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C709 Longsword

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C709 Longsword
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Production information

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Class:

Space fighter

Role:

  • Interceptor
  • Bomber
Technical specifications

Length:

64.1 meters (210 ft)[1][2]

Width:

75 meters (246 ft)[1][2]

Height:

12.9 meters (42.3 ft)

Engine(s):

Twin fusion drives[2]

Slipspace drive:

No[3]

Other system(s):

Cryo chamber[3]

Armament:

Crew:

4[1]

  • Pilot[1]
  • Co-pilot[1]
  • Navigator[1]
  • Systems operator[1]
  • Artificial intelligence (optional)[3]
Chronological and affiliation

Affiliation:

UNSC

 

The C709 Longsword is the larger variant of GA-TL1 Longsword in service with the UNSC.

Specifications

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Armaments

The C709 Longsword is more heavily armed than other variations of Longswords. Its main weapon is a 110mm rotary cannon, which is intended for use against enemy space fighters and starships[3]. A pair of retractable 120mm ventral guns are fitted onto its ventral surface, each of which have a 90-degree swivel. These have proven powerful enough to effectively clear a hangar of unshielded Seraphs, fuel pods, and Covenant infantry.[5] Lastly, four ASGM-10 missile delivery systems are fitted,[6] which are specialized for use against fighters but are sufficiently powerful enough to deal damage to unshielded starships.[3]

With some modifications, C709 Longswords are able to hold a variety of other weapons. At least assigned Operation: RED FLAG replaced their cryo chambers with a Moray space mine dispenser that carried 36 devices.[3]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 112
  2. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2009), page 251
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: First Strike, Chapter 5
  4. ^ a b Halo: First Strike, page 28
  5. ^ Halo: First Strike, Chapter 7
  6. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library

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