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[[Image:Air Foil.jpg|thumb|400px|Maria-062 using a parafoil.]] | [[Image:Air Foil.jpg|thumb|400px|Maria-062 using a parafoil.]] | ||
The '''parafoil''' is a triangular parachute in the shape of an airfoil, which is similar to the shape of airplane or the wings of a glider. Parafoils are most likely made from extremely strong materials, as some are capable of supporting the weight of an armored [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]]: approximately 1,000 pounds. The deployment package for a parafoil is known as an [[ | The '''parafoil''' is a triangular parachute in the shape of an airfoil, which is similar to the shape of airplane or the wings of a glider. Parafoils are most likely made from extremely strong materials, as some are capable of supporting the weight of an armored [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]]: approximately 1,000 pounds. The deployment package for a parafoil is known as an [[airfoil carapace]]. | ||
SPARTANs descending from low orbit may use parafoils in lieu of [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]]. For example, [[Maria-062]] used a parafoil while testing [[John-117]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI MJOLNIR armor]].<ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''': ''Armor Testing'', page 60</ref> | SPARTANs descending from low orbit may use parafoils in lieu of [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]]. For example, [[Maria-062]] used a parafoil while testing [[John-117]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI MJOLNIR armor]].<ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''': ''Armor Testing'', page 60</ref> | ||
Revision as of 10:34, December 24, 2010
The parafoil is a triangular parachute in the shape of an airfoil, which is similar to the shape of airplane or the wings of a glider. Parafoils are most likely made from extremely strong materials, as some are capable of supporting the weight of an armored SPARTAN: approximately 1,000 pounds. The deployment package for a parafoil is known as an airfoil carapace.
SPARTANs descending from low orbit may use parafoils in lieu of SOEIVs. For example, Maria-062 used a parafoil while testing John-117's Mark VI MJOLNIR armor.[1]
The MJOLNIR/HP series is designed to function with parafoils. The MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil and HP/Parafoil/[R] variants are specifically designed for compatibility with the G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace.[2]
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned only)
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Armor Testing (First appearance)
