The basic concept behind the Hornet was to create a replacement for a helicopter, that would be suitable for an urban setting. Helicopters are effective, however require a relatively wide open space to operate, due to the rotors. While a heli has a definite visual aesthetic, they seem impractical for urban engagements. Enter the GR-V06, using turbo fan engines to generate thrust and lift, it is held aloft by direct thrust from the engines, small winglets to aft give the craft some buoyancy in flight. When holding stationary, the GR-V06 maintains a perfectly level attitude, however, in flight it will pitch forward up to 35 degrees depending on speed.

When I was coming up with the concept for the Hornet, I wanted something that could fly low, and turn quickly, particularly, flying between buildings, under bridges, and etc. in an urban setting. Similarly, it couldn't run the risk of damaging buildings and property with huge rotating blades as in a helicopter. When landing, the craft switches to semi electric mode, minimizing fuel use to generate thrust, and utilizing in-shaft high output electric motors and an onboard ultra-capacitor and fuel cell system. When the craft is approximately 20ft from touchdown, the turbofans reduce thrust to levels which won't be hazardous to the LZ.

The Hornet can carry up to 6 personnel in addition to the pilots. Personnel can be equipped with armor ranging from field type (light) to HE (Heavy Engagement) type. It has a maximum cargo/payload of 3500lbs. It is equipped with 4 hard points, which can use the universal weapons pods, for example, HMM31 missile pods are mounted fore and aft. The front mounted 20mm 5 Barrel minigun can shred just about any lightly-armored vehicle, or other target in only a few bursts. While useless against tanks or medium armor, it is excellent for area control.