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The '''AV-30 Light Assault VTOL''', more commonly known as the '''Kestrel''', is a combat vehicle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]], manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="waypoint"/>
The '''AV-30 Light Assault VTOL''', more commonly known as the '''Kestrel''', is a combat vehicle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]], manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
The Kestrel hovers above the ground by three ducted air fans rather than using traditional wheels or treads.<ref name="IGN">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/15/halo-spartan-strike-announced-for-windows-devices-and-steam-ign-first?watch IGN: Halo: Spartan Strike Announced for Windows Devices and Steam]</ref> These fans allow the Kestrel to easily navigate narrow spaces and partake in acrobatic aerial maneuvers. The standard production model of the Kestrel is armed with a set of twin-linked [[GAU-10/A heavy autocannon]]s. Some experimental models are also armed with a pair of [[M302 rocket pod]]s.<ref name="waypoint"/>
The Kestrel hovers above the ground by three ducted air fans rather than using traditional wheels or treads.<ref name="IGN">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/15/halo-spartan-strike-announced-for-windows-devices-and-steam-ign-first?watch IGN: Halo: Spartan Strike Announced for Windows Devices and Steam]</ref> These fans allow the Kestrel to easily navigate narrow spaces and partake in acrobatic aerial maneuvers. The standard production model of the Kestrel is armed with a set of twin-linked [[GAU-10/A heavy autocannon]]s. Some experimental models are also armed with a pair of [[M302 rocket pod]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}


==Development and operational history==
==Development and operational history==
The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] invested heavily in weapons prototyping, although most new designs never make it past the theoretical/modeling stage. Every once in a while a new weapon system proves to have the perfect mix of lethality and survivability, and the Kestrel is a perfect example of human ingenuity pushing the war effort in the right direction. Starting with several competing design philosophies encompassing various shapes, armament combinations, and turbine layouts, ONI skunkworks engineers eventually settled on a final design that was handed off to [[Misriah Armory]] for serial production.<ref name="waypoint"/> In July [[2557]] AV-30 Kestrels were used by [[headhunters]] during the [[Battle of Installation 03]] and [[Battle of New Phoenix]].<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref> During the defense of [[Onyx]] of October [[2558]], UNSC forces used Kestrels against Created forces.<ref name="LOO">'''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'''</ref>
The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] invested heavily in weapons prototyping, although most new designs never make it past the theoretical/modeling stage. Every once in a while a new weapon system proves to have the perfect mix of lethality and survivability, and the Kestrel is a perfect example of human ingenuity pushing the war effort in the right direction. Starting with several competing design philosophies encompassing various shapes, armament combinations, and turbine layouts, ONI skunkworks engineers eventually settled on a final design that was handed off to [[Misriah Armory]] for serial production.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} In July [[2557]] AV-30 Kestrels were used by [[headhunters]] during the [[Battle of Installation 03]] and [[Battle of New Phoenix]].<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref> During the defense of [[Onyx]] of October [[2558]], UNSC forces used Kestrels against Created forces.<ref name="LOO">'''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'''</ref>


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
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[[MEGA Brands]] released toy building sets of the UNSC [[siege bike]] and the so-called Light Assault VTOL, later identified as the Kestrel. In a Q&A edition of the [[Halo Bulletin]], [[Frank O'Connor]] [http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx confirmed] the vehicles exist in canon, though not necessarily in the manner depicted by MEGA Bloks. Background information seemingly at odds with the canonical depictions was provided for the toys.
[[MEGA Brands]] released toy building sets of the UNSC [[siege bike]] and the so-called Light Assault VTOL, later identified as the Kestrel. In a Q&A edition of the [[Halo Bulletin]], [[Frank O'Connor]] [http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx confirmed] the vehicles exist in canon, though not necessarily in the manner depicted by MEGA Bloks. Background information seemingly at odds with the canonical depictions was provided for the toys.


The Light Assault VTOL is said to be an aircraft designed for used in confined environments to provide ground and air-to-air support. Developed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department|REAP-X]] division as part of a line of exotic attack vehicles,<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 3/28/13'']</ref> the VTOL is armed with a pair of twin-linked GAU-10/A HAC autocannons and a single M302 Class-1 Guided Missile Launch System.<ref>[http://halo.megabloks.com/en-us/toys/construction/unsc-light-assault-vtol-97102 '''Megabloks''': ''Light Assault VTOL'']</ref> In contrast, the canonical version is represented as a ground combat vehicle armed only with a pair of autocannons; indeed, it performs similarly to the [[Type-25 Chopper|Brute Chopper]] but maneuvers much like the [[Type-32 Ghost]].<ref name="IGN"/>
The Light Assault VTOL is said to be an aircraft designed for used in confined environments to provide ground and air-to-air support. Developed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department|REAP-X]] division as part of a line of exotic attack vehicles,<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 3/28/13'']</ref> the VTOL is armed with a pair of twin-linked GAU-10/A HAC autocannons and a single M302 Class-1 Guided Missile Launch System.<ref>[http://halo.megabloks.com/en-us/toys/construction/unsc-light-assault-vtol-97102 '''Megabloks''': ''Light Assault VTOL'']</ref> In contrast, the canonical version is represented as a ground combat vehicle armed only with a pair of autocannons; indeed, it performs similarly to the [[Type-25 Chopper|Brute Chopper]] but maneuvers much like the [[Type-32 Ghost]].{{Ref/Reuse|IGN}}


