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|model=AV-19{{Ref/Reuse|CFLocalUnits}} | |||
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*4 50mm cannons{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=154}}{{Ref/Reuse|TFOR27}} | |||
*2 weapon pylons{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
**[[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|TFOR27}} | |||
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*Jumpjet strike fighter | |||
*Atmospheric fighter | |||
*Close air support | |||
|affiliation=[[UNSC Army]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
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The '''AV-19 SkyHawk''' is a jump-jet strike fighter used by the [[UNSC Army]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=TFOR27|TFOR|Chapter=27}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocalUnits|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-local-units|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Local Units|D=19|M=3|Y=2021}} | |||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jump-jet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a very strong resemblance to the [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], though it lacks the Sparrowhawk's twin tail.{{Ref/Comic|FoRInv|Issue=1}} It is armed with four 50mm cannons that flank the cockpit, as well as two fully-customisable weapons pylons{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} capable of fitting - among other munitions - [[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missiles]].{{Ref/Reuse|TFOR27}} As such, the SkyHawk is capable of dealing inordinate damage relative to its small size.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
The | ===Usage=== | ||
The SkyHawk's ability to execute tight turns at high speeds makes the aircraft deadly in air-to-air combat against other fighters. It is commonly used in atmospheric interception and close-range anti-infantry and anti-vehicle ground attack roles.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=262}} | |||
===Operational history=== | |||
Several SkyHawks were located at [[Fairchild Field|Fairchild Airfield]] on [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552|summer 2552]]. On [[2552#August|August 29]], a SkyHawk was dispatched by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] to attack [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]] and the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Cortana]] during a test of AI integration with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR armor]]. With Cortana's assistance, the SPARTAN was able to endure the SkyHawk's cannons' strafing run. He then avoided one of its guided anti-tank missile by deflecting it at the last moment. The test showed the Spartan-AI team to be far more successful than expected.{{Ref/Reuse|TFOR27}} | |||
[[ | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:FoR - Invasion 2.jpg|The SkyHawk's targeting systems. | |||
File:Skyhawk 2.jpg|The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster. | |||
File:Skyhawk 1.jpg|A rear view of the SkyHawk. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== List of appearances == | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]] | |||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]] | |||
== Sources == | |||
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The AV-19 SkyHawk is a jump-jet strike fighter used by the UNSC Army.[2][3][1]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jump-jet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a very strong resemblance to the AV-22 Sparrowhawk, though it lacks the Sparrowhawk's twin tail.[4] It is armed with four 50mm cannons that flank the cockpit, as well as two fully-customisable weapons pylons[2][5] capable of fitting - among other munitions - Scorpion anti-tank missiles.[3] As such, the SkyHawk is capable of dealing inordinate damage relative to its small size.[2]
Usage[edit]
The SkyHawk's ability to execute tight turns at high speeds makes the aircraft deadly in air-to-air combat against other fighters. It is commonly used in atmospheric interception and close-range anti-infantry and anti-vehicle ground attack roles.[5]
Operational history[edit]
Several SkyHawks were located at Fairchild Airfield on Reach during the Fall of Reach in summer 2552. On August 29, a SkyHawk was dispatched by Colonel James Ackerson to attack SPARTAN John-117 and the AI Cortana during a test of AI integration with the Mark V MJOLNIR armor. With Cortana's assistance, the SPARTAN was able to endure the SkyHawk's cannons' strafing run. He then avoided one of its guided anti-tank missile by deflecting it at the last moment. The test showed the Spartan-AI team to be far more successful than expected.[3]
Gallery[edit]
The SkyHawk's targeting systems.
The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster.
A rear view of the SkyHawk.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Fall of Reach
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Local Units (Retrieved on Mar 19, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 154
- ^ a b c d e Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 27
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion, issue 1
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 262
