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The Hornet consists of a one-man cockpit which makes up most of its mass, and a rear section extending a meter or so backward. From the top of this rear section are a set of wings with what appears to be a jet engine/turbo fan at the ends, providing the Hornet's main source of propulsion. It also seems to possess TADS [Target Acquisition and Designation System] gear on the nose similar to modern attack helicopters such as the [[wikipedia:AH-64 Apache|AH-64 Apache]]. On each side of the cockpit is a jump seat extending backward (doubling as a landing skid), which allows up to 2 passengers to fire from the sides. It is slightly longer in length than the [[Covenant]] [[Banshee]], and its wingspan is larger as well.<ref>September 2007 Issue of EGM's vehicle scale chart.</ref> Unlike the Banshee, the Hornet can remain stationary in the air, but it lacks the evasive maneuvers of the Banshee, and cannot train its [[weapons]] on targets. | The Hornet consists of a one-man cockpit which makes up most of its mass, and a rear section extending a meter or so backward. From the top of this rear section are a set of wings with what appears to be a jet engine/turbo fan at the ends, providing the Hornet's main source of propulsion. It also seems to possess TADS [Target Acquisition and Designation System] gear on the nose similar to modern attack helicopters such as the [[wikipedia:AH-64 Apache|AH-64 Apache]]. On each side of the cockpit is a jump seat extending backward (doubling as a landing skid), which allows up to 2 passengers to fire from the sides. It is slightly longer in length than the [[Covenant]] [[Banshee]], and its wingspan is larger as well.<ref>September 2007 Issue of EGM's vehicle scale chart.</ref> Unlike the Banshee, the Hornet can remain stationary in the air, but it lacks the evasive maneuvers of the Banshee, and cannot train its [[weapons]] on targets. | ||
The controls for the Hornet appear to be similar to those of a helicopter, suggesting that as turbine driven VTOL craft became more practical they replaced helicopters. The Hornet is most likely used in a supporting role to larger VTOL craft, such as the [[Pelican]] | The controls for the Hornet appear to be similar to those of a helicopter, suggesting that as turbine driven VTOL craft became more practical they replaced helicopters. The Hornet is most likely used in a supporting role to larger VTOL craft, such as the [[Pelican]] drop ship, or the [[Sparrowhawk]], though the latter appears to have a similar role. The Hornet is pretty much a gunship or a close air support aircraft, like the modern-day AH-64 Apache or the AH-1 Cobra helicopters of the US Army and Marine Corps, respectively. | ||
Though Hornets are visible dogfighting Banshees for most of the early levels, they are only available for use by the player twice, in the [[campaign]] level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant.]] In the first appearance, they are used to move quickly from one location to another, with air-to-air combat in between. Later in the mission they prove to be particularly useful in regards to taking down [[Scarabs]] as they can hover in position to destroy the power core, or remove any [[Brutes]] on the Scarab. | Though Hornets are visible dogfighting Banshees for most of the early levels, they are only available for use by the player twice, in the [[campaign]] level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant.]] In the first appearance, they are used to move quickly from one location to another, with air-to-air combat in between. Later in the mission they prove to be particularly useful in regards to taking down [[Scarabs]] as they can hover in position to destroy the power core, or remove any [[Brutes]] on the Scarab. | ||