AV-49 Wasp
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Light armor[2]
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The AV-49 Wasp is a VTOL aircraft in service with the United Nations Space Command.[1]
Specifications
The AV-49 shares several similarities with its fellow aerodynes, the AV-14 Hornet, AV-19 SkyHawk, AV-22 Sparrowhawk, and AV-30 Kestrel.[3] The aircraft features an integrated VTOL propulsion system that combines dual lift ducted fan engines pioneered by the AV-30, with air-cooled vectored-thrust fusion thrusters for forward movement. The AV-49 also features twin autocannons and rocket launchers,[4] energy shielding, and cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.[3]
Designed for expeditionary usage, the Wasp can be easily prepped and deployed with minimal tools, and their hardened storage containers have identical dimensions to NAVLOGCOM-standard flat containers, simplifying interstellar transport logistics. The AV-49 Wasp supplements existing stocks of AV-14 and AV-22 aircraft in Marine service.[4]
The Wasp was developed alongside the STINGER-class Mjolnir, which has two neural interface controllers to allow the operator to switch from flight to ground combat modes at the speed of thought.[1]
Production notes
The Wasp was originally going to be featured in Halo 4, but was cut early in development.[citation needed]
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Gallery
Concept art of the Wasp.
A close-up of the Wasp on Attack on Sanctum.
Two Wasps on Urban.
A Wasp firing upon a Kig-Yar Sniper on Attack on Sanctum.
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REQ Card of the Wasp.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
