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The [[fuel rod cannon]]s mounted on the [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraith]] and the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] use the heavier Class-3 fuel rods, which have a greater range and a capability to track heat signatures.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 9''</ref><ref name="ENC283">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 283''</ref> The [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|Seraph]] is additionally equipped with four fuel rod cannons, which are capable of locking onto air targets.<ref name="forge">''Halo: Reach'', Seraph in-game vehicle</ref> | The [[fuel rod cannon]]s mounted on the [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraith]] and the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] use the heavier Class-3 fuel rods, which have a greater range and a capability to track heat signatures.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 9''</ref><ref name="ENC283">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 283''</ref> The [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|Seraph]] is additionally equipped with four fuel rod cannons, which are capable of locking onto air targets.<ref name="forge">''Halo: Reach'', Seraph in-game vehicle</ref> | ||
== Variants == | ==Variants== | ||
Several variations on the standard design exist, though combat performance is fairly standard among all variants. A given craft's architecture is based on its functionality,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the year in which is manufactured, the branch to which it belongs,<ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 18''</ref> and even the aesthetic preference of the one who commissions the craft.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Amphibious attack and escort Banshee variants were commissioned throughout the Covenant's history for the Covenant's oceanic installations and during deep-sea artifact retrieval missions, although they have rarely been encountered by the [[UNSC]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Banshee'']</ref> | Several variations on the standard design exist, though combat performance is fairly standard among all variants. A given craft's architecture is based on its functionality,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the year in which is manufactured, the branch to which it belongs,<ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 18''</ref> and even the aesthetic preference of the one who commissions the craft.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Amphibious attack and escort Banshee variants were commissioned throughout the Covenant's history for the Covenant's oceanic installations and during deep-sea artifact retrieval missions, although they have rarely been encountered by the [[UNSC]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Banshee'']</ref> | ||
=== Type-26A === | ===Type-26A=== | ||
{{Main|Type-26A Banshee}} | |||
The first Banshee variant categorized by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] following the [[First Battle of Harvest|initial conflict]] on [[Harvest]], the T-26A was encountered by UNSC forces in many engagements.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | The first Banshee variant categorized by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] following the [[First Battle of Harvest|initial conflict]] on [[Harvest]], the T-26A was encountered by UNSC forces in many engagements.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==== Type-26AZ ==== | ==== Type-26AZ ==== | ||
{{Main|Type-26AZ Banshee}} | |||
The T-26AZ was used in select artifact-hunting [[Covenant fleet|fleets]]. The significance of its design is unknown to human researchers.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | The T-26AZ was used in select artifact-hunting [[Covenant fleet|fleets]]. The significance of its design is unknown to human researchers.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==== Type-26BZ ==== | ====Type-26BZ==== | ||
{{Main|Type-26BZ Banshee}} | {{Main|Type-26BZ Banshee}} | ||
An ordained model of the T-26B, the T-26BZ is believed to have been the chosen model of [[Loka 'Bandolee]], a Sangheili artifact hunter under Sesa 'Refumee's command.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | An ordained model of the T-26B, the T-26BZ is believed to have been the chosen model of [[Loka 'Bandolee]], a Sangheili artifact hunter under Sesa 'Refumee's command.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
