MarkB
Legend
The top looks reminiscent of a carapace to me. I could definitely imagine wings or winglets unfolding from beneath it as it gains altitude.
Alternatively, it could be intended to work something like the Hunter-Killers from the Terminator movies, with vertical-thrusting turboprops serving the function of a helicopter's rotors. Parts of the existing structure look like they could support such motors, which would be added via CGI.
Alternatively, it could be intended to work something like the Hunter-Killers from the Terminator movies, with vertical-thrusting turboprops serving the function of a helicopter's rotors. Parts of the existing structure look like they could support such motors, which would be added via CGI.