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|name=Falcon
|image=[[File:HaloReach - Falcon.png|300px]]
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|type=Air
|locomotion=Propeller
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[[Human]]
*[[Hornet]]
*[[Pelican]]
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*1 driver {{Ref/Book|Id=reachinstruct|[[MIL-FBS-295937(1)B Field Manual|''Halo: Reach'' Instruction Manual]]|Page=8}}
*2-5 passengers (variant dependent){{Ref/Reuse|reachinstruct}}
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{{Quote|Primary air-to-ground support/transport [[VTOL]]|Description in the [[MIL-FBS-295937(1)B Field Manual|''Halo: Reach'' Instruction Manual]].{{Ref/Reuse|reachinstruct}}}}
The '''Falcon''' is a light aerospace [[vehicle]] introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a medium-sized aircraft.

==Universe and lore==
{{Main|UH-144 Falcon}}
Created by [[Misriah Armory]] and introduced in [[2497]],{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/falcon|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Falcon}} the Falcon first saw use during the [[Insurrection]].{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Mythos]]|Page=56}} Numerous variants have been produced since, with service continuing all the way to [[2552]].{{Ref/Game|HR}} The Falcon would continue to see service with the UNSC up to at least [[2557]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Feet First}}

The following is a list of all vehicles known by the "Falcon" moniker in Halo lore that have appeared in the games:

<gallery widths="210px">
File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter2.png|'''[[UH-144A Falcon]]'''<br><small>''[[Halo: Reach]]''</small>
File:Reach-UH144-Falcon-03.png|'''[[UH-144S Falcon]]'''<br><small>''[[Halo: Reach]]''</small>
</gallery>
==Overview==
The Falcon, in both operation and appearance, is the stereotypical utility helicopter primarily geared more towards the movement of troops over full air combat.
===Variants===
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 60%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
!scope="col"|Image
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Description
!scope="col"|Seat Count
|-
|[[File:HR WinterContingency Falcon Screenshot.png|175px]]
|'''Campaign Falcon'''
|A variant of the Falcon that exclusively appears in the ''Halo: Reach'' [[campaign]]*,{{Ref/YouTube|Channel=Weesee|--7TaFCGQKA|T=119|VideoName=Halo Reach MCC Megalo Additions July 2023}} used by [[Non-playable character|NPCs]]. This variant features a gold canopy to hide the lack of a pilot model.
|6 seats
|-
|[[File:HR ForgeWorld Falcon Screenshot.png|175px]]
|'''Standard Falcon'''
|The standard Falcon available in ''Halo: Reach'' [[multiplayer]], featuring two side-mounted machine guns, but no driver-operated weapons or useable passenger seats.
|3 seats
|-
|[[File:Reach-UH144-Falcon-03.png|175px]]
|'''Nose gun Falcon'''
|Similar to the standard Falcon, but with extra seats and a [[M638 autocannon|pilot-controlled gun]].
|5 seats
|-
|[[File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter2.png|175px]]
|'''Grenadier Falcon'''
|Similar to the nose gun Falcon, except the rear turrets are mounted [[M460 automatic grenade launcher|grenade launchers]].
|5 seats
|-
|[[File:HR Forgeworld TransportFalcon Screenshot.png|175px]]
|'''Transport Falcon'''
|A Falcon absent of weapons, with all passenger seats available to sit in.
|6 seats
|-
|[[File:HINF_Falcon.jpg|175px]]
|'''Infinite Falcon'''
|Similar to the standard Falcon, but with extra seats, a [[M460 automatic grenade launcher|grenade launcher]] mounted on the rear left-side seat, and a horn.
|5 seats
|}

===Counterparts===
There are a few analogous vehicles to the Falcon across the various ''Halo'' games. One is the [[Hornet]], which acts as the mainline UNSC air in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and features dual passenger seats. ''[[Halo 4]]'' also includes a [[Pelican]] that has side-mounted gunner seats as well.

<gallery widths="210px">
File:H2A-MP-AV14Hornet.png|'''[[Hornet]]'''<br>''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
File:H4-PelicanGunship.png|'''[[Pelican]]'''<br>''[[Halo 4]]''
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
===First-person shooters===
{{Main|First-person shooter}}
Unless the player jumps on top of a rotor hub, he or she cannot be killed by the Falcon's rotors. However, touching the rotor hub will kill the player instantly.

