F-99 Wombat

F99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle

The F99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle, commonly known as the "Drone Fighter", is a carrier-based air combat vehicle used by the UNSC Air Force.

Usage
During the Battle of Mombasa in late October 2552, numerous F-99s were deployed to the city of New Mombasa, from UNSC Aircraft Carriers stationed some distance off the coast.

Trivia

 * The F-99 was originally going to be featured in Halo 3 under the name "F99 Wombat", but didn't appear until Halo 3: ODST. It was featured in the Art of Halo 3 book. It wasn't actually officially named the Wombat, but was just a joke referring to the fighter's designation.
 * The vehicle also appears as silhouettes on nearby ships in Longshore.