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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It has only been referenced in the [[Halo]] novels, it | *It has only been referenced in the [[Halo]] novels, it's not included in any of the games. | ||
*It shares its name with a real life fighter jet, named the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-4_Skyhawk A-4 Skyhawk], and may be its spiritual successor. | *It shares its name with a real life fighter jet, named the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-4_Skyhawk A-4 Skyhawk], and may be its spiritual successor. | ||
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Template:Ratings Template:Ship The Skyhawk is a United Nations Space Command Strike Fighter[1].
Background
They are equipped with four 50mm cannons, as well as Scorpion Anti-Tank missiles. Several of these craft were located at Fairchild Field on Reach, and one was dispatched by Colonel James Ackerson to attack SPARTAN-117 and Cortana during their test of the MJOLNIR Mark V Battle Armor and its new shield technology in 2552. Despite all expectation, the Spartan and AI managed to avoid it's Anti-Tank Missiles and proved themselves immensely more successful than ever expected.[2] These aircraft were capable of supersonic flight and can execute quick turns at maximum speed.
Trivia
- It has only been referenced in the Halo novels, it's not included in any of the games.
- It shares its name with a real life fighter jet, named the A-4 Skyhawk, and may be its spiritual successor.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 261
