Ripslinger
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Ripslinger | |||||
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Color | Green | ||||
Occupation | Racing Plane | ||||
Main portrayer(s) | Roger Craig Smith
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Ripslinger is an orange and green racing plane, who is champion of the Propwash Junction racing circuit. Rude and obnoxious, he and Dusty are serious competitors, and Ripslinger will do anything to humiliate him. He is the main antagonist of the film.
Bio
Ripslinger is one of the contestants in the Wings Around the Globe racing competition. One of the most legendary names in racing, Ripslinger gets his wins by simply elimunating his competition. Once Dusty, whom Ripslinger calls Rusty, enters the competition, Ripslinger continues to pick on him about being a cropduster, and not fit for racing of any kind. He usually requires assistance from his two dumbstruck sidekicks, Ned and Zed, who help Ripslinger destroy the other competitors.
Personality
Ripslinger has a self-centered and carefree personality, and loves to cheat his way into anything he wants to. He is often rude and likes to play dirty with his fellow racers, usually involving plane crashes. He is especially cruel to Dusty, who in his opinion should not be racing and just stick to what he is good at. Whenever he is busy, he usually seeks help from his two sidekicks, Ned and Zed.
Livery
Ripslinger is painted green with black wings and fins, and a "flame" pattern on his headlights and doors.
Model
Ripslinger is based on the Racing Mustang "Precious metal" which is a modified North American P-51D Mustang fighter with clipped wings and contra rotating propellers. He differs in having two bladed props instead of "Precious metal" three bladed props.
Occupation
Known all around the world for his enormous victory numbers, Ripslinger is a very famous racing plane.
Appearances
Feature Films
Video Games
Merchandising
Trivia
- Ripslinger is very similar to the character of Chick Hicks.
- 13, Ripslinger's racing number, is considered an unlucky number, which is likely why it was chosen for him.
- His wingspan is 26.2 feet (8 meters).
- His flying style is to take the lead early, and maintains pace from out in front.
- He has a personal DJ to keep him relaxed, and he loves Hip-Hop music.
- He is nicknamed the "Green Tornado" throughout the racing world.
- His propeller is a Skyslycer Mark Five.
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Ripslinger as Dusty in the video game.
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Diecast
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Disney Store