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The Sparrowhawk has design elements from a mixture of modern VTOL aircraft, most prominently the Harrier Jump-Jet, and attack helicopter gunships such as the AH-64 Apache and the AH-1 Cobra. It also bears a marked resemblance to the [[Hornet]] gunship in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and bears similarities to the deleted [[Kestrel]] from other versions. It consists of an elongated fuselage with stubby wings on each side of it. | The Sparrowhawk has design elements from a mixture of modern VTOL aircraft, most prominently the Harrier Jump-Jet, and attack helicopter gunships such as the AH-64 Apache and the AH-1 Cobra. It also bears a marked resemblance to the [[Hornet]] gunship in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and bears similarities to the deleted [[Kestrel]] from other versions. It consists of an elongated fuselage with stubby wings on each side of it. | ||
The cockpit is forward mounted, and the tail section juts out from behind the fuselage at a downward angle. Each wing incorporates a [[Wikipedia:Ducted Fan|Ducted Air Fan]] for lift and thrust, and carries three missiles/rockets on pylons on each wing. Each wing also carries a twin auto-cannon, with a dual autocannon mounted underneath the cockpit. | The cockpit is forward mounted, and the tail section juts out from behind the fuselage at a downward angle. Each wing incorporates a [[Wikipedia:Ducted Fan|Ducted Air Fan]] for lift and thrust, and carries three missiles/rockets on pylons on each wing. Each wing also carries a twin auto-cannon, with a dual autocannon mounted underneath the cockpit. | ||
== Performance == | == Performance == | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:SparrowHawk.jpg|300px|thumb|A pair of [[UNSC]] Sparrowhawks hovering above a desert.]] | ||
It is currently unknown, as to how the Sparrowhawk performs. [http://www.halowars.com/Media.aspx Released footage] shows it to be at least as fast and agile as a [[Pelican Dropship]], though it never uses its weaponry. It's described as being designed for engaging enemy ground armor, so its air-to-air capabilities remain unknown, if it even has any. It is likely that it fills a role similar to the modern day [[Wikipedia:A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt II]] [[Wikipedia:Close Air Support|Ground Attack Aircraft]]. It can be seen at the beginning of the Halo Wars E3 demo, flying with a group of [[Pelicans]]. It can be speculated that it mounts a gauss cannon because it emits a beam similar to that of a gauss cannon on a warthog from a recent screen shot. | It is currently unknown, as to how the Sparrowhawk performs. [http://www.halowars.com/Media.aspx Released footage] shows it to be at least as fast and agile as a [[Pelican Dropship]], though it never uses its weaponry. It's described as being designed for engaging enemy ground armor, so its air-to-air capabilities remain unknown, if it even has any. It is likely that it fills a role similar to the modern day [[Wikipedia:A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt II]] [[Wikipedia:Close Air Support|Ground Attack Aircraft]]. It can be seen at the beginning of the Halo Wars E3 demo, flying with a group of [[Pelicans]]. It can be speculated that it mounts a gauss cannon because it emits a beam similar to that of a gauss cannon on a warthog from a recent screen shot. | ||
The addition of the [[Hornet]] to the game, and the introduction of the [[Vulture]] gunship, was thought to indicate that the Sparrowhawk had either been cut from the game, or its purpose has been retooled. Recent screenshots, however, revealed that the Sparrowhawk is still a playable unit <ref>http://kotaku.com/photogallery/halowarsnov17/1004655613?viewSize=thumb800x800</ref>. | The addition of the [[Hornet]] to the game, and the introduction of the [[Vulture]] gunship, was thought to indicate that the Sparrowhawk had either been cut from the game, or its purpose has been retooled. Recent screenshots, however, revealed that the Sparrowhawk is still a playable unit <ref>http://kotaku.com/photogallery/halowarsnov17/1004655613?viewSize=thumb800x800</ref>. | ||
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*The original announcement of the Sparrowhawk as well as the unveiling of the first concept art for the design was accomplished through a "decrypting" image set. Community Manage Graham Somers posted the first full-static image at the end of an update. Over time the image cleared itself up. The following update contained larger versions of the Sparrowhawk and a short description. | *The original announcement of the Sparrowhawk as well as the unveiling of the first concept art for the design was accomplished through a "decrypting" image set. Community Manage Graham Somers posted the first full-static image at the end of an update. Over time the image cleared itself up. The following update contained larger versions of the Sparrowhawk and a short description. | ||
*The Sparrowhawk has a resemblance to the [ | *The Sparrowhawk has a resemblance to the [[w:c:cnc:Orca_Gunship|Orca Gunships]] of the ''[[w:c:cnc:Main_Page|Command and Conquer]]'' series. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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Image:Air_War.jpg|Sparrowhawks and Pelicans lend their firepower in support of UNSC ground forces]] | |||
Image:SCV02 VultureFight.jpg|Take note of the Sparrowhawks near the top-right, near the Pelican.]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
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