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{{about|the vehicle from Diddy Kong Racing|Funky Kong's similarly-named vehicle from Donkey Kong Country 3|[[Hover Craft]]}}
{{about|the vehicle from Diddy Kong Racing|Funky Kong's similarly-named vehicle from Donkey Kong Country 3|[[Hover Craft]]}}
[[File:DKR Hovercraft.png|thumb|A yellow Hovercraft]]
[[File:DKR Hovercraft.png|thumb|A yellow hovercraft]]
'''Hovercrafts''' are one of the three usable vehicles in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', the other two being [[Car]]s and [[Plane]]s. Their main attribute is the ability to float across bodies of water, including [[lava]] due to their immunity to burn, and they can jump and go across ice that is too bouncy for cars. The hovercrafts are the default vehicle of those stages, which are the main theme of [[Sherbet Island]]. It is the only hub world where the character drives around in a Hovercraft. These vehicles can be driven in every stage, except for some boss fights and battle stages.
'''Hovercrafts''' are one of the three usable vehicles in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', the other two being [[car]]s and [[plane]]s. Their main attribute is the ability to float across bodies of water, including [[lava]] due to their immunity to burn, and they can jump and go across ice that is too bouncy for cars. The hovercrafts are the default vehicle of those stages, which are the main theme of [[Sherbet Island]]. It is the only hub world where the character drives around in a hovercraft. These vehicles can be driven in every stage, except for some boss fights and battle stages.


Hovercrafts are considered to be the trickiest vehicle to control, mainly because of poor steering capabilities. In the [[Nintendo DS]] remake, players can initiate a [[Rocket Start]] by blowing into the DS's microphone.
Hovercrafts are considered to be the trickiest vehicle to control, mainly because of poor steering capabilities. In the [[Nintendo DS]] remake, players can initiate a [[Rocket Start]] by blowing into the DS's microphone.
 
==Colors==
== Colors ==
In the original ''Diddy Kong Racing'', every character's hovercraft had its own color, just like [[car]]s and [[plane]]s. In ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', every character's hovercraft is yellow by default. However, from Taj's Wishes Menu, the player can change its color along with adding more customization options to it.
In the original ''Diddy Kong Racing'', every character's Hovercraft had its own color, just like [[Car]]s and [[Plane]]s. In ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', every character's Hovercraft is yellow by default. However, from Taj's Wishes Menu, the player can change its color along with adding more customization options to it.
 
*[[Diddy Kong]] - Blue
*[[Diddy Kong]] - Blue
*[[Pipsy]] - Pink
*[[Pipsy]] - Pink
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*[[T.T.]] - Silver
*[[T.T.]] - Silver


== Level availability ==
==Level availability==
[[File:Pirate Lagoon.png|thumb|250px|Diddy and T.T. race in Hovercrafts in [[Pirate Lagoon]], a course where Hovercrafts are the default vehicle.]]
[[File:Pirate Lagoon.png|thumb|250px|Diddy and T.T. race in hovercrafts in [[Pirate Lagoon]], a course where hovercrafts are the default vehicle.]]
Hovercrafts are a usable vehicle in every course. However, they are only used as a default vehicle in three courses, two from [[Sherbet Island]] and one from [[Dragon Forest]]. The player races in a Hovercraft during two boss races, against [[Bluey the Walrus]] and [[Bubbler the Octopus]]; it is the only vehicle that is not used in a race against [[Wizpig]]. [[Darkwater Beach]] is the only Challenge Level where racers ride in Hovercrafts.
Hovercrafts are a usable vehicle in every course. However, they are only used as a default vehicle in three courses, two from [[Sherbet Island]] and one from [[Dragon Forest]]. The player races in a hovercraft during two boss races, against [[Bluey the Walrus]] and [[Bubbler the Octopus]]; it is the only vehicle that is not used in a race against [[Wizpig]]. [[Darkwater Beach]] is the only Challenge Level where racers ride in hovercrafts.
 
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== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
=== Artwork ===
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Hovercraft aerial view DKR.jpg|Aerial view of a Hovercraft
Hovercraft aerial view DKR.jpg|Aerial view of a hovercraft
Diddywave.jpg|Diddy Kong
Diddywave.jpg|Diddy Kong
Hoveringtiptup.jpg|Tiptup
Hoveringtiptup.jpg|Tiptup
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Conker the Squirrel DKR artwork.jpg|Conker
Conker the Squirrel DKR artwork.jpg|Conker
Timber Hovercraft DKR.png|Timber
Timber Hovercraft DKR.png|Timber
DKRBeachPromo.jpg|Characters driving in Hovercrafts
DKRBeachPromo.jpg|Characters driving in hovercrafts
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Screenshots ===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Sherbet Island.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
Sherbet Island.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
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Hovercraft icon DKRDS.png|''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' icon
Hovercraft icon DKRDS.png|''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' icon
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{DKR}}
{{DKR}}
[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Watercraft]]
[[Category:Watercraft]]
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing]]
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing]]

Revision as of 15:11, March 30, 2023

This article is about the vehicle from Diddy Kong Racing. For Funky Kong's similarly-named vehicle from Donkey Kong Country 3, see Hover Craft.
A Hovercraft from Diddy Kong Racing.
A yellow hovercraft

Hovercrafts are one of the three usable vehicles in Diddy Kong Racing and Diddy Kong Racing DS, the other two being cars and planes. Their main attribute is the ability to float across bodies of water, including lava due to their immunity to burn, and they can jump and go across ice that is too bouncy for cars. The hovercrafts are the default vehicle of those stages, which are the main theme of Sherbet Island. It is the only hub world where the character drives around in a hovercraft. These vehicles can be driven in every stage, except for some boss fights and battle stages.

