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The '''AV-22 Sparrowhawk''', often simply called the '''Hawk''', is a [[VTOL]] attack aircraft in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | The '''AV-22 Sparrowhawk''', often simply called the '''Hawk''', is a [[VTOL]] attack aircraft in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | ||
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The AV-22 Sparrowhawk is a formidable air-to-ground anti-tank [[Wikipedia:Aircraft#Heavier-than-air – aerodynes|aerodyne]] that is used to hunt tanks and support ground advances.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/45018.aspx '''Halo Wars Official Site''': ''Halo Wars Update 03.12.07'']</ref> Rather than using thrust-vectoring jets like some aircraft of the [[United Nations Space Command]], the AV-22 features an integrated [[VTOL]] propulsion system that combines a turbojet with dual-ducted lift fans.{{Ref/Reuse|deep links}} The Sparrowhawk has a maximum airspeed of 611 kilometers per hour (380 miles per hour){{Ref/Reuse|airspeed}} and boasts impressive maneuverability. The Sparrowhawk also features cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.{{Ref/Reuse|deep links}} | The AV-22 Sparrowhawk is a formidable air-to-ground anti-tank [[Wikipedia:Aircraft#Heavier-than-air – aerodynes|aerodyne]] that is used to hunt tanks and support ground advances.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/45018.aspx '''Halo Wars Official Site''': ''Halo Wars Update 03.12.07'']</ref> Rather than using thrust-vectoring jets like some aircraft of the [[United Nations Space Command]], the AV-22 features an integrated [[VTOL]] propulsion system that combines a turbojet with dual-ducted lift fans.{{Ref/Reuse|deep links}} The Sparrowhawk has a maximum airspeed of 611 kilometers per hour (380 miles per hour){{Ref/Reuse|airspeed}} and boasts impressive maneuverability. The Sparrowhawk also features cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.{{Ref/Reuse|deep links}} | ||
