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|model=AV-49<ref name="tales">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-tales-stingers '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Tales & Stingers'']</ref><ref name="polygon">[http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/21/11989318/meet-halo-5-s-new-boss-then-kill-it-with-this-new-vehicle?utm_campaign=polygon&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter '''Polygon''' - ''MEET HALO 5’S NEW BOSS, THEN KILL IT WITH THIS NEW VEHICLE'']</ref>
|model=AV-49<ref name="tales">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-tales-stingers ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Tales & Stingers]</ref><ref name="polygon">[http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/21/11989318/meet-halo-5-s-new-boss-then-kill-it-with-this-new-vehicle?utm_campaign=polygon&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter ''Polygon'': MEET HALO 5’S NEW BOSS, THEN KILL IT WITH THIS NEW VEHICLE]</ref>
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|firstuse=[[2553]]<ref name="HOSFM204">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 204''</ref>
|firstuse=[[2553]]<ref name="HOSFM204">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', p.204</ref>
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{{Quote|The AV-49 Wasp supplements existing stocks of AV-14 and AV-22 aircraft in Marine service. Close air support VTOL armed with heavy machine guns and twin rocket launchers.|REQ card description<ref name="REQ"/>}}
The '''AV-49 Wasp''' is a [[VTOL]] aircraft in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="tales"/>  
The '''AV-49 Wasp''' is a [[VTOL]] aircraft in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]<ref name="tales"/> , with specialised variants employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
The AV-49 shares several similarities with its fellow aerodynes, the [[AV-14 Hornet]], [[AV-19 SkyHawk]], [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], and [[AV-30 Kestrel]].<ref name="deep links">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-local-units '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Local Units'']</ref> The aircraft features an integrated VTOL propulsion system that combines dual lift ducted fan engines pioneered by the AV-30, with air-cooled vectored-thrust fusion thrusters for forward movement. The AV-49 also features twin autocannons and [[rocket launcher]]s,<ref name="buzz">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating'']</ref> [[energy shielding]], and cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.<ref name="deep links"/>
The AV-49 shares several similarities with its fellow aerodynes, the [[AV-14 Hornet]], [[AV-19 SkyHawk]], [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], and [[AV-30 Kestrel]].<ref name="local units">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-local-units ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Local Units]</ref> The aircraft features an integrated VTOL propulsion system that combines dual lift ducted fan engines pioneered by the AV-30, with air-cooled vectored-thrust fusion thrusters for forward movement. The AV-49 also features twin 7.62 heavy machine guns autocannons and twin 50mm missile launchers<ref name="HOSFM204"/>, [[energy shielding]], and cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.<ref name="local units"/>


Designed for expeditionary usage, the Wasp can be easily prepped and deployed with minimal tools, and their hardened storage containers have identical dimensions to [[NAVLOGCOM]]-standard flat containers, simplifying interstellar transport logistics. The AV-49 Wasp supplements existing stocks of AV-14 and AV-22 aircraft in [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] service.<ref name="buzz"/>
Designed for expeditionary usage, the Wasp can be easily prepped and deployed with minimal tools, and their hardened storage containers have identical dimensions to [[NAVLOGCOM]]-standard flat containers, simplifying interstellar transport logistics.<ref name="buzz">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating]</ref><ref name="HOSFM204"/>


The Wasp was developed alongside the [[STINGER-class Mjolnir]], which has two neural interface controllers to allow the operator to switch from flight to ground combat modes at the speed of thought.<ref name="tales"/>
The Wasp was developed alongside the [[STINGER-class Mjolnir]], which has two neural interface controllers to allow the operator to switch from flight to ground combat modes at the speed of thought.<ref name="tales"/>
==Usage==
The Wasp augments existing stocks of AV-14 and AV-22 aircraft in [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] service.<ref name="buzz"/><ref name="REQ">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', Hannibal Wasp [[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|REQ card]]</ref> UNSC doctrine sees the Wasp employed as a gunship escort for troop transports or on-call close air support for [[UNSC Special Forces|special forces]] teams.<ref name="HOSFM204"/> The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] employs their own variant of Wasp, using it for night sorties and stealth surveillance missions.<ref name="CFBH">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Bounty Hunters]</ref>
==Operational history==
Although in use by [[2553]], the Wasp was still undergoing field trials with the UNSC as of [[2558]]. By this time, the [[Spartan Operations]] branch was asked to assess its tactical utility for their specific needs, with [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTANs]] able to test the vehicle in [[War Games]] simulations or review protypes manufactured aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in [[Hangar A-6]]. Due to their ease of assembly, [[Sarah Palmer]] recomemnded that all SPARTANs aboard ''Infinity'' become familiar with this process.<ref name="HOSFM204"/>


