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==Development history== | ==Development history== | ||
[[File:UNSC Vulture 2.jpg|thumb|left|An early prototype of the Vulture.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}]] | [[File:UNSC Vulture 2.jpg|thumb|left|An early prototype of the Vulture.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}]] | ||
The Vulture's core attributes of design can be traced back to the older [[wikipedia:Douglas AC-47 Spooky|AC-47]], [[wikipedia:Fairchild AC-119|AC-119]], [[wikipedia:Lockheed AC-130|AC-130]], and [[AC-163 | The Vulture's core attributes of design can be traced back to the older [[wikipedia:Douglas AC-47 Spooky|AC-47]], [[wikipedia:Fairchild AC-119|AC-119]], [[wikipedia:Lockheed AC-130|AC-130]], and [[AC-163 gunship|AC-163]] gunships.{{Ref/Reuse|unsc}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The Vulture's flying tank-like design was conceived in [[2498]] to curtail the spreading [[Insurrection]] in the [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} By [[2545]], few Vultures remained in service against the Covenant due to irreplaceable combat losses. By [[2557]], the [[Materials Group]] was considering the possibility of restarting production of the Vulture with the benefit of incorporating new technologies and applying improved materials.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], AI [[Isabel]]'s upgrades and logistical expertise was able to dramatically simplify Vulture production and maintenance.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
