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*It has only been referenced in one of the ''[[Halo]]'' novels and does not appear in any of the games. | *It has only been referenced in one of the ''[[Halo]]'' novels and does not appear in any of the games. | ||
*It shares its name with a real life fighter jet, named the [[wikipedia: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. | *It shares its name with a real life fighter jet, named the [[wikipedia: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. | ||
*Various map makers have designed an example of these skyhawks, but they have been named jets. They appear in various [[Halo Custom Edition]] maps and are verry popular vehicles among the Halo CE community. | |||
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Revision as of 23:33, May 9, 2009
Template:Ratings Template:Ship The Skyhawk is a United Nations Space Command Strike Fighter. [1]
Background
The SkyHawk is equipped with four 50mm cannons[2] as well as Scorpion Anti-Tank missiles. [3] 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 its guided anti-tank missiles by simply deflecting it at the last moment, proving the Spartan-AI team far more successful than ever expected.[4] These aircraft are capable of supersonic flight and can execute quick turns at maximum speed.
Trivia
- It has only been referenced in one of 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.
- Various map makers have designed an example of these skyhawks, but they have been named jets. They appear in various Halo Custom Edition maps and are verry popular vehicles among the Halo CE community.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 261 "opened fire with its 50mm cannons"
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach pg. 261
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 261