===Trivia===
===Trivia===

Revision as of 08:26, April 15, 2021

AV-30 Light Assault VTOL
HSS Kestrel.jpg
Production information

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]
REAP-X department

Model:

AV-30

Technical specifications

Armament:

Crew:

One operator

Usage

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

Role(s):

Ground support, fast attack[1]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The AV-30 Light Assault VTOL, more commonly known as the Kestrel, is a combat vehicle used by the United Nations Space Command, manufactured by Misriah Armory.[1]

Specifications

The Kestrel hovers above the ground by three ducted air fans rather than using traditional wheels or treads.[2] These fans allow the Kestrel to easily navigate narrow spaces and partake in acrobatic aerial maneuvers. The standard production model of the Kestrel is armed with a set of twin-linked GAU-10/A heavy autocannons. Some experimental models are also armed with a pair of M302 rocket pods.[1]

Development and operational history

The Office of Naval Intelligence invested heavily in weapons prototyping, although most new designs never make it past the theoretical/modeling stage. Every once in a while a new weapon system proves to have the perfect mix of lethality and survivability, and the Kestrel is a perfect example of human ingenuity pushing the war effort in the right direction. Starting with several competing design philosophies encompassing various shapes, armament combinations, and turbine layouts, ONI skunkworks engineers eventually settled on a final design that was handed off to Misriah Armory for serial production.[1] In July 2557 AV-30 Kestrels were used by headhunters during the Battle of Installation 03 and Battle of New Phoenix.[3] During the defense of Onyx of October 2558, UNSC forces used Kestrels against Created forces.[4]

Production notes

Halo 2 predecessor

Halo: Combat Evolved's conceptual Kestrel.[5]

The Kestrel was originally an aircraft that was cut from Halo: Combat Evolved at an early stage of the game's development, though the name remained in the game's code.[citation needed] Various pieces of concept art for the craft are shown on the Halo 2 Collector's Edition disc. Its design inspired the canonical version introduced in Halo: Spartan Strike.

MEGA Bloks

MEGA Bloks' Light Assault VTOL.

MEGA Brands released toy building sets of the UNSC siege bike and the so-called Light Assault VTOL, later identified as the Kestrel. In a Q&A edition of the Halo Bulletin, Frank O'Connor confirmed the vehicles exist in canon, though not necessarily in the manner depicted by MEGA Bloks. Background information seemingly at odds with the canonical depictions was provided for the toys.

The Light Assault VTOL is said to be an aircraft designed for used in confined environments to provide ground and air-to-air support. Developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence's REAP-X division as part of a line of exotic attack vehicles,[6] the VTOL is armed with a pair of twin-linked GAU-10/A HAC autocannons and a single M302 Class-1 Guided Missile Launch System.[7] In contrast, the canonical version is represented as a ground combat vehicle armed only with a pair of autocannons; indeed, it performs similarly to the Brute Chopper but maneuvers much like the Type-32 Ghost.[2]

Trivia

  • Following the UNSC tradition of naming vehicles after animals the AV-30 is named after the Kestrel, a group of falcons capable of hovering in still air.
  • The Kestrel resembles the Manta from Unreal Tournament 2K4 and UT3.

Gallery

Concept art

  • Cutout of the original cut Kestrel model from Halo: Combat Evolved.

    Cutout of the original cut Kestrel model from Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • H2 Kestrel Concept 1.jpg

    Concept art of the cut Kestrel in Halo 2.

  • H2 Kestrel Concept 2.jpg

    Concept art of the cut Kestrel in Halo 2.

  • H2 Kestrel Concept 3.jpg

    Concept art of the cut Kestrel in Halo 2.

  • Concept art for the Mega Contrux version of the Kestrel.[8]

    Concept art for the Mega Contrux version of the Kestrel.[8]

MEGA Construx

  • A blueprint of the MEGA Kestrel.

    A blueprint of the MEGA Kestrel.

Canon version

  • A Kestrel engaging the Covenant and Prometheans.

    A Kestrel engaging the Covenant and Prometheans.

  • A Kestrel versus a Ghost.

    A Kestrel versus a Ghost.

  • A Kestrel destroying a wall.

    A Kestrel destroying a wall.

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List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint: Kestrel
  2. ^ a b IGN: Halo: Spartan Strike Announced for Windows Devices and Steam
  3. ^ Halo: Spartan Strike
  4. ^ Halo: Legacy of Onyx
  5. ^ Twitter, Marcus Lehto (@game_fabricator): "Did the Kestrel ever get out to the public?" (Retrieved on Mar 3, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 3/28/13
  7. ^ Megabloks: Light Assault VTOL
  8. ^ Facebook - Concept art

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