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The '''SkyHawk''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] jumpjet strike fighter.<ref name="for261">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 261''</ref>  
The '''SkyHawk''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] jumpjet strike fighter.<ref name="for261">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 261''</ref>  


==History==
== Design details ==
The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jumpjet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a passing resemblance to the older [[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 ==
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"/>


==Design==
== Trivia ==
The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jumpjet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a passing resemblance to the older [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], though it lacks the Sparrowhawk's twin tail, and its wings are bent backwards instead of forwards.<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"/>
*The SkyHawk is not in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures, and the [[Longsword]], [[Shortsword]], and [[Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<GALLERY>
<gallery>
File:Skyhawk 2..jpg|The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster.
File:Skyhawk 1..jpg|The SkyHawk seen from behind, showing that the wing tips are bent backwards.
File:FoR - Invasion 2.jpg|The SkyHawk's targeting systems.
File:FoR - Invasion 2.jpg|The SkyHawk's targeting systems.
</GALLERY>
File:Skyhawk 2.jpg|The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster.
==Trivia==
File:Skyhawk 1.jpg|A rear view of the SkyHawk.
*The SkyHawk is not in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures, and the [[Longsword]], [[Shortsword]], and [[Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons.
</gallery>
*The SkyHawk portrayed in the ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' comic book series shares considerable design similarities that of the [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]].


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]


==Sources==
== Sources ==
<references/>
<references/>


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{{UNSC Aircraft}}

Revision as of 08:36, 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 passing resemblance to the older 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]

Trivia

  • The SkyHawk is not in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the Cyclops and Gremlin, which are named after mythical creatures, and the Longsword, Shortsword, and Sabre, which are named after bladed weapons.

Gallery

  • The SkyHawk's targeting systems.

    The SkyHawk's targeting systems.

  • The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster.

    The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster.

  • A rear view of the SkyHawk.

    A rear view of the SkyHawk.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 261
  2. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion

Template:UNSC Aircraft

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