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{{Center|''This article is about the M12 Warthog. For the weapon, see [[M12 machine gun]].''}}

{{Vehicle infobox

|name=M12 Force Application Vehicle

|image=[[File:H3-TurretlessWarthog.png|300px]]<br>

[[File:Halo Reach Warthog.png|300px]]

|manufacturer=[[AMG Transport Dynamics]]{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointUni|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Warthog}}

|line=[[Warthog]]

|model=M12 FAV

|cost=52,000 [[cR]] (M12){{Ref/Site|Id=BnetH3|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGwarthog|Site=Bungie.net|Page=M12 Warthog}} {{C|Without weapons}}{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}}

|length={{Convert|6|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref|Name=ENC240|''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''|p. 240-241}}

|width={{Convert|3|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

|height={{Convert|3.2|m|ft|sp=us}} (M12){{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

|mass={{Convert|3|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

|max speed=125 km/h (78 mph){{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

|engine=12.0 L liquid-cooled [[hydrogen]]-injected ICE{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

|hull=Ballistic [[polycarbonate]], [[titanium]], carbon nanotube{{Ref/Reuse|H3Stats}}

|armament=Variable

|crew=1 driver, 1 passenger {{C|varies by model}}{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

|othersystems=

|role=*Infantry mobility/multipurpose vehicle{{Ref/Site|Id=CU|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Summer Red, Summer Blue}}

**Reconnaissance

*Force application vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

**Anti-armoured platform{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

**Anti-aircraft platform{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

**Anti-personnel platform{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}}

|affiliation=*[[United Nations Space Command]]{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

{{Quote|On the battlefield speed is life and the M12 has that in spades – having a great big damn gun don’t hurt, either.|Anonymous [[E2-BAG/1/7]] personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}}}

The '''M12 Force Application Vehicle''' ('''M12-FAV'''), commonly referred to as the '''Warthog''' or simply the '''Hog''', is a fast attack vehicle serving as the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]' primary joint light tactical ground vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetHR}} The M12 Warthog is the most common series within wider [[Warthog]] family of vehicles,{{Ref/Reuse|CU}} and saw service throughout the [[Insurrection]] and [[Human-Covenant War]] until the introduction of the [[M12B Warthog]] by late [[2552]].

The most ubiquitous models are the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] variants, which is equipped with advanced surveillance and a turret-mounted machine gun for a basic defensive capability. The M12 and its predecessors such as the [[Z-12]] have been a part of the UNSC's mechanized infantry divisions and armored vehicle divisions since [[2319]],{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}} and is the most publicly recognizable vehicle in their arsenal. By the later stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]], a second chassis variant of the M12 known as the [[M12B Warthog]] entered service with some UNSC units.

===Design details===

[[File:Warthog Halo Reach.jpeg|250px|thumb|left|The M12 model]]

M12 Warthogs can use a four-wheel{{Ref/Reuse|CU}} or all-wheel{{Ref/Reuse|BnetHR}} drive system{{Ref/Note|The M12 has been described as having both 4 wheel and all-wheel drive systems. This article takes the standpoint that these differences are dependant on the particular model of Warthog in question.}}, with active 4{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} or all-wheel steering{{Ref/Reuse|BnetHR}}, a manual transmission{{Ref/Site|Id=BnetHR|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25442|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo Reach Ordnance Guide - M12 Warthog}} and a 12 litre [[Hydrogen-injected internal combustion engine|hydrogen-injected ICE]]{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} The ICE powers an infinitely variable transmission.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

M12 Warthog variants can have a top speed of {{Convert|125|km/h|mph|sp=US}}{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}}{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}} or {{Convert|100|km/h|mph|sp=US}}.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetHR}} and its hydrogen tanks can power a maximum range of {{Convert|790|km|mi|sp=US}}.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC250}} The Warthog can employ "[[Slop]]" to help render carbon heavy matter into useable fuel for the power plant{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?cid=12233|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Mongoose}} or employ a [[Graf/Hauptman Solar/Saline Actuator]] to filter water or crack it into fuel.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

All M12-based vehicles are designed to travel both on and off-road, in all weather conditions{{Ref/Reuse|BnetHR}}  though it is regarded as a huge, unwieldy, difficult to steer vehicle — until a user learns how to drive it properly.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}} The Warthog has superb traction on off-road terrain and an updated braking system{{Ref|Name="H2Manual"|[[Halo 2 Manual|''Halo 2'' Manual]]}}{{Ref/Site|Id=BnetH2|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=1637|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Bungie Guide to Vehicles}} alongside enhanced suspension.{{Ref|Name="ENC250"|''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', p.250 (2011 ed.)}} With proper application of the hand, or "e-brake" the M12 can actually turn on a dime. Massive disc brakes and its automatic braking systems allow the vehicle to come to a near immediate, but controlled stop should the driver be ejected, or choose to leave the vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}} The Warthog is prone to rolling over on tight corners.{{Ref|Name="CEManual"|[[Halo: Combat Evolved Manual|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Manual]]}}

