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|name= | |name=F-29 Strike Fighter/Interceptor | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:Enc22 Nandao alternate angles.jpg|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer=[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=159}} | ||
|class=[[Space fighter]] | |class=[[Space fighter]] | ||
|role= | |role= | ||
|length= | |length={{Convert|112.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|width= | |width={{Convert|66.2|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|height= | |height={{Convert|18.6|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|mass= | |mass={{Convert|48|MT|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|power= | |power= | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
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*2 [[Machine-linked autocannon|M1020 30m ASW/AC autocannons]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*2 [[ST/Medusa missile|M3250 ST/Medusa missile pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew= | |crew= | ||
*1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*1 [[radar]] operator{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
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The '''F-29 Strike Fighter/ Interceptor''', commonly known as the '''Nandao''', is an atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) [[space fighter]] classification employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=HO12|HOblv|Chapter=12}} | |||
The | ==Design details== | ||
The Nandaos are described as having a "dart shape"{{Ref/Novel|Id=HO21|HOblv|Chapter=21}}, and are considered powerful enough that an understaffed [[Covenant frigate]] would avoid having to face a squadron of them.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HO17|HOblv|Chapter=17}} The craft are capable of flying at [[Wikipedia:Mach number|Mach 12]]{{Ref/Reuse|HO17}} and are optimised for swift, aggressive attack runs.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
The [[Mariner]] helmet is optimised for the flight systems of the Nandao, alongside those of the [[S-14 Baselard|Baselard]] and [[FSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]].{{Ref/Game|MCC|Mariner helmet description}} | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The Nandao | The F-29 Nandao emerged in the early years of the [[Human-Covenant War]] as the UNSC's premiere A/X strikecraft, and was often deployed in large numbers and at extraordinary speeds to overwhelm and neutralise Covenant forces before they could organise an effective response.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
One squadron of Nandaos that was in service around this time was [[Echo One (Nandao squadron)|Echo One]]. | The Nandao was in service by [[2526]], with ten [[squadron]]s serving as a part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|HO12}} One squadron of Nandaos that was in service around this time was [[Echo One (Nandao squadron)|Echo One]].{{Ref/Reuse|HO17}} | ||
A squadron of Nandaos was also in service as part of the complement of {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, and was in use by the time of the ship's participation in a [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] against the [[Banished]] on [[Installation 00]], in [[2559]]. The Nandaos were employed as escorts for wings of [[B-65 Shortsword|Shortsword]] bombers. By [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|this time]], the Nandao was considered outdated.{{Ref/Novel|HDW|Chapter=2}} Nonetheless, its success against Covenant strikecraft ensures it is still one of the UNSC's primary interceptor solutions.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Mo|MCC}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
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[[Category:Space fighter classes]] | [[Category:Space fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:UNSC ship classes]] | ||
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The F-29 Strike Fighter/ Interceptor, commonly known as the Nandao, is an atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) space fighter classification employed by the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]
Design details[edit]
The Nandaos are described as having a "dart shape"[3], and are considered powerful enough that an understaffed Covenant frigate would avoid having to face a squadron of them.[4] The craft are capable of flying at Mach 12[4] and are optimised for swift, aggressive attack runs.[1]
The Mariner helmet is optimised for the flight systems of the Nandao, alongside those of the Baselard and Sabre.[5]
Operational history[edit]
The F-29 Nandao emerged in the early years of the Human-Covenant War as the UNSC's premiere A/X strikecraft, and was often deployed in large numbers and at extraordinary speeds to overwhelm and neutralise Covenant forces before they could organise an effective response.[1]
The Nandao was in service by 2526, with ten squadrons serving as a part of Task Force Pantea.[2] One squadron of Nandaos that was in service around this time was Echo One.[4]
A squadron of Nandaos was also in service as part of the complement of UNSC Spirit of Fire, and was in use by the time of the ship's participation in a conflict against the Banished on Installation 00, in 2559. The Nandaos were employed as escorts for wings of Shortsword bombers. By this time, the Nandao was considered outdated.[6] Nonetheless, its success against Covenant strikecraft ensures it is still one of the UNSC's primary interceptor solutions.[1]
Trivia[edit]
A Nandao is a type of Chinese sword.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned in Halo: The Master Chief Collection-only)
- Halo: Oblivion (First appearance)
- Halo: Divine Wind
Sources[edit]