== Variations ==
== Variations ==
*'''ONI Wasp''': The size and mobility of the AV-49 Wasp makes it a favorite of [[ONI Security]] teams in high-threat environments. ONI Wasps are outfitted with heavy armor and upgraded weapons, such as all-environment homing missiles capable of locking on to ground vehicle targets and HEDP ([[High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition|High Explosive Dual Purpose]]) machine gun rounds. As the dark livery of these particular AV-49 Attack VTOLs imply, ONI Wasps are very often employed during stealth surveillance operations and night-strike sorties. The hushed and rumor-laden nature of this reality has earned both the craft themselves and their respective pilots the nickname "duskdevils".
*'''[[ONI Wasp]]''': a specialised Wasp variant employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], used for stealth surveillance and night sorties.<ref name="CFBH"/>
*'''AV-49H''': Also known as the '''Hannibal Wasp''', the AV-49H was a collaboration between [[Misriah Armory]] and [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] on initiatives to evolve their existing offerings of weapon systems and vehicles. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than inside the Hannibal Wasp. This highly-advanced Wasp sports upgraded heavy armor, gauss repeaters, and experimental ion field bomb launchers as well as more speed and evasiveness than the [[ONI]] Wasp.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1174706574784221189 ''Twitter'' - GrimbrotherOne, "Yes to both" (In response to a question asking if the AV-49H was the Hannibal Wasp)]</ref>
*'''[[AV-49H Wasp]]''': Also known as the '''Hannibal Wasp''', the AV-49H was a collaboration between [[Misriah Armory]] and [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] on initiatives to evolve their existing offerings of weapon systems and vehicles.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1174706574784221189 ''Twitter'' - GrimbrotherOne, "Yes to both" (In response to a question asking if the AV-49H was the Hannibal Wasp)]</ref><ref name="CFBH"/>


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== Production notes ==
== Production notes ==
A vehicle called the Wasp was cut from ''[[Halo 4]]'' early in development.<ref name="gamecheat">[https://youtu.be/KXzYKQZDrpM?t=2m35s '''YouTube''' - ''Gamecheat13: Halo 4 - The Revenant and Disintegrator'']</ref> Whether it had any relation to the AV-49 Wasp is unclear.
A vehicle called the Wasp was cut from ''[[Halo 4]]'' early in development.<ref name="gamecheat">[https://youtu.be/KXzYKQZDrpM?t=2m35s '''YouTube''' - ''Gamecheat13: Halo 4 - The Revenant and Disintegrator'']</ref> Whether it had any relation to the AV-49 Wasp is unclear. The Wasp vehicle was first teased in a [[Canon Fodder]] article on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'', listed as the <code>AV-49 [DATA CORRUPTION! REBUILD IN PROGRESS . . .]</code> alongside several other UNSC aerodynes.<ref name="local units"/> It was later formally revealed to be included in the [[Warzone Firefight]] update.<ref name="buzz"/>
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Like the Hornet, the Wasp's numerical designation is a derivative of 7 (7x7, or 7 squared, is 49)
* Like the Hornet, the Wasp's numerical designation is a [[Seven|derivative of 7]] (7x7, or 7 squared, is 49).
* The cockpit features a handle that rests between the legs of the operator, nearly identical to the ejection seat trigger handles of many modern aircraft.
* The cockpit features a handle that rests between the legs of the operator, nearly identical to the ejection seat trigger handles of many modern aircraft.
* The Wasp's model in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' features a decal bearing the label of the [[MK71 emergency food preparation station]].
* The Wasp's model in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' features a decal bearing the label of the [[MK71 emergency food preparation station]].
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== List of appearances ==
== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Warzone Firefight]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
* ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''

Revision as of 19:44, March 29, 2020

AV-49 Wasp
H5G-AV49Wasp-VTOL-Alt.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model:

AV-49[1][2]

Technical specifications

Length:

7.62 meters (25 ft)[3]

Width:

6.4008 meters (21 ft)[3]

Height:

2.225 meters (7.3 ft)[3]

Mass:

1,360.7 kilograms (3,000 lb)[3]

Maximum speed:

500 kilometers per hour (310 mph)[3]

Hull:

Light armor[2]

Armament:

  • Twin 7.62mm heavy machine gun[3]
  • Twin 50mm missile launchers[3]

Crew:

1 pilot[3]

Usage

Year introduced:

2553[3]

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

Role(s):

  • Gunship escort for troop transports[3]
  • Close air support[2][3]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command[2]

 

"The AV-49 Wasp supplements existing stocks of AV-14 and AV-22 aircraft in Marine service. Close air support VTOL armed with heavy machine guns and twin rocket launchers."
— REQ card description[4]

The AV-49 Wasp is a VTOL aircraft in service with the United Nations Space Command[1] , with specialised variants employed by the Office of Naval Intelligence.