The M12 Warthog shares parts – and handling characteristics – with the [[Spade]] and its sibling frontier trucks, which means that many recruits are already proficient with basic vehicle maintenance and off-road driving skills before they ever arrive at UNSC boot camp.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF100|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial}}

The base model of the M12 has no doors and has a total seating of two (though additional personnel can be carried in the cargo bed, be it a single gunner or multiple additional riders). The instrumentation package available to the driver or passenger include GPS, navigational assisatance, emergency beaconing and dataports.{{Ref|Id=LootCrate|''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 18]]}} The Warthog has armor plating covering the vehicle's chassis and the front of the mounted turret capable of resisting conventional heavy machine gun fire and improvised explosive devices, as well as providing limited protection from Covenant [[plasma]] weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} The Warthog's armor plating is comprised of ballistic [[polycarbonate]] and [[carbon nanotube]]s, built upon a [[titanium]] frame.{{Ref/Site|Id=H3Stats|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/stats/halo3/CareerStats.aspx?player=Digipatd|Site=Bungie.net|Page=''Halo 3'' post-game stats|Quote=The ubiquitous Warthog - three thousand kilos of fuel-injected ballistic polycarbonate, titanium, and carbon nanotube.}} However, UNSC service personnel typically believe the vehicle could benefit from an armor upgrade.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetHR}}

Earlier Warthog models used in the [[:Category:24th century|24th century]] employed a pneumatically-powered swivel mount for the turret{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}, though this was later changed to a hydraulic-powered mount.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC250}}

===Variants===

Given the Warthog's extensive service life, the vehicle has seen dozens of alterations and produced variants. The turret in the back of the vehicle is removable and replaceable. Although some Warthogs are used solely for transportation, most are armed and have a multi-mission capability{{Ref/Reuse|CU}}, with variants capable of performing armament carrier, utility, command and control (shelter), ambulance, reconnaissance and a variety of other tactical and logistic support roles.{{Ref/Reuse|BnetHR}} Major variations are informally named by their year of production.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

 

The armament of a given Warthog vehicle typically decides its designation, with the most ubiquitous being the [[M41 Vulcan]] chaingun, seen on [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] configurations. The armament of an [[M39 rocket turret]], [[M68 Gauss cannon]] or [[M79 rocket launcher]] typically designate a given Warthog as a Light Anti-Armor Vehicle{{Ref|Id=HRManual|[[Halo: Reach Manual|''Halo: Reach'' Manual]]}}, such as the [[M12A1 Rocket Warthog]], [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] and [[M12R Rocket Warthog]].{{Ref/Reuse|CU}} Warthogs lacking any armament are sometimes referred to as [[Scout Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Game|H5G}}

 

Other Warthog variants also exist, one of the more common ones being the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog]]. Some Warthogs are also created for specialised environments including the [[M862 Arctic Warthog|M862]] and [[M864 Arctic Warthog]]s, [[M868 Tropic Warthog]] and the [[M914 Recovery Vehicle]]. Spartan [[Red Team]] also employed a specialised Warthog, and the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} employed a special Warthog known as the "[[Fireball Warthog]]".{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/unique-unit-fireball-warthog/bp9x3rff66gr|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Unique unit: Fireball Warthog}}

 

File:H2 Warthog Variants.jpg|Cut ''Halo 2'' variants for the (left to right) regular M12, M868 Tropic, M862 Arctic and M914 Recovery Warthogs.

File:HW-M12.png|A Fireball Scout Warthog gathering supplies in ''Halo Wars''.

File:HR Warthog Variants.png|All of the variants of the Warthog in ''Halo: Reach'' (''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version).

===Usage===

The M12 served as the UNSC's go-to ground vehicle for over two centuries, following its official adoption by the [[Colonial Military Authority|CMA]] in [[2321]]. It was at this time the [[Z-12]] prototype was given the formal designation of M12. The Warthog has since had over a dozen major variants, with military surplus models becoming extremely common throughout the [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} This, combined with the parts commonality and shared handling characteristics of the similarly-common Spade truck ensures that most recruits are familiar with the Warthog prior to joining up{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} - with knowledge of how to use and maintain a Warthog required by all UNSC service personnel regardless of branch, duty or station.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

The commonality of Warthogs in the colonies was a key strategic advantage to the UNSC during the early years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], and dozens of Warthog variant templates were kept aboard the factory modules stored aboard {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}s such as {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Detail=Warthog}} The Warthog saw constant use throughout the war from the [[Harvest campaign]]{{Ref/Game|HW}} to the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Game|HR}}, though by late [[2552]] the newer [[M12B Warthog|M12B]] model of Warthog had begun to supercede the original M12. Both models saw action in the battles of [[Battle of Installation 04|Installation 04]], [[Battle for Earth|Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00|Installation 00]]. Notably, an M12 was responsible for allowing [[John-117]] and [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] to escape the rapidly-destructing [[Installation 08]].{{Ref/Level|H3|Halo (Halo 3 level)|LevelLinkText=Halo}}

