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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It has only been referenced in the ''[[Halo]]'' novels and does not appear in any of the games. | *It has only been referenced in the ''[[Halo]]'' novels and does not appear 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, since both have a similar role in their respective military. | *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, since both have a similar role in their respective military. Its name, like very many other vehicles in the ''Halo'' universe, is based off an animal. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Template:Ratings Template:Ship The Skyhawk is a United Nations Space Command Strike Fighter[1].
Background
The SkyHawk is equipped with four 50 calibre cannons, which are much more powerful than standard infantry chain-guns that they are said to have "made the chain-guns look like peashooters." They also carry Scorpion Anti-Tank missiles[2]. 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 expectations, the Spartan and Cortana managed to avoid it's guided anti-tank missiles by simply deflecting it at the last moment, proving the Spartan-AI team far more successful than ever expected.[3] These aircraft are capable of supersonic flight and can execute quick turns at maximum speed.
Trivia
- It has only been referenced in the Halo novels and does not appear 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, since both have a similar role in their respective military. Its name, like very many other vehicles in the Halo universe, is based off an animal.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach pg. 261
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 261