Hovercrafts are considered to be the trickiest vehicle to control, mainly because of poor steering capabilities. In the Nintendo DS remake, players can initiate a Rocket Start by blowing into the DS's microphone.

Colors

In the original Diddy Kong Racing, every character's hovercraft had its own color, just like cars and planes. In Diddy Kong Racing DS, every character's hovercraft is yellow by default. However, from Taj's Wishes Menu, the player can change its color along with adding more customization options to it.

Level availability

Diddy and T.T. race in hovercrafts in Pirate Lagoon, a course where hovercrafts are the default vehicle.

Hovercrafts are a usable vehicle in every course. However, they are only used as a default vehicle in three courses, two from Sherbet Island and one from Dragon Forest. The player races in a hovercraft during two boss races, against Bluey the Walrus and Bubbler the Octopus; it is the only vehicle that is not used in a race against Wizpig. Darkwater Beach is the only Challenge Level where racers ride in hovercrafts.

#FFF #FFF #FFF
Template:Color-link
Ancient Lake A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Fossil Canyon A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Jungle Falls A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Hot Top Volcano A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Boss level: Tricky the Triceratops A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Challenge Level: Fire Mountain A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Template:Color-link
Everfrost Peak A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Walrus Cove A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Snowball Valley A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Frosty Village A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Boss level: Bluey the Walrus A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Challenge Level: Icicle Pyramid A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Template:Color-link
Whale Bay A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Crescent Island A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Pirate Lagoon A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Treasure Caves A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Boss level: Bubbler the Octopus A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Challenge Level: Darkwater Beach A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Template:Color-link
Windmill Plains A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Greenwood Village A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Boulder Canyon A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Haunted Woods A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Boss level: Smokey the Dragon A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Challenge Level: Smokey Castle A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Template:Color-link
Space Dust Alley A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Darkmoon Caverns A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Spaceport Alpha A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Star City A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Template:Color-link
First race A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Second race A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.

Gallery

Artwork

  • Aerial view of a hovercraft

    Aerial view of a hovercraft

  • Diddy Kong

    Diddy Kong

  • Tiptup

    Tiptup

  • Tiptup

    Tiptup

  • Conker

    Conker

  • Timber

    Timber

  • Characters driving in hovercrafts

    Characters driving in hovercrafts

Screenshots

  • Diddy Kong Racing

    Diddy Kong Racing

  • Diddy Kong Racing DS

    Diddy Kong Racing DS

  • Diddy Kong Racing DS icon

    Diddy Kong Racing DS icon

[Edit]
Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Krunch • Drumstick • Bumper • Tiptup • T.T. • Pipsy • Timber • Banjoa • Conkera • Tiny Kongb • Dixie Kongb • Tajb • Wizpigb
Supporting characters Taj • Squawksb
Vehicles Car • Plane • Hovercraft
Bosses Tricky • Bluey • Bubbler • Smokey • Wizpig
Worlds Dino Domain • Snowflake Mountain • Sherbet Island • Dragon Forest • Future Fun Land • DK Islandb
Tracks Ancient Lake • Fossil Canyon • Jungle Falls • Hot Top Volcano • Everfrost Peak • Walrus Cove • Snowball Valley • Frosty Village • Whale Bay • Crescent Island • Pirate Lagoon • Treasure Caves • Windmill Plains • Greenwood Village • Boulder Canyon • Haunted Woods • Spacedust Alley • Darkmoon Caverns • Spaceport Alpha • Star City • Thunder Coveb • Meandering Mountb • Splashdown Passb • Strangled Shrineb
Boss tracks Tricky Challenge • Bluey Challenge • Bubbler Challenge • Smokey Challenge • Wizpig's First Strike • Wizpig Strikes Back
Challenge levels Fire Mountain • Icicle Pyramid • Darkwater Beach • Smokey Castle
Items & objects Bananaa • Coinb • Discovery Cardb • Golden Balloon • Power-Up Tokenb • Silver Coin • Taj Tokenb • Tree • T.T. amulet • Weapon Balloon • Wish Key • Wizpig amulet • Zipper
Other Ask Dan • Ask Uncle Tusk • Cold Crossword Challenge • Gallery (N64 · DS) • Glitches • Media • Quotes • Timber's Balloon Pop • Trophy Race • Wish Race
a Exclusive to Diddy Kong Racing
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