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The '''Falcon''' was a twin seater fighter aircraft planned to be in [[Halo Wars]], used by the [[UNSC Army]]. Originally intended to be a usable unit, stored in the [[UNSC Airpad]], it filled the role of strike fighter, packing enough firepower to destroy enemy vehicles and infantry with "Sidewinder" missiles and heavy armor-piercing guns. Like several other units, it was cut from the final game before it shipped.<ref>http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=152206&page=2</ref> | The '''Falcon''' was a twin seater fighter aircraft planned to be in [[Halo Wars]], used by the [[UNSC Army]]. Originally intended to be a usable unit, stored in the [[UNSC Airpad]], it filled the role of strike fighter, packing enough firepower to destroy enemy vehicles and infantry with "Sidewinder" missiles and heavy armor-piercing guns. Like several other units, it was cut from the final game before it shipped.<ref>http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=152206&page=2</ref> | ||
In terms of design, the Falcon uses forward-swept wings (giving it an appearance similar to the 20th Century [[Wikipedia:Sukhoi Su-47|Sukhoi Su-47]]), which are used to provide stability during steep dives, indicating an emphasis in air-to-ground combat. Another, smaller set of wing flaps are attached to the ventral hull, possibly to improve stability. It also possesses two inward-angled vertical | In terms of design, the Falcon uses forward-swept wings (giving it an appearance similar to the 20th Century [[Wikipedia:Sukhoi Su-47|Sukhoi Su-47]]), which are used to provide stability during steep dives, indicating an emphasis in air-to-ground combat. Another, smaller set of wing flaps are attached to the ventral hull, possibly to improve stability. It also possesses two inward-angled vertical stabilizers at the rear, and missile pods attached to the base of the wing and the ventral hull. At the rear of the craft are twin jet thrusters, capable of tilting to allow [[VTOL]] capability. Retractable landing gear appears to be located at the wing tips. | ||
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