F-99 Wombat

F99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle

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

History
During the Battle of Mombasa and Battle of Voi in late October 2552, numerous F-99s were deployed in recon elements numbering two to three aircraft to the city of New Mombasa and the city of Voi from UNSC Aircraft Carriers stationed some distance off the coast. They acted as air support for Marines in combat.

Behind the Scenes

 * 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.
 * Several F-99's also appear as silhouettes on nearby ships in Longshore