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===Hornet Versus [[Banshee]]=== | ===Hornet Versus [[Banshee]]=== | ||
The Hornet is commonly said to be far superior to its Covenant counterpart, the Banshee. In many ways, this is true. For example: | The Hornet is commonly said to be far superior to its Covenant counterpart, the Banshee. In many ways, this is true. For example: | ||
* A Hornet's rotary | * A Hornet's rotary gatling guns are more effective against vehicles, and often personnel than a Banshee's plasma cannons. | ||
* Hornets can hover, as well drive backwards, while Banshees are always moving forward slightly. | * Hornets can hover, as well drive backwards, while Banshees are always moving forward slightly. | ||
* Banshees cannot turn quickly, while Hornets can. If a Banshee is being fired at from the rear, it is an easy target. | * Banshees cannot turn quickly, while Hornets can. If a Banshee is being fired at from the rear, it is an easy target. | ||
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* A Banshee's ordinance can inflict more damage to a vehicle than the Hornet's rockets. | * A Banshee's ordinance can inflict more damage to a vehicle than the Hornet's rockets. | ||
* If the glass hood of the Hornet is damaged, then then the pilot is extremely vulnerable to sniper fire. A rather easy shot to the head from such a weapon could finish off a distracted pilot with ease. A Banshee, in comparison, is exceedingly difficult to damage with a sniper rifle. | * If the glass hood of the Hornet is damaged, then then the pilot is extremely vulnerable to sniper fire. A rather easy shot to the head from such a weapon could finish off a distracted pilot with ease. A Banshee, in comparison, is exceedingly difficult to damage with a sniper rifle. | ||
* The Banshee's armor is slightly stronger than the Snow Hornet's, likely to balance out the fact that the Hornet's | * The Banshee's armor is slightly stronger than the Snow Hornet's, likely to balance out the fact that the Hornet's Gatling-guns fire at a faster rate than its Plasma Cannons. | ||
===Halo 3 Hornet Strategies=== | ===Halo 3 Hornet Strategies=== | ||