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An '''airfoil carapace''' is a deployment package for a [[parafoil]].<ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''': ''Armor Testing'', pages 59-60</ref> | An '''airfoil carapace''' is a deployment package for a [[parafoil]].<ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''': ''Armor Testing'', pages 59-60</ref> | ||
The carapace is a highly resistant unit which allows a [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]] to enter the atmosphere of a planet from high orbit. It includes hard points for weapons, to prevent them being lost in the deceleration upon entry to the atmosphere. Because | The carapace is a highly resistant unit which allows a [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]] to enter the atmosphere of a planet from high orbit. It includes hard points for weapons, to prevent them being lost in the deceleration upon entry to the atmosphere. Because only specialized gear, such as the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]], can survive the extreme heat during atmospheric re-entry, the carapace is unsuitable for regular military personnel. Once terminal velocity has been reached, and a suitable altitude above the planet surface has been attained, the parafoil may be deployed for a safe landing. | ||
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HP|MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil]] variant is specifically designed for compatibility with the [[G-25 PAS|G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''Armory''</ref> | The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HP|MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil]] variant is specifically designed for compatibility with the [[G-25 PAS|G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''Armory''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:49, December 24, 2010
An airfoil carapace is a deployment package for a parafoil.[1]
The carapace is a highly resistant unit which allows a SPARTAN to enter the atmosphere of a planet from high orbit. It includes hard points for weapons, to prevent them being lost in the deceleration upon entry to the atmosphere. Because only specialized gear, such as the MJOLNIR armor, can survive the extreme heat during atmospheric re-entry, the carapace is unsuitable for regular military personnel. Once terminal velocity has been reached, and a suitable altitude above the planet surface has been attained, the parafoil may be deployed for a safe landing.
The MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil variant is specifically designed for compatibility with the G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace.[2]
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned only)
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Armor Testing (First appearance)
