AVIATOR-class Mjolnir

AVIATOR-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems.

Specifications
The Aviator helmet has a pilot-centric HUD integration. This ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft. The helmet also has a pressure-stabilized rebreather feed.

The Aviator chest has a rigid collar to mitigate flight duress. The Aviator suite also includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks.

Development history
For decades the notion of specialized pilot armor for Spartans was thought redundant given MJOLNIR variants were already suited for the rigors. With the segregation of the Spartan-IVs into their own autonomous branch, the need for multiple intra-organizational disciplines materialized. This led to the Aviator variant's creation.

Aviator was manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems and tested at WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka. It was build from the ground up and was designed for the operation of GA-TL1 Longswords, YSS-1000 Sabres, F-41 Broadswords, and B-65 Shortsword bombers.

Usage
Spartan pilots meeting D3-17 regulations and higher are required to use this armor in Broadsword A/X attack fighter engagements operations to comply with standard asset security protocols and the Budgetary Retention Hearings of 2554.

Because of the increased production of the vehicles the Aviator armor was made for, this variant has become popular among Spartans.

Halo 3 MCC
In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Aviator variant was added as part of Season 5 content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Aviator helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set. Unlock: Unknown
 * Description: Employed by interceptor squadrons assigned to Anvil Station.

Halo 4
Available skins: Bond (BOND) Default unlock: Spartan Rank 17 Bond unlock: Complete the Wheelman commendation.
 * Description: Recommended armor systems for Broadsword A/X engagement pilots.

MCC descriptions

 * Helmet description: Recommended for Broadsword pilots.
 * Shoulder description: Modular left/right spaulder from Aviator-class armor.
 * Chest description: An interface module allows for hardware-accelerated flight controls.

Halo 5: Guardians
Available skins: Ace, Csar, and Delta Default unlock: Common REQ card Ace unlock: Common REQ card Csar unlock: Uncommon REQ card Delta unlock: Common REQ card
 * Helmet description: Usable only by augmented personnel, the AVIATOR helmet's ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft.
 * Body description: The AVIATOR suite includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks.

In Halo 5: Guardians due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from Halo 4:
 * Body: Aviator
 * Shoulders: Aviator
 * Forearms: GV-09 Locking
 * Legs: Contoured

Trivia

 * The dubbing of "Csar" refers to Combat search and rescue, which are missions that typically involve aircraft.
 * The dubbing of "Ace" refers to military terminology for a pilot who has scored at least five air-to-air kills.
 * The dubbing of "Delta" refers to the NATO phonetic alphabet, where D is "Delta".
 * In Halo 5: Guardians, the Aviator body is also used for the Locus body armor.

List of appearances

 * Halo 3
 * Halo 4
 * Halo: Initiation
 * Halo 5: Guardians