[Freeciv] Re: Dirigible

[Jason Dorje Short <jdorje@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim C. Nasby wrote:

> As for transport aircraft, yes, the airlift capabality does simulate
> that, but I think it would also be very useful to have transport air
> units. Maybe allow them to carry 2-4 units? Speed should equal a bomber,
> and the bomber's range restriction makes sense as well. Or maybe just a
> plain 12 movement points and they have to end the turn in a city. Cost
> 80?

There's a reason ground troops and equipment are carried on ships and 
not planes.  A fleet of transport aircraft should be able to carry at 
most 1 unit.

jason