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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}} | 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) | 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 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}} | ||