Unlike most vehicles in ''Halo: Reach'', the smoke from a badly damaged Falcon blocks a substantial portion of the screen, increasing the difficulty of flying a critically damaged aircraft.

The Falcon can also be [[Hijack|skyjacked]] by players of either species. This also includes [[Non-playable character]] Elites in the campaign. It also has a unique [[Heads-up display]] with an altimeter.

====Campaign====
{{Main|Campaign}}
[[File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter.png|thumb|A yellow windshield Falcon from ''Tip of the Spear''.]]
Much like UNSC aircraft in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Falcons that cannot be piloted have yellow windshields. If one punches out the windows of these Falcons, they'll notice that there is no character inside piloting the Falcon.

It is possible to fly the Falcon in the first level. The player must hit the Falcon that Jun is not in with an overcharged plasma pistol shot. When it falls, the Falcon has a small chance of flipping on the ground and forcing the pilot out.

The Falcon used in the level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]'' is equipped with semi-automatic grenade launchers which can produce an EMP effect when the trigger is held down, then released manually detonate the grenade. This EMP can shut down enemy vehicles.

The player pilots a Falcon during the level ''[[New Alexandria]]'' which is equipped with a pilot-controlled, chin-mounted autocannon that has a larger field of fire and is more accurate and more powerful than the side-mounted machine guns (this is not in multiplayer). In Co-Op on this level, other players can ride in the passenger seats of one or fly their own, as there will be an extra Falcon with mounted [[Grenade Launcher]]s.

====Multiplayer====
{{Main|Multiplayer}}
While the Falcon can be used to insert players near enemy objectives, players carrying objective items cannot ride in Falcons, as there is no "passenger seat". The carrier can stand on the top of the Falcon. However, he must walk continuously in the same direction it's traveling so as not to fall off. 

====Forge====
{{Main|Forge|Forge Objects}}
[[File:HR Falcon Variants.png|thumb|Four variants of the Falcon available in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo: Reach''.]]
The Falcon can be spawned in [[Reach:Forge|''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s Forge]] on the maps ''[[Forge World]]'', ''[[Tempest]]'', ''[[Spire (map)|Spire]]'', ''[[Highlands]]'', ''[[Breakpoint]]'', ''[[Ridgeline]]'', and ''[[Breakneck]]''.

The Falcon can be affected by the [[Turretless vehicle glitch]].

As part of the "Thorage" update for the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo: Reach'', several more Falcon variants were added. They can be found in the "Vehicles (MCC)" category on the maps ''Tempest'' and ''Forge World''.

====Advantages====
*Can move several people at once.
**These players can reach areas that are harder to access on foot.
*Greatly extended Motion Tracker Range while using the Falcon.
*While hard to control this outcome, locked on [[Rocket launcher]] rockets can sometimes pass clean through the troop bay.

====Disadvantages====
*The side-mounted machine guns on some Falcons are extremely short-ranged.
*Passengers are exposed.
**Passengers sitting in non-gunner seats cannot fire back while still being exposed.

==Production notes==
Originally due to balancing purposes, the Falcon in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer lacks the chin-mounted autocannon that is normally usable by the pilot.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10'']</ref>

However, eventually, the chin-mounted autocannon campaign Falcons and a Transport Falcon capable of transporting five players as passengers were added to the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo: Reach'' [[Forge]] when ''[[Halo 3]]'' was added to PC.

Additionally, the Falcon was one of [[Cut Halo 4 vehicles|several vehicles]] concepted and considered for inclusion - though ultimately cut from - ''[[Halo 4]]''.{{Ref/Site|Id=ASFalcon|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Brwkm|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo 4 -vehicles|D=08|M=9|Y=2021}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Falcon - HUD.jpg|The Falcon's [[heads-up display]].
File:FalconfromRvB.jpg|A Falcon lifting off.
File:Falcon_Rough.jpg|A rough model of the Falcon, used in background battles.
File:HTMCC-HR_—_TurretlessVehicleGlitch_Falcon_Screenshot.png|A turretless version of the Falcon thanks to a glitch in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR-FullFalcon.png|Five Spartan-IIIs are using the Transport Falcon on [[Forge World]].
File:HR_—_A_Falcon%27s_Turrets%27_Horizontal_%26_Vertical_Look_Limitations.png|The turrets have horizontal and vertical look limitations.
File:H4_Falcon_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4_Falcon_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-E3-Campaign-10.jpg|Falcons (near {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}) in an early build of [[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''

==Sources==
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