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== Design details == | == Design details == | ||
The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jumpjet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a | The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jumpjet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a very strong resemblance to the [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], though it lacks the Sparrowhawk's twin tail.<ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion'''</ref> It is armed with four 50mm cannons that flank the cockpit, as well as [[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missiles]].<ref name="for261"/> | ||
== Operational history == | == Operational history == | ||
Several SkyHawks were located at [[Fairchild Field]] on [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552|summer 2552]]. On [[2552#August|August 30]], a SkyHawk was dispatched by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] to attack [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]] and the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Cortana]] during a test of AI integration with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR armor]]. With Cortana's assistance, the SPARTAN was able to endure the SkyHawk's cannons' strafing run. He then avoided one of its guided anti-tank missile by deflecting it at the last moment. The test showed the Spartan-AI team to be far more successful than expected.<ref name="for261"/> | Several SkyHawks were located at [[Fairchild Field]] on [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552|summer 2552]]. On [[2552#August|August 30]], a SkyHawk was dispatched by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] to attack [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]] and the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Cortana]] during a test of AI integration with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR armor]]. With Cortana's assistance, the SPARTAN was able to endure the SkyHawk's cannons' strafing run. He then avoided one of its guided anti-tank missile by deflecting it at the last moment. The test showed the Spartan-AI team to be far more successful than expected.<ref name="for261"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 12:33, August 3, 2012
Template:Vehicle Infobox The SkyHawk is a United Nations Space Command jumpjet strike fighter.[1]
Design details
The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jumpjet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a very strong resemblance to the AV-22 Sparrowhawk, though it lacks the Sparrowhawk's twin tail.[2] It is armed with four 50mm cannons that flank the cockpit, as well as Scorpion anti-tank missiles.[1]
Operational history
Several SkyHawks were located at Fairchild Field on Reach during the Fall of Reach in summer 2552. On August 30, a SkyHawk was dispatched by Colonel James Ackerson to attack SPARTAN John-117 and the AI Cortana during a test of AI integration with the Mark V MJOLNIR armor. With Cortana's assistance, the SPARTAN was able to endure the SkyHawk's cannons' strafing run. He then avoided one of its guided anti-tank missile by deflecting it at the last moment. The test showed the Spartan-AI team to be far more successful than expected.[1]
Gallery
The SkyHawk's targeting systems.
The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster.
A rear view of the SkyHawk.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Fall of Reach