The M12 was gradually replaced in [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] service with the M12B, though did continue remain sporadically employed.{{Ref|''[[Halo: Tales From Slipspace]]''|''[[On the Brink]]''}}

Outside of UNSC service, the Warthog sees common usage by the [[Colonial Militia]]{{Ref|''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''}} and paramilitary/[[law enforcement]] services such as the [[New Mombasa Police Department]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/nmpd-warthog-cnh06|Site=MEGA Brands|Page=NMPD Warthog}}

===Development history===

[[AMG Transport Dynamics]] designed the first Warthog prototype in [[2319]], dubbed the "[[Z-12]]". The Z-12 prototype vehicles quickly proved to be popular due to a well-crafted advertising campaign and adept engineering team which demonstrated the prototype's impressive feature set and unparalleled functionality in the unpopulated remote territories of both [[Luna]] and [[Mars]]. AMG claimed that the vehicle that could "go anywhere and do anything". Within the first eight months of the Z-12 prototype's existence, AMG received over three dozen exclusivity contracts. Most of these contracts came from the [[Colonial Military Authority]]. By [[2321]], AMG Transport Dynamics worked with the CMA and established a deal to cover all of their land-based transportation needs. Around the time of this deal, the Z-12 became integrated into the M12 Force Application Vehicle. In addition, a pneumatically-powered swivel mount and armored body panels were added to the vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}}

By [[2329]], the M12 FAV had become the most common all-terrain vehicle in service with the military—closely followed by the [[Mongoose]] and [[Civet]] vehicle lines that were also produced by AMG. CMA personnel began to refer to the M12 as the "Warthog", first establishing the vehicle's nickname. Eventually, the Warthog was adopted by the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2350]].{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} More than a dozen iterative changes were added to the Warthog, and over two centuries later, after its original creation and design, the M12 Warthog remained the standard utility vehicle in UNSC service. Due to how commonplace the Warthog is, all UNSC personnel are required to know how to operate and maintain an M12 Warthog, regardless of military speciality or branch of service.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}

==UNSC personnel remarks==

*''"It's [the M12] sort of a bear to wheel around, but that's something you gotta expect – the thing is twice the size of my granddad's car – but it's something you get used to pretty damned quick."''{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

*''"On the battlefield speed is life and the M12 has that in spades – having a great big damn gun don’t hurt, either."''{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

*''"One word: handbrake."''{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

*''"I have yet to come up against an obstacle that the Warthog couldn't go right over."''{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

*''"The Sarge hates it when we ram stuff, says the 'Hog ain't indestructible. But it sure feels like it when you're plowing through a crowd of startled Grunts, though."''{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

*''"The seats are unreal! I was thinking of pulling a set out of a parts vehicle and shipping them home...but the wife shut it down – says everyone would be able to tell where they came from."''{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

*''"Look at these legs – pretty nice, huh? It’s totally from getting in and out'a the 'Hog's thirty-six inch damn step height."''{{Ref/Reuse|BnetH3}}

==Trivia==

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*[[WETA Workshop]], based in [[Wikipedia:New Zealand|New Zealand]], built a two-third-scale, operating Warthog. It has several numbers on it, some possibly pertaining to that specific model or maybe even that specific Warthog, including, but not limited to, 5c8611, N/AAV-20 (a label similar to the M/AAV-20 that can be seen on the Halo Reach-era Warthog), and others. WETA's Warthog is almost accurate in every function, including a "working" minigun, four-wheel steering, digital displays, air bags, and the ability to "crab crawl". Stamps portraying the number and type of Covenant troops killed can be seen on the dash. This Warthog is featured in the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' live-action film series.<ref>[http://www.wetanz.com/halo-3-shorts/ '''WETA Workshop''': ''Halo 3'']</ref>  

*During ''[[Halo 2]]'''s development, [[Bungie]] considered creating more specialized Warthog variants including arctic, transport, and jungle models. The first two models were later featured in ''Halo 3'' as the M864 Arctic and the M831 Troop Transport, respectively, while the latter model was named in the ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' as the M868 Tropic.

*A warthog is a wild member of the pig family that lives in Africa, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming ground-based vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures.

File:HW_WarthogRecon.jpg|A platoon of Warthogs performing reconnaissance on [[Harvest]].

File:Warthog_ref.jpg|Various Warthog models in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.

File:HR_WarthogNoTurret.png|A turretless Warthog in ''Halo: Reach''.

File:Reach M12 controls 1.jpg|The Warthog's dashboard in ''Halo: Reach''.

**''[[Patrol]]''

*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''

*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]''  

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