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*A [[Wikipedia:Falcon|falcon]] is a bird of prey, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals with the exceptions of the [[Longsword]], [[Shortsword]], [[Broadsword]], and [[Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons.  
*A [[Wikipedia:Falcon|falcon]] is a bird of prey, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals with the exceptions of the [[Longsword]], [[Shortsword]], [[Broadsword]], and [[Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons.  
*The Falcon is nicknamed the "[[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] of the skies" by fans and Bungie employees.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=24623 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10'']</ref>
*Superficially, the Falcon looks rather similar to the [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]' [[Wikipedia:Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey|V-22 Osprey tilt rotor]]. However, the Osprey's rotor blades tilt directly forward in flight.
*Superficially, the Falcon looks rather similar to the [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]' [[Wikipedia:Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey|V-22 Osprey tilt rotor]]. However, the Osprey's rotor blades tilt directly forward in flight.
*As seen in early concept art, it appears the Falcon would originally have possessed ducted air fans, like those of the [[AV-14 Attack VTOL|AV-14 Hornet]] and [[D77-TC Pelican]], rather than rotors.
 
*Much like UNSC aircraft in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Falcons that cannot be piloted have yellow windshields. In campaign, if one punches out the windows of these Falcons, they'll notice that there is no character inside piloting the Falcon.
*Much like UNSC aircraft in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Falcons that cannot be piloted have yellow windshields. In campaign, if one punches out the windows of these Falcons, they'll notice that there is no character inside piloting the Falcon.
*A Falcon avatar gear is one of the bonus items included with the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Limited]] and [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions.
*A Falcon avatar gear is one of the bonus items included with the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Limited]] and [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions.
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*Due to balancing purposes, the Falcon in multiplayer lacks the chin-mounted autocannon that is normally usable by the pilot.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10'']</ref>
*Due to balancing purposes, the Falcon in multiplayer lacks the chin-mounted autocannon that is normally usable by the pilot.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10'']</ref>
*Elites can hijack Falcons in the campaign, disrupting the flow of the level and forcing the player to start it over again.
*Elites can hijack Falcons in the campaign, disrupting the flow of the level and forcing the player to start it over again.
===Production notes===
*[[Marcus Lehto]] had played around with ideas for the Falcon since the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', but didn't get a chance to realise it until ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/1145532132011335680 Marcus Lehto on Twitter] - ''Yes! I was playing around with 3D concepts of it right after HaloCE''</ref> One of these early ideas, shown below, bears a striking resemblance to what would become the Hornet.
*As seen in early concept art, it appears the Falcon would originally have possessed ducted air fans, like those of the [[AV-14 Attack VTOL|AV-14 Hornet]] and [[D77-TC Pelican]], rather than rotors.
*The Falcon is nicknamed the "[[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] of the skies" by fans and Bungie employees.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=24623 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10'']</ref>
*Falcons are seen flying past {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in a [[:File:H4-E3-Campaign-10.jpg|screenshot]] from the ''[[Halo 4]]'' level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]'' released during the E3 2012 Xbox Media Briefing. However, they do not appear in the final version of the game. Concept art produced for the game suggests the vehicle was intended for inclusion in the game, alongside the AV-14 Hornet.<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Brwkm '''Artstation''': ''Halo 4 - vehicles'']</ref>
*Falcons are seen flying past {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in a [[:File:H4-E3-Campaign-10.jpg|screenshot]] from the ''[[Halo 4]]'' level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]'' released during the E3 2012 Xbox Media Briefing. However, they do not appear in the final version of the game. Concept art produced for the game suggests the vehicle was intended for inclusion in the game, alongside the AV-14 Hornet.<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Brwkm '''Artstation''': ''Halo 4 - vehicles'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Early_Falcon_Concept.jpg|Falcon concept art produced between ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3''.
File:KatRun.jpg|A Falcon passing over Kat during the [[Battle of Fumirole]] in ''[[Deliver Hope]]''.
File:KatRun.jpg|A Falcon passing over Kat during the [[Battle of Fumirole]] in ''[[Deliver Hope]]''.
File:DeliverHope - Battle.png|A pair of Falcons glide into battle to support UNSC troopers in the Battle of Fumirole.
File:DeliverHope - Battle.png|A pair of Falcons glide into battle to support UNSC troopers in the Battle of Fumirole.
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