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|image=[[File:H4 Broadsword profile.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4 Broadsword profile.png|300px]] | ||
|name=F-41 Broadsword | |name=F-41 Broadsword | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/ | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/08f6accd-b605-4fa1-ac43-e6e3f877c893/broadsword|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Broadsword|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Vehicles}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=114}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=158}} | ||
|class= | |class= | ||
|role= | |role=[[Space fighter|Exoatmospheric]] multirole [[Wikipedia:Strike fighter|strike fighter]] | ||
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|width= | |width= {{Convert|64.5|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|height= | |height= {{Convert|35.7|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|mass= 35 | |mass= {{Convert|35|MT|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|power= | |power=[[Fusion reactor]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
*Two primary | *Two primary | ||
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|navigation= | |navigation= | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|shielding=Yes (F41E) | |shielding=Yes (F41E), not rated for slipspace {{Ref/Book|Id=Warfleet|HWF|Page=28-29}} | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
* | *2 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
* | *2 [[ST/Medusa missile#M6088 ST/MMP|M6088 ST/MMP missile]] delivery systems{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
* | *1 Class-III hardpoint:{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
* | **1 [[AAM-50XR missile|AAM-50XR dogfight missile]] or {{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
**1 [[AGM-79C missile|AGM-79C anti-ship missile]] delivery system {{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | |||
**1 excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew=1 pilot | |crew=1 [[pilot]] | ||
|passengers= | |passengers= | ||
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]<br>[[UNSC Air Force]] | |affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]<br>[[UNSC Air Force]] | ||
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The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''' ('''F-41 EMSF'''), commonly known as the '''Broadsword''', is a | The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''' ('''F-41 EMSF'''), commonly known as the '''Broadsword''', is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]],{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} as well as [[planet]]ary [[planetary defense force|defense force]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a [[Wikipedia:Basket-hilted sword|bladed weapon]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The F-41 Broadsword is a versatile and well-armed | The F-41 Broadsword is a versatile and well-armed A/X strike fighter typically used to engage equal or superior enemy craft in low- to zero-gravity conditions. As its kind has few equals within humanity's known arsenal, the Broadsword was designed to address the incredible speed and firepower displayed by a variety of Covenant fighters. It is most prominently used by the [[UNSC Air Force]] in suborbital dogfights.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The [[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] description''</ref> | ||
The F-41E Broadsword was introduced in [[2554]], featuring an upgrade package including [[energy shielding]] derived from the [[FSS-1000 Sabre]] that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted, specifically conceived to withstand [[pulse laser turret]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-9-24-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14'']</ref><ref name="H4guide">'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 60''</ref> However, these shields are not rated for [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] travel.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]'' ('''Cortana''': ''"The fighter's shields aren't rated for slipspace!"'')</ref> As well as shields, the F-41E features an advanced sensor and target designation suite that can process hundreds of targets, on top of reformulated Titanium-A armor panels. These upgrades were considered impossible to implement fleetwide under wartime conditions, and included a range of design improvements and deferred upgrades, such as reformulated Titanium-A panels and an upgraded fusion reactor to power the shields. However, the reactor failed to meet initial output projections, and as a result shielded F-41E Broadswords have a lower top speed and acceleration than earlier, unshielded variants. It is capable of transatmospheric operations, and can reach orbit under its own power using deuterium as a propellant {{Ref/Novel|HSoR|Chapter=17}}. While not as maneuverable as dedicated atmospheric interceptors, the F-41E is considered unequaled among human fighters in close-orbit dogfights. As with other modern Broadswords, its cockpit comes with a full cyberlink interface for augmented pilots, inertial compensators to mitigate the effects of high-G turns, and targeting software compatible with [[VISR]] interfaces. Like the previous F-41D, the F-41E can fold up its wings when landing in confined hangar bays.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | The F-41E Broadsword was introduced in [[2554]], featuring an upgrade package including [[energy shielding]] derived from the [[FSS-1000 Sabre]] that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted, specifically conceived to withstand [[pulse laser turret]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-9-24-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14'']</ref><ref name="H4guide">'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 60''</ref> However, these shields are not rated for [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] travel.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]'' ('''Cortana''': ''"The fighter's shields aren't rated for slipspace!"'')</ref> As well as shields, the F-41E features an advanced sensor and target designation suite that can process hundreds of targets, on top of reformulated Titanium-A armor panels. These upgrades were considered impossible to implement fleetwide under wartime conditions, and included a range of design improvements and deferred upgrades, such as reformulated Titanium-A panels and an upgraded fusion reactor to power the shields. However, the reactor failed to meet initial output projections, and as a result shielded F-41E Broadswords have a lower top speed and acceleration than earlier, unshielded variants. It is capable of transatmospheric operations, and can reach orbit under its own power using deuterium as a propellant {{Ref/Novel|HSoR|Chapter=17}}. While not as maneuverable as dedicated atmospheric interceptors, the F-41E is considered unequaled among human fighters in close-orbit dogfights. As with other modern Broadswords, its cockpit comes with a full cyberlink interface for augmented pilots, inertial compensators to mitigate the effects of high-G turns, and targeting software compatible with [[VISR]] interfaces. Like the previous F-41D, the F-41E can fold up its wings when landing in confined hangar bays.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Human-Covenant | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
{{Main|Human-Covenant | {{Main|Human-Covenant War}} | ||
Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many [[Outer Colonies]], where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many [[Outer Colonies]], where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
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File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|A Broadsword escorting a Pelican on [[Aktis IV]]. | File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|A Broadsword escorting a Pelican on [[Aktis IV]]. | ||
File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|Broadswords engaging Banshees in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|Broadswords engaging Banshees in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | ||
File:HINF - Emblem icon - Broadsword Streak.png|The Broadsword Streak emblem in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | |||
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