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The '''Falcon Wing aerial descent unit''' is a type of parachute utilized by the [[ | The '''Falcon Wing aerial descent unit''' is a type of parachute utilized by the [[UNSC]] for aerial insertion of soldiers, considered by [[Lieutenant (UNSC)|Lieutenant]] [[Kurt-051]] to be the safest type. 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 Kurt-051 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]]''', page 71-76</ref> | |||
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*[[ | *[[Air Foil Carapace]] | ||
*[[Parafoil]] | *[[Parafoil]] | ||
[[Category:Human technology]] | [[Category:Human technology]] |