AV-19 SkyHawk

SkyHawk jump jet The Skyhawk is a United Nations Space Command fighter/interceptor.

Background
They are equipped with four 50mm cannons, as well as Scorpion Anti-Tank missiles. Several of these craft were located at Fairchild Field on Reach, and one was dispatched by Colonel James Ackerson to attack the SPARTAN-117 and Cortana during their test of the MJOLNIR Mark V Battle Armor and its new shield technology in 2552. Skyhawks are VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, meaning they don't need a runway to land or take off.

Trivia

 * The Skyhawk is commonly mistaken for the Shortsword in the trailer for Halo Wars.
 * It has only been referenced in the Halo novels, it is not included in any of the games.
 * You can play it in Halo custom edition such as the map Extinction but its not as it describes as in the databank because it takes the place of the jet but it has the same weapons as in the Halo Custom Edition map Coldsnap. but only I seat.