Wild Cards, Part I"

Third Batwing

Justice League Unlimited

• "Ultimatum"
• "Dark Heart"