Ship Information Name Vic Viper Model Number BP-592A (prototype BP-456X) Color Blue First Appearance Gradius (1985) Specifications Wingspan 14.70 meters (48 ft. 2 in.) Weight 43 tons Height 5.93 meters (19 ft. 5 in.) Combat Role Fighter Length 21.54 meters (70 ft. 8 in.) Crew Size 1 Maximum Velocity 5.62 c (c = speed of light) Propulsion M-88 Engine (1) Armament Main Weapons Systems: Main Cannon Impulse Railgun (1) Primary: Plasma Laser Missile Type Standard Secondary: Multiple Impulse Gun / Double Special Features Variable Weapons System (Gradius III)