F-29 Nandao

The Nandao fighter is a United Nations Space Command (UNSC) space fighter.

Specifications
The Nandaos are described as having a "dart shape", and are considered powerful enough that an understaffed Covenant frigate would avoid having to face a squadron of them. The craft are capable of flying at Mach 12.

The Mariner helmet is optimised for the flight systems of the Nandao, alongside those of the Baselard and Sabre.

Operational history
The Nandao was in service by 2526 with ten squadrons serving as a part of Task Force Pantea.

One squadron of Nandaos that was in service around this time was Echo One.

Trivia
A Nandao is a type of Chinese sword.

List of appearances

 * Halo: Reach
 * Halo: Oblivion