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The '''Falcon Wing Aerial Descent Unit''' is a parachute operated by the [[UNSC]] for aerial insertion of soldiers. The unit consists of a pack strapped onto a soldiers back that most likely contains a black ram-air parachute. The Falcon is controlled by two ropes on either side of the user which can be used to maneuver the parachute during descent and affords the soldier the ability to choose their landing zone.


'''Falcon Wing Aerial Descent Units''' are simple parachute packs used by the [[UNSC]] for orbital insertions of troops. Falcon Wings are the safest drop units and certainly less advanced than [[Human Entry Vehicles]] and other forms of aerial landing. They consist of packs attached to the back, and, when a lever is pulled, produce wide black parachutes with maneuvering holds.
The Falcon Wing was used by Lieutenant Kurt Ambrose to test the determination of future SPARTAN-III Alpha Company when they arrived on Onyx by ordering the recruits to engage in a night jump over [[Camp Currahee]].<ref>Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Eric Nylund, page 71-76.</ref>
 
They are seldom used at night, despite their potential for stealthy night time insertions. The first requirements for the [[Spartan-III]]s upon arriving at [[Camp Currahee]] was to perform a night jump with Falcon Wings.


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The Falcon Wing Aerial Descent Unit is a parachute operated by the UNSC for aerial insertion of soldiers. The unit consists of a pack strapped onto a soldiers back that most likely contains a black ram-air parachute. The Falcon is controlled by two ropes on either side of the user which can be used to maneuver the parachute during descent and affords the soldier the ability to choose their landing zone.

The Falcon Wing was used by Lieutenant Kurt Ambrose to test the determination of future SPARTAN-III Alpha Company when they arrived on Onyx by ordering the recruits to engage in a night jump over Camp Currahee.[1]

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  1. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Eric Nylund, page 71-76.
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