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==Variants==
==Variants==
*'''UH-144A''': The "attack" variant of the Falcon, armed with two side-mounted [[M460 Automatic Grenade Launcher]]s as secondary armament.<ref name="EVG"/>
*'''[[UH-144A Falcon]]''': The "attack" variant of the Falcon, armed with two side-mounted [[M460 Automatic Grenade Launcher]]s as secondary armament.<ref name="EVG"/>
*'''UH-144S''': The "support" variant of the Falcon, armed with two side-mounted [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]s as secondary armament.<ref name="EVG"/>
*'''[[UH-144S Falcon]]''': The "support" variant of the Falcon, armed with two side-mounted [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]s as secondary armament.<ref name="EVG"/>
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File:Reach-UH144-Falcon-03.png|The UH-144S Falcon. Note the nose mounted gun.
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==Operational history==
==Operational history==
[[File:HM-UH144.png|thumb|right|200px|A UH-144 Falcon during the [[Insurrection]].<ref name="mythos"/>]]
The Falcon was introduced into service with the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2497]], though the helicopter only proved truly common with garrison forces of the [[UNSC Army]] on [[Inner Colony]] worlds.<ref name="universe"/> The Falcon was used during the [[Insurrection]].<ref name="mythos"/>
The Falcon was introduced into service with the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2497]], though the helicopter only proved truly common with garrison forces of the [[UNSC Army]] on [[Inner Colony]] worlds.<ref name="universe"/> The Falcon was used during the [[Insurrection]].<ref name="mythos"/>


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During their [[Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE|operation]] on [[Gao]] in [[2553]], the [[717th Xeno-Materials Exploitation Battalion]] was equipped with two UH-144S Falcons, used for patrol as well as troop and supply transportation. When the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] attacked the [[battalion]], one of the Falcons was destroyed instantly and crashed into the [[Montero Vitality Center]], while the second shrugged off the attack and fled towards the village of [[Wendosa]].<ref name="LL162">''Halo: Last Light'', p. 162-168</ref> Over the course of the battalion's battle with the Keepers, the remaining Falcon provided troop transport and supply drops for the UNSC forces.<ref>''Halo: Last Light'', p. 235</ref> However, the Falcon was eventually crashed in the [[Montero Jungle]] when the [[pilot]] was killed mid-flight days later.<ref name="ll260"/> As of [[2557]], the Falcon remains in active service with the UNSC Army.<ref name="feet first">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Feet First'']</ref>
During their [[Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE|operation]] on [[Gao]] in [[2553]], the [[717th Xeno-Materials Exploitation Battalion]] was equipped with two UH-144S Falcons, used for patrol as well as troop and supply transportation. When the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] attacked the [[battalion]], one of the Falcons was destroyed instantly and crashed into the [[Montero Vitality Center]], while the second shrugged off the attack and fled towards the village of [[Wendosa]].<ref name="LL162">''Halo: Last Light'', p. 162-168</ref> Over the course of the battalion's battle with the Keepers, the remaining Falcon provided troop transport and supply drops for the UNSC forces.<ref>''Halo: Last Light'', p. 235</ref> However, the Falcon was eventually crashed in the [[Montero Jungle]] when the [[pilot]] was killed mid-flight days later.<ref name="ll260"/> As of [[2557]], the Falcon remains in active service with the UNSC Army.<ref name="feet first">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Feet First'']</ref>


==Production notes==
[[File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_5.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Concept art of the UH-144 Falcon.]]
===''Halo: Reach''===
[[Marcus Lehto]] had played around with ideas for the Falcon since the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', but didn't get a chance to realize 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.
===''Halo 4''===
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>
===Other===
Some concept art for ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' feature the Falcon as background detail.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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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.


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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>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_1.jpg|Early concept art for the Falcon for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' suggests that it was originally a conventional helicopter, as opposed to the tiltrotor design found in the final game.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_1.jpg|Early concept art for the Falcon for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' suggests that it was originally a conventional helicopter, as opposed to the tiltrotor design found in the final game.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the UH-144 Falcon.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the UH-144 Falcon.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_5.jpg|Concept art of the UH-144 Falcon.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_6.jpg|Concept art of the UH-144 Falcon.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_6.jpg|Concept art of the UH-144 Falcon.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_4.jpg|A concept model of the Falcon.
File:HR_UH-144Falcon_Concept_4.jpg|A concept model of the Falcon.
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File:FalconTrans.png|A few of the original renders, note the chin gun.
File:FalconTrans.png|A few of the original renders, note the chin gun.
File:Falcon turnarounds.jpg|Views of the Falcon from ''Halo: Reach''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s development.
File:Falcon turnarounds.jpg|Views of the Falcon from ''Halo: Reach''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s development.
File:Reach-UH144-Falcon-03.png|Another view of the Falcon.
File:FalconfromRvB.jpg|A Falcon lifting off.
File:FalconfromRvB.jpg|A Falcon lifting off.
File:Falcon - HUD.jpg|The Falcon's [[heads-up display]].
File:Falcon - HUD.jpg|The Falcon's [[heads-up display]].
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File:H4_Falcon_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4_Falcon_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4_Falcon_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4_Falcon_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon for ''Halo 4''.
File:HM-UH144.png|A UH-144 Falcon during the [[Insurrection]] in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HFR_ChopperDown_1.jpg|A downed Falcon in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HFR_ChopperDown_1.jpg|A downed Falcon in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HOD ConceptArt Pelican Hangar.jpg|Concept art of a UH-144 Falcon in a hangar for ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
File:HOD ConceptArt Pelican Hangar.jpg|Concept art of a UH-144 Falcon in a hangar for ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
File:HR Falcon Variants.png|Four variants of the Falcon available in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo: Reach''.
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