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A-74s are vertical launch systems positioned on the top of the Vulture's hull, arrayed in two rows of four running along the craft's left and right sides. The launcher has a 360-degree effective radius, allowing it to target any enemy near the gunship itself. The A-74 launcher can work with the craft's Argent V missile bays to unleash a unified barrage of missiles on an unfortunate target.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/vulture/d7c47141-fe31-43ff-8698-3ec01a19b356?filter=all|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=AC-220 Vulture gunship|D=25|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Universe/Vehicles#Vulture}}
A-74s are vertical launch systems positioned on the top of the Vulture's hull, arrayed in two rows of four running along the craft's left and right sides. The launcher has a 360-degree effective radius, allowing it to target any enemy near the gunship itself. The A-74 launcher can work with the craft's Argent V missile bays to unleash a unified barrage of missiles on an unfortunate target.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/vulture/d7c47141-fe31-43ff-8698-3ec01a19b356?filter=all|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=AC-220 Vulture gunship|D=25|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Universe/Vehicles#Vulture}}


The A-74 launcher can be internally reloaded, and can be stocked with a variety of air-surface munitions including [[Anvil-IV air-to-surface missile|Anvil-IV ASMs]] and [[Phoenix missile|Phoenix ASMs]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These weapons complement complementing the turret-mounted [[Argent V missile|Argent-V anti-air missiles]] and quad [[GAU-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannon]]s.{{Ref/Book|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=46}}
The A-74 launcher can be internally reloaded, and can be stocked with a variety of air-surface munitions including [[Anvil-IV air-to-surface missile|Anvil-IV ASMs]] and [[Phoenix missile|Phoenix ASMs]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These weapons complement the turret-mounted [[Argent V missile|Argent-V anti-air missiles]] and quad [[GAU-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannon]]s.{{Ref/Book|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=46}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the A-74 is granted to the Vulture gunship upon researching the ''Mega Barrage'' upgrade. Once completed, the Vulture can use the A-74s to bombard a target from afar as the vehicle's '''Y'''-ability. This weapon was replaced in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' with the [[Phoenix missile]], though it is still present on the Vulture model.
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the A-74 is granted to the Vulture gunship upon researching the ''Mega Barrage'' upgrade. Once completed, the Vulture can use the A-74s to bombard a target from afar as the vehicle's '''Y'''-ability. This weapon was replaced in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' with the [[Phoenix missile]], though it is still present on the Vulture model.


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
The A-74 Sylver is likely inspired by the real-world [[Wikipedia:Sylver Vertical Launching System|Sylver Vertical Launching System]], a French VLS; the word Sylver in this context stands for '''SY'''stème de '''L'''ancement '''VER'''tical. Notably, one of the model numbers of the Sylver launcher in the real-world is the A-70 model.
The A-74 Sylver is likely inspired by the real-world [[Wikipedia:Sylver Vertical Launching System|Sylver Vertical Launching System]], a French VLS; the word Sylver in this context stands for '''SY'''stème de '''L'''ancement '''VER'''tical. Notably, one of the model numbers of the Sylver launcher in the real-world is the A-70 model.


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File:Vulture Barrage.jpg|Concept art of the launcher system firing missiles.
File:Vulture Barrage.jpg|Concept art of the launcher system firing missiles.
File:HW-VultureMissileBarrage.png|Vultures firing missiles from A-74s.
File:HW-VultureMissileBarrage.png|Vultures firing missiles from A-74s.
File:HW VultureFiringMissiles.png|Close up of a Vulture firing missiles from its A-74s.
File:HW2B Vulture.png|The A-74 silos on the Vulture in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2B Vulture.png|The A-74 silos on the Vulture in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
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A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher
A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher on the AC-220 Vulture in Halo Wars.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

United Nations Space Command

Type:

Missile launcher

Specifications

Ammunition type:

ANVIL-IV Air-to-Surface Missile
Phoenix missile

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War

 

The A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher is an air-to-surface missile launcher typically mounted as one of the primary armaments of the AC-220 Vulture gunship.[1]

Design details

A-74s are vertical launch systems positioned on the top of the Vulture's hull, arrayed in two rows of four running along the craft's left and right sides. The launcher has a 360-degree effective radius, allowing it to target any enemy near the gunship itself. The A-74 launcher can work with the craft's Argent V missile bays to unleash a unified barrage of missiles on an unfortunate target.[2]

The A-74 launcher can be internally reloaded, and can be stocked with a variety of air-surface munitions including Anvil-IV ASMs and Phoenix ASMs.[1] These weapons complement the turret-mounted Argent-V anti-air missiles and quad GAU-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannons.[3]

Gameplay

In Halo Wars, the A-74 is granted to the Vulture gunship upon researching the Mega Barrage upgrade. Once completed, the Vulture can use the A-74s to bombard a target from afar as the vehicle's Y-ability. This weapon was replaced in Halo Wars 2 with the Phoenix missile, though it is still present on the Vulture model.

Production notes

The A-74 Sylver is likely inspired by the real-world Sylver Vertical Launching System, a French VLS; the word Sylver in this context stands for SYstème de Lancement VERtical. Notably, one of the model numbers of the Sylver launcher in the real-world is the A-70 model.

Gallery

  • A closer look at the launcher system in Halo Wars concept art.

    A closer look at the launcher system in Halo Wars concept art.

  • Another look at the vertically-mounted missiles in concept art.

    Another look at the vertically-mounted missiles in concept art.

  • Concept art of the launcher system firing missiles.

    Concept art of the launcher system firing missiles.

  • Vultures firing missiles from A-74s.

    Vultures firing missiles from A-74s.

  • Close up of a Vulture firing missiles from its A-74s.

    Close up of a Vulture firing missiles from its A-74s.

  • The A-74 silos on the Vulture in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

    The A-74 silos on the Vulture in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 155
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, AC-220 Vulture gunship (Retrieved on Mar 25, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, page 46

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