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{{Quote|I never thought I'd see somethin' that could tear up a [[M12 Warthog LRV|Warthog]] so completely short of an [[M808 Scorpion|eight-oh-eight]] just by runnin' into it—are Choppers put together out of old battleships or something?|Anonymous [[UNSC]] serviceman}} | {{Quote|I never thought I'd see somethin' that could tear up a [[M12 Warthog LRV|Warthog]] so completely short of an [[M808 Scorpion|eight-oh-eight]] just by runnin' into it—are Choppers put together out of old battleships or something?|Anonymous [[UNSC]] serviceman}} | ||
The '''Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle''',<ref name=chopperfiction>[http:// | The '''Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle''',<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 31''</ref><ref name=chopperfiction>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=chopperfiction '''Bungie.net''': ''The Brute Chopper'']</ref> commonly known as the '''Brute Chopper''' or simply '''Chopper''' by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] personnel, is a [[Covenant]] ground assault vehicle used exclusively by the [[Jiralhanae]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Brute Chopper is a heavily | The Brute Chopper is a heavily armored, one-man assault vehicle, kept aloft by a repulsor array on its rear seating and propelled by a massive pair of wheels in the front. The Chopper is designed for a variety of roles, from reconnaissance to anti-armor assaults. Its powerful 35mm autocannons can take down most light ground vehicles with ease, and the large blades on the front can instantly destroy any light armored vehicle by ramming into it. It is capable of short bursts of increased speed up to 120 kph, thanks to a pair of booster vents located on either side of the wheel. | ||
=== Design === | === Design === | ||
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Choppers lack the ability to strafe; they can only turn while moving forward or backward. Other factors, like a wide turn radius add to their overall relative lack of maneuverability, as compared with [[Type-32 Ghost]]s and even [[M12 Warthog]]s, among others. The rounds of the cannons fly at a relatively slow velocity and have a tendency to arc; at longer ranges it is necessary to lead targets and aim high to compensate. The auto-cannons shoot nearly straight out of the front of the vehicle, so it can become difficult to destroy more maneuverable vehicle targets or fast moving opponents. Chopper drivers are extremely vulnerable from the back, which offers almost no shielding from enemy fire. The lack of maneuverability and low speed make the Chopper a hard vehicle to drive for inexperienced players. The boost function on a Chopper is also limited in the amount of time it can be used, and requires a rest period before it can be used again. Lastly, the Chopper has a very slow reverse speed, making it difficult to retreat. | Choppers lack the ability to strafe; they can only turn while moving forward or backward. Other factors, like a wide turn radius add to their overall relative lack of maneuverability, as compared with [[Type-32 Ghost]]s and even [[M12 Warthog]]s, among others. The rounds of the cannons fly at a relatively slow velocity and have a tendency to arc; at longer ranges it is necessary to lead targets and aim high to compensate. The auto-cannons shoot nearly straight out of the front of the vehicle, so it can become difficult to destroy more maneuverable vehicle targets or fast moving opponents. Chopper drivers are extremely vulnerable from the back, which offers almost no shielding from enemy fire. The lack of maneuverability and low speed make the Chopper a hard vehicle to drive for inexperienced players. The boost function on a Chopper is also limited in the amount of time it can be used, and requires a rest period before it can be used again. Lastly, the Chopper has a very slow reverse speed, making it difficult to retreat. | ||
A disadvantage which does not appear in-game is the vehicle's travel range. The Chopper can drive a total of | A disadvantage which does not appear in-game is the vehicle's travel range. The Chopper can drive a total of 271 km (169 miles) before it needs to refuel, which is just over a third of the range of the Warthog and Scorpion, and close to a quarter of the range of a Ghost.<ref name="ENC243"/> | ||
===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
