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*It has only been referenced in one of the ''[[Halo]]'' novels, and does not appear in any of the games, except, possibly, in Halo 3 ODST <ref>Halo 3 ODST Vidoc 3, from 7:17 to 7:26</ref> | *It has only been referenced in one of the ''[[Halo]]'' novels, and does not appear in any of the games, except, possibly, in Halo 3 ODST <ref>Halo 3 ODST Vidoc 3, from 7:17 to 7:26</ref> | ||
*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. | ||
*What is believed to be Skyhawk Fighters can be observed in the third [[Halo 3: ODST vidoc | *What is believed to be Skyhawk Fighters can be observed in the third [[Halo 3: ODST vidoc: Terra Incognita]], from around 7:17 to 7:26. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |
Revision as of 11:44, September 15, 2009
The Skyhawk Fighter 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 and possibly other weaponry. [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-II and Cortana managed to endure its cannons' strafing run and 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, except, possibly, in Halo 3 ODST [5]
- 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.
- What is believed to be Skyhawk Fighters can be observed in the third Halo 3: ODST vidoc: Terra Incognita, from around 7:17 to 7:26.
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
- ^ Halo 3 ODST Vidoc 3, from 7:17 to 7:26