Specifications

The AV-49 shares several similarities with its fellow aerodynes, the AV-14 Hornet, AV-19 SkyHawk, AV-22 Sparrowhawk, and AV-30 Kestrel.[5] The aircraft features an integrated VTOL propulsion system that combines dual lift ducted fan engines pioneered by the AV-30, with air-cooled vectored-thrust fusion thrusters for forward movement. The AV-49 also features twin 7.62 heavy machine guns autocannons and twin 50mm missile launchers[3], energy shielding, and cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics.[5]

Designed for expeditionary usage, the Wasp can be easily prepped and deployed with minimal tools, and their hardened storage containers have identical dimensions to NAVLOGCOM-standard flat containers, simplifying interstellar transport logistics.[6][3]

The Wasp was developed alongside the STINGER-class Mjolnir, which has two neural interface controllers to allow the operator to switch from flight to ground combat modes at the speed of thought.[1]

Usage

The Wasp augments existing stocks of AV-14 and AV-22 aircraft in Marine service.[6][4] UNSC doctrine sees the Wasp employed as a gunship escort for troop transports or on-call close air support for special forces teams.[3] The Office of Naval Intelligence employs their own variant of Wasp, using it for night sorties and stealth surveillance missions.[7]

Operational history

Although in use by 2553, the Wasp was still undergoing field trials with the UNSC as of 2558. By this time, the Spartan Operations branch was asked to assess its tactical utility for their specific needs, with SPARTANs able to test the vehicle in War Games simulations or review protypes manufactured aboard UNSC Infinity in Hangar A-6. Due to their ease of assembly, Sarah Palmer recomemnded that all SPARTANs aboard Infinity become familiar with this process.[3]

Variations

  • ONI Wasp

    ONI Wasp

  • Hannibal Wasp

    Hannibal Wasp

Production notes

A vehicle called the Wasp was cut from Halo 4 early in development.[9] Whether it had any relation to the AV-49 Wasp is unclear. The Wasp vehicle was first teased in a Canon Fodder article on Halo Waypoint, listed as the AV-49 [DATA CORRUPTION! REBUILD IN PROGRESS . . .] alongside several other UNSC aerodynes.[5] It was later formally revealed to be included in the Warzone Firefight update.[6]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to AV-49 Wasp on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Trivia

  • Like the Hornet, the Wasp's numerical designation is a derivative of 7 (7x7, or 7 squared, is 49).
  • The cockpit features a handle that rests between the legs of the operator, nearly identical to the ejection seat trigger handles of many modern aircraft.
  • The Wasp's model in Halo 5: Guardians features a decal bearing the label of the MK71 emergency food preparation station.

Gallery

  • Concept art for the Hannibal Wasp.

    Concept art for the Hannibal Wasp.

  • Concept art of the Wasp for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of the Wasp for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A close-up of the Wasp on Attack on Sanctum.

    A close-up of the Wasp on Attack on Sanctum.

  • Two Wasps on Urban.

    Two Wasps on Urban.

  • A Wasp firing upon a Kig-Yar Sniper on Attack on Sanctum.

    A Wasp firing upon a Kig-Yar Sniper on Attack on Sanctum.

  • HUD of the Wasp.

    HUD of the Wasp.

  • The Wasp's missiles.

    The Wasp's missiles.

  • Two Wasps and a Type-54 Banshee in Warzone Firefight.

    Two Wasps and a Type-54 Banshee in Warzone Firefight.

  • The energy shielding on a Wasp.

    The energy shielding on a Wasp.

  • A trio of Wasps in Warzone.

    A trio of Wasps in Warzone.

  • An ONI Wasp, Hannibal Wasp, and Wasp (from left to right) on Battle of Noctus.

    An ONI Wasp, Hannibal Wasp, and Wasp (from left to right) on Battle of Noctus.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • Wasp.

    Wasp.

  • ONI Wasp.

    ONI Wasp.

  • Hannibal Wasp.

    Hannibal Wasp.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Tales & Stingers
  2. ^ a b c d e Polygon: MEET HALO 5’S NEW BOSS, THEN KILL IT WITH THIS NEW VEHICLE
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p.204
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Hannibal Wasp REQ card
  5. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Local Units
  6. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating
  7. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Bounty Hunters
  8. ^ Twitter - GrimbrotherOne, "Yes to both" (In response to a question asking if the AV-49H was the Hannibal Wasp)
  9. ^ YouTube - Gamecheat13: Halo 4 - The Revenant and Disintegrator

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