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The '''SkyHawk''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] jumpjet strike fighter.<ref name="for261">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 261''</ref> | The '''SkyHawk''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] jumpjet strike fighter.<ref name="for261">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 261''</ref> | ||
== | ==History== | ||
Several SkyHawks were located at [[Fairchild Field]] on [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552|summer 2552]]. On [[2552#August|August 30]], a SkyHawk was dispatched by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] to attack [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]] and the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Cortana]] during a test of AI integration with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR armor]]. With Cortana's assistance, the SPARTAN was able to endure the SkyHawk's cannons' strafing run. He then avoided one of its guided anti-tank missile by deflecting it at the last moment. The test showed the Spartan-AI team to be far more successful than expected.<ref name="for261"/> | |||
==Design== | |||
The SkyHawk is a supersonic VTOL-capable jumpjet that can execute quick turns at high speeds. The fighter bears a passing resemblance to the older [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], though it lacks the Sparrowhawk's twin tail, and its wings are bent backwards instead of forwards.<ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion'''</ref> It is armed with four 50mm cannons that flank the cockpit, as well as [[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missiles]].<ref name="for261"/> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<GALLERY> | |||
File:Skyhawk 2..jpg|The tail of the SkyHawk, showing an aft thruster. | |||
File:Skyhawk 1..jpg|The SkyHawk seen from behind, showing that the wing tips are bent backwards. | |||
File:FoR - Invasion 2.jpg|The SkyHawk's targeting systems. | |||
</GALLERY> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The SkyHawk is not in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures, and the [[Longsword]], [[Shortsword]], and [[Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons. | *The SkyHawk is not in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures, and the [[Longsword]], [[Shortsword]], and [[Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons. | ||