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{{Quote|The AV-49 Wasp supplements existing stocks of AV-14 and AV-22 aircraft in Marine service. Close air support VTOL armed with heavy machine guns and twin rocket launchers. | <choose> | ||
<option>{{Article quote|Single-seat ground support [[VTOL]]. Armed with [[M199 heavy machine gun|heavy machineguns]] and [[M400 missile launcher|rocket launchers]]. Best used for quick hit-and-run attacks.{{Ref/Game|HI|Id=forge|[[Forge]] - Wasp description|Quote=Single-seat ground support VTOL. Armed with heavy machineguns and rocket launchers. Best used for quick hit-and-run attacks.}}}}</option> | |||
<option>{{Article quote|The AV-49 Wasp supplements existing stocks of [[AV-14 Hornet|AV-14]] and [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk|AV-22 aircraft]] in [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] service. Close air support [[VTOL]] armed with [[M199 heavy machine gun|heavy machine guns]] and twin [[M400 missile launcher|rocket launchers]].{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}}}</option> | |||
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The '''AV-49 Wasp''' is a [[VTOL]] aircraft in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]],{{Ref/Reuse|tales}} with specialized variants employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. | The '''AV-49 Wasp''' is a [[VTOL]] aircraft in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]],{{Ref/Reuse|tales}} with specialized variants employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. | ||
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Considered fast to produce and easy to maintain and optimise,{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} the AV-49 shares several similarities with its fellow aerodynes, the [[AV-14 Hornet]], [[AV-19 SkyHawk]], [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], and [[AV-30 Kestrel]].{{Ref/Site|Id=local units|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-local-units|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Local Units|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} The aircraft features an integrated VTOL propulsion system that combines dual lift ducted fan engines used by the AV-30 (though these engines were largely patterned off of the earlier [[JOV-99 Kestrel]]),{{Ref/Reuse|CRL}} with air-cooled vectored-thrust fusion thrusters for forward movement.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The AV-49 also features twin [[7.62x51mm|7.62]] [[M199 heavy machine gun]]s and twin 50mm [[M400 missile launcher]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM204}}, and cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.{{Ref/Reuse|local units}} During its prototype testing phase, [[energy shielding]] was also implemented into the aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} | Considered fast to produce and easy to maintain and optimise,{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} the AV-49 shares several similarities with its fellow aerodynes, the [[AV-14 Hornet]], [[AV-19 SkyHawk]], [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], and [[AV-30 Kestrel]].{{Ref/Site|Id=local units|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-local-units|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Local Units|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} The aircraft features an integrated VTOL propulsion system that combines dual lift ducted fan engines used by the AV-30 (though these engines were largely patterned off of the earlier [[JOV-99 Kestrel]]),{{Ref/Reuse|CRL}} with air-cooled vectored-thrust fusion thrusters for forward movement.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The AV-49 also features twin [[7.62x51mm|7.62]] [[M199 heavy machine gun]]s and twin 50mm [[M400 missile launcher]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM204}}, and cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.{{Ref/Reuse|local units}} During its prototype testing phase, [[energy shielding]] was also implemented into the aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} | ||
Designed for expeditionary usage, the Wasp can be easily prepped and deployed with minimal tools, and their hardened storage containers have identical dimensions to [[ | Designed for expeditionary usage, the Wasp can be easily prepped and deployed with minimal tools, and their hardened storage containers have identical dimensions to UNSC [[Naval Logistical Operations Command]] (NAVLOGCOM)-standard flat containers, simplifying interstellar transport logistics.{{Ref/Site|Id=buzz|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM204}} | ||
===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
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Although in use by [[2553]], the Wasp was still undergoing field trials with the UNSC as of [[2558]]. By this time, the [[Spartan Operations]] branch was asked to assess its tactical utility for their specific needs, with [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTANs]] able to test the vehicle in [[War Games]] simulations or review prototypes manufactured aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in [[Hangar A-6]]. Due to their ease of assembly, [[Sarah Palmer|Spartan Commander Palmer]] recommended that all SPARTANs aboard ''Infinity'' become familiar with this process.{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM204}} | Although in use by [[2553]], the Wasp was still undergoing field trials with the UNSC as of [[2558]]. By this time, the [[Spartan Operations]] branch was asked to assess its tactical utility for their specific needs, with [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTANs]] able to test the vehicle in [[War Games]] simulations or review prototypes manufactured aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in [[Hangar A-6]]. Due to their ease of assembly, [[Sarah Palmer|Spartan Commander Palmer]] recommended that all SPARTANs aboard ''Infinity'' become familiar with this process.{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM204}} | ||
The Wasp's flight systems and the materials were later used in the development of Misriah Armory's [[OQ-45 Honeybee]] surveillance drone.{{Ref/Site|Id=OD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=05|M=11|Y=2019}} | |||
==Operational History== | ==Operational History== | ||
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By the time of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]], the Wasp was still in use by the UNSC. However, the models [[Battle for Zeta Halo|deployed]] on [[Installation 07]] lacked the energy shielding present in earlier test iterations.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}} | By the time of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]], the Wasp was still in use by the UNSC. However, the models [[Battle for Zeta Halo|deployed]] on [[Installation 07]] lacked the energy shielding present in earlier test iterations.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}} | ||
== | == Variants == | ||
*'''[[AV-49H Wasp]]''': Also known as the '''Hannibal Wasp''', the AV-49H was a collaboration between [[Misriah Armory]] and [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] on initiatives to evolve their existing offerings of weapon systems and vehicles.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=[[Hannibal Wasp]] Description|Quote=Misriah Armory and Hannibal Weapon Systems collaborate on initiatives to evolve their existing offerings of weapon systems and vehicles. Advanced Wasp with heavy armor, gauss repeaters, and experimental ion field bomb launchers.}}{{Ref/Twitter|GrimBrotherOne|1174706574784221189|Jeff Easterling|Quote=Q: This is the AV-49H Wasp and the Colossus Mark II [J] ADS respectively right.<br>Yes to both.|D=24|M=11|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFBH}} | |||
*'''[[ONI Wasp]]''': a specialised Wasp variant employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], used for stealth surveillance and night sorties.{{Ref/Reuse|CFBH}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=[[ONI Wasp]] Description|Quote=The size and mobility of the Wasp makes it a favorite of ONI Security teams in high-threat environments. ONI Wasps are loaded with all-environment homing missiles and HEDP machine gun rounds. Advanced Wasp with heavy armor and upgraded weapons.}} | *'''[[ONI Wasp]]''': a specialised Wasp variant employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], used for stealth surveillance and night sorties.{{Ref/Reuse|CFBH}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=[[ONI Wasp]] Description|Quote=The size and mobility of the Wasp makes it a favorite of ONI Security teams in high-threat environments. ONI Wasps are loaded with all-environment homing missiles and HEDP machine gun rounds. Advanced Wasp with heavy armor and upgraded weapons.}} | ||
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File:H5G - Hannibal Wasp.png|AV-49H "Hannibal Wasp" | |||
File:H5G - ONI Wasp.png|ONI Wasp | File:H5G - ONI Wasp.png|ONI Wasp | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File:HINF-WaspMGHUD.png|HUD of the machine guns. | File:HINF-WaspMGHUD.png|HUD of the machine guns. | ||
File:HINF-WaspMissileHUD.png|HUD of the missile launcher. | File:HINF-WaspMissileHUD.png|HUD of the missile launcher. | ||
File:HINF - Emblem icon - Wasp Streak.png|The Wasp Streak emblem in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||