AVIATOR-class Mjolnir

Aviator
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Production overview
Manufacturer(s):	Hannibal Weapon Systems
Testing site(s):	WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka
Type:	MJOLNIR (GEN2); MJOLNIR (GEN3)
Role(s):	Specialization for air vehicle piloting
Technical specifications
Feature(s):	Pilot-centric ultrawideband HUD integration; Pressure-stabilized rebreather feed; Rigid collar to mitigate flight duress; Integral gravity compensators; Hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks;

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Recommended armor systems for Broadsword A/X engagement pilots.^[2]

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AVIATOR-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems.^[2]

Overview[edit]

Specifications[edit]

The Aviator helmet has a pilot-centric HUD integration.^[1] This ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft.^[3] The helmet also has a pressure-stabilized rebreather feed.^[1]

The Aviator chest has a rigid collar to mitigate flight duress.^[1] The Aviator suite also includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks.^[1]

Development history[edit]

For decades the notion of specialized pilot armor for Spartans was thought redundant given MJOLNIR variants were already suited for the rigors. With the segregation of the Spartan-IVs into their own autonomous branch, the need for multiple intra-organizational disciplines materialized. This led to the Aviator variant's creation.^[1]

Aviator was manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems and tested at WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka. It was build from the ground up and was designed for the operation of GA-TL1 Longswords, YSS-1000 Sabres, F-41 Broadswords, and B-65 Shortsword bombers.^[1]

Usage[edit]

Spartan pilots meeting D3-17 regulations and higher are required to use this armor in Broadsword A/X attack fighter engagements operations to comply with standard asset security protocols and the Budgetary Retention Hearings of 2554.^[4]

Because of the increased production of the vehicles the Aviator armor was made for, this variant has become popular among Spartans.^[1] It is employed by the Spartan interceptor pilots attached to the security of ANVIL Station.^[5]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC[edit]

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Aviator variant was added as part of Season 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Aviator helmet, chest, shoulders and legs; the set is one of six to not recieve any associated forearm options. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.

Piece	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 3)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Helmet	Employed by interceptor squadrons assigned to ANVIL Station.	N/A (MCC-exclusive)	Season 5 Tier 9, 1
Chest			Season 5 Tier 11, 1
Shoulders			Season 5 Tier 17, 1
Legs			Season 5 Tier 94, 1

Halo 4[edit]

Aviator was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Bond (BOND).

Armor	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 4)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Aviator	Description (H4): Recommended armor systems for Broadsword A/X engagement pilots.	Reach	Unlocked by default.
	Helmet description (MCC): Recommended for Broadsword pilots.
	Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Aviator-class armor.
	Chest description (MCC): An interface module allows for hardware-accelerated flight controls.
N/A Aviator Bond (BOND) skin	Description (H4): Customized with BOND armor skin.	Complete the Wheelman commendation.	Unlocked by default.
	Helmet description (MCC) Aviator helmet customized with BOND coating.
	Shoulder description (MCC) Aviator left/ right spaulder customized with BOND coating.
	Chest description (MCC) Aviator chassis customized with BOND coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Available skins: Ace, Csar, and Delta
Default unlock: Common REQ card
Ace unlock: Common REQ card
Csar unlock: Uncommon REQ card
Delta unlock: Common REQ card

Helmet description: Usable only by augmented personnel, the AVIATOR helmet's ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft.
Body description: The AVIATOR suite includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks.

In Halo 5: Guardians due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from Halo 4:

Body: Aviator
Shoulders: Aviator
Forearms: GV-09 Locking
Legs: Contoured

Trivia[edit]

The dubbing of "Csar" refers to Combat search and rescue, which are missions that typically involve aircraft.
The dubbing of "Ace" refers to military terminology for a pilot who has scored at least five air-to-air kills.
The dubbing of "Delta" refers to the NATO phonetic alphabet, where D is "Delta".
In Halo 5: Guardians, the Aviator body is also used for the Locus body armor.

Gallery[edit]

Normal gallery[edit]

Aviator, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.
Aviator in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.
The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description.
A Spartan-IV wearing Aviator on Complex.
A render of the Aviator armor from Halo 5: Guardians.
The Aviator armor in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Full-body render of the Aviator armor from the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
An Aviator-clad Spartan in a Capture the Flag match in the A New Generation trailer for Halo Infinite.
A Spartan-IV clad in an Aviator helmet.
A Spartan-IV wearing an Aviator helmet with an attachment.