The Raptor maintains a stranglehold on combat air superiority. Constructed of titanium-ceramic alloys, the air-frame allows fast response and high durability. A grid array of magneto-conducting cells covers its wings, powered by dual phase-induction plasma turbines. The grid array vectors gravity away from whichever direction the pilot chooses, allowing the Raptor to accelerate. Armed with two solid-state plasma projectors and a homing missile mount, the Raptor can decimate specific targets very quickly, although Raptor pilots must be cautious of guided rockets or Stationary Turret attacks from the ground.
-- Official description

	Driver Controls	Control What it does Mouse Steer Up Arrow/W Accelerate Down Arrow/S Brake/Reverse Left Arrow/A Strafe Left Right Arrow/D Strafe Right Spacebar Ascend Shift Descend Left Mouse Button Fire Plasma Blaster Right Mouse Button Fire Rocket

The Raptor is one of the best vehicles in the game. It is completely airborne, and it can travel to the very top of the map, out of view of everybody. It is fast, and has average armor.

The Raptor has two modes of fire. The primary mode is twin plasma blasters that do a decent amount of damage. Like the Manta, it’s best to strafe around targets and fire at them.

The secondary mode is a rocket that heads straight. It is best used against everything. If you fire the rocket at an opposing Raptor or Manta, it will home in to them, but other vehicles and players are ignored.

A good way to attack the enemy power core is to fly in with the Raptor, pelt it with rockets and plasma fire, then fly away when you come under attack.

The Raptor is also the only vehicle that can take you to some of the best sniping spots, such as the edge of a cliff or the top of a seemingly impossible to reach structure.