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{{Status|Gameplay}}
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|name=Hornet
|image=[[File:H3 SnowHornet.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H3 SnowHornet.jpg|300px]]
|name=AV-14 Hornet
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="HTEVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 96''</ref>
|type=Air
|line=
|locomotion=Jet-engine
|model=AV-14
|counterparts=
|class=
[[Human]]
|length={{Convert|9.6|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
*[[Falcon]]
|width={{Convert|8.7|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
|armament=*2 [[GUA-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannon|Autocannon]]
|height={{Convert|4.45|m|ft}}<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''3D model data''</ref>
|occupants=
|mass=
*1 driver{{Ref/Book|Id=h3instruct|[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual|''Halo 3'' Instruction Manual]]|Page=16}}
|max accel=
*2 side seat passengers{{Ref/Reuse|h3instruct}}
|max speed air=
|health=
|engine=Turbofan/turbojet engine
|speed=
|power=
|acceleration=
|shield gen=None
|generalvariants=
|hull=
|h5reqvariants=
|sensor=
|target=
|navigation=
|avionics=
|countermeasures=
|armament=
*Two twin-linked rotary cannons {{C|standard}}
|complement=  
|crew=One pilot
|skeleton=
|passengers=Four
|capacity=
|consumables=
|othersystems=
|firstuse-title=In service
|firstuse=[[Insurrection]] <br>
[[Human-Covenant War]] <br>
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] <br>
|role=*Close air support,{{Ref/Site|RefName="Bnet"|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13368|SiteName=Bungie.net|PageName=Bungie Weekly Update: 3/14/08}}
*Light troop transport
*Light anti-vehicle/personnel
|affiliation=
<br>[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|A kinder, gentler Hornet.|[[Luke Smith]]{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}}}}
{{Quote|A kinder, gentler Hornet.|[[Luke Smith]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Bnet|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13368|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 3/14/08}}}}
The '''Transport Hornet''' is a variant of the [[AV-14 Hornet]], predominantly designed for light transport purposes.  
The '''Transport Hornet''' is a variant of the [[Hornet]], that lacks missiles. There is no other difference to the Transport Hornet.{{Ref/Game|Halo 3|3D model data}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Specifications===
===Counterparts===
{{Main|AV-14 Hornet}}
There are similarly less armed versions of the Falcon in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
The Transport Hornet is identical in most aspects to the original AV-14 - its primary difference is the lack of the missile launchers found on the base Hornet variant, alongside a weaker autocannon.{{Ref/Note|The cannons on the Transport Hornet are weaker in ''Halo 3'' gameplay.}} The Transport Hornet has been seen bearing a white paint scheme, in contrast with the olive traditionally associated with UNSC aircraft.
 
<gallery widths="210px">
File:HaloReach - Falcon.png|'''[[Falcon]]'''<br/>''[[Halo: Reach]]''
</gallery>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The Transport Hornet was introduced into ''[[Halo 3]]'' with the release of the [[Legendary Map Pack]] map [[Avalanche]]. The Hornet in this map was nerfed for balance reasons to make it viable for multiplayer play{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}}, and was later included on the map [[Sandbox]] alongside the regular AV-14 to spawn in [[Forge]] mode.
===First-person shooters===
{{Main|First-person shooter}}
The Transport Hornet is identical in most aspects to the original AV-14 - its primary difference is the lack of the missile launchers found on the base Hornet variant. The Transport Hornet has a white paint scheme, contrasting with the olive traditionally associated with UNSC aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}}
 
Like the original Hornet, it has a unique reticle, but no other major [[Heads-up display|HUD]] elements change. It also can be [[Skyjack]]ed.
 
====Multiplayer====
The Transport Hornet was introduced into ''[[Halo 3]]'' with the release of the [[Legendary Map Pack]] map [[Avalanche]]. The Hornet in this map was adjusted for balance reasons to make it viable for [[multiplayer]] play.{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}}
 
====Forge====
It was later included on the map [[Sandbox]] alongside the regular AV-14 to spawn in [[Forge]] mode.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
**''[[Legendary Map Pack]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Legendary Map Pack]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Mythic Map Pack]]
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/List}}
{{Ref/List}}
{{UNSC Aircraft}}
 
[[Category:Hornet variants]]
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[[Category:Drivable Vehicles]]
{{Hornet variants}}
[[Category:Hornet variants|Transport Hornet]]
[[Category:Drivable vehicles|Transport Hornet]]
[[Category:Human vehicles|Transport Hornet]]
[[Category:Halo 3 vehicles|Transport Hornet]]

Latest revision as of 16:35, June 20, 2022

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Hornet
H3 SnowHornet.jpg
Gameplay role

Faction:

Human (UNSC)

Weapon type:

Air

Locomotion method:

Jet-engine

Counterparts:

Human

Weapon stats

Armaments:

Max occupants:

  • 1 driver[1]
  • 2 side seat passengers[1]
 

"A kinder, gentler Hornet."
Luke Smith[2]

The Transport Hornet is a variant of the Hornet, that lacks missiles. There is no other difference to the Transport Hornet.[3]

Overview[edit]

Counterparts[edit]

There are similarly less armed versions of the Falcon in Halo: Reach.

Gameplay[edit]

First-person shooters[edit]

Main article: First-person shooter

The Transport Hornet is identical in most aspects to the original AV-14 - its primary difference is the lack of the missile launchers found on the base Hornet variant. The Transport Hornet has a white paint scheme, contrasting with the olive traditionally associated with UNSC aircraft.[2]

Like the original Hornet, it has a unique reticle, but no other major HUD elements change. It also can be Skyjacked.

Multiplayer[edit]

The Transport Hornet was introduced into Halo 3 with the release of the Legendary Map Pack map Avalanche. The Hornet in this map was adjusted for balance reasons to make it viable for multiplayer play.[2]

Forge[edit]

It was later included on the map Sandbox alongside the regular AV-14 to spawn in Forge mode.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 3 Instruction Manual, page 16
  2. ^ a b c Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update: 3/14/08 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo 3, 3D model data