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{{Title|''Oghal''-pattern Banshee}}
{{Title|''Oghal''-pattern Banshee}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|This article is about the Banshee introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. For other Banshee variants, see [[Banshee|here]].}}
{{Vehicle infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
|image = [[File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|300px]]
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|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]] {{c|pre-Great Schism}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]] {{c|pre-Great Schism}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
*[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|post-Covenant War}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=30|M=09|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|post-Covenant War}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=30|M=09|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|line = [[Type-26 Banshee]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|line = [[Banshee]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|model = Type-26A{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|model = Type-26A{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|cost =  
|cost =  
|length = Approx. {{Convert|5.6|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|length = {{Convert|5.6|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Marketing|Id=Diorama|H3|Believe|Diorama|Detail=Vehicle: Banshee}}
|width = Approx. {{Convert|6.8|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width = {{Convert|6.8|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height = Approx. {{Convert|3.3|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|max speed =  
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|engine = [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]
|engine = [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]{{Ref/Book|Id=man|Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition manual|Page=16}}
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|sensor =  
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**[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]
**[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]
}}
}}
The '''Oghal-pattern Attack Flyer'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=286}} {{Type|26A|Ground Support Aircraft|GSA}},{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} and more commonly known as the '''Banshee''', is a variant of the [[Type-26 Banshee]] commonly employed in [[Covenant]] service as a standard aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
The '''Oghal-pattern Attack Flyer'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=286}} {{Type|26A|Ground Support Aircraft|GSA}},{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} and more commonly known as the '''Banshee''', is a model of the [[Banshee]] commonly employed in [[Covenant]] service as a standard aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|Type-26 Banshee}}
{{Main|Banshee}}
The ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee bears heavy resemblance to the similar [[Irdnek-pattern Banshee|''Irdnek''-pattern]] model, albeit with some minor changes. Visually, the Type-26A's most notable distinction is the iridescent red canopy in place of the green found on Type-26C models. This canopy similarly leaves the pilot partially exposed (particularly the feet and lower legs). The wings are connected at their ends with an antigravity pod to allow for flight.
The ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee bears heavy resemblance to the similar {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee|}} model, albeit with some minor changes. Visually, the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee's most notable distinction is the iridescent red canopy in place of the green found on Type-26C models. This canopy similarly leaves the pilot partially exposed (particularly the feet and lower legs). The wings are connected at their ends with an antigravity pod to allow for flight.


The craft has two wing canards, each of which terminates in a [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]] including a jet and an anti-gravity pod; these leave a vaporous exhaust trail behind the Banshee. The craft is capable of achieving a velocity of over {{Convert|100|km/h|mph|sp=us}}.{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Page=265}} The Banshee is capable of performing complex maneuvers such as aileron rolls and flips. The Banshee is also capable of hovering, though this ability is not often used.{{Ref/Note|The Banshee's inability to hover in most games is more likely a gameplay conceit than an element of canon. Presumably, all versions of the craft are capable of hovering.}}
The craft has two wing canards, each of which terminates in a [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]] including a jet and an anti-gravity pod; these leave a vaporous exhaust trail behind the Banshee. The craft is capable of achieving a velocity of over {{Convert|100|km/h|mph|sp=us}}.{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Page=265}} The Banshee is capable of performing complex maneuvers such as aileron rolls and flips. The Banshee is also capable of hovering, though this ability is not often used.{{Ref/Note|The Banshee's inability to hover in most games is more likely a gameplay conceit than an element of canon. Presumably, all versions of the craft are capable of hovering.}}
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== Variants ==
== Variants ==
The Type-26A [[design pattern]] has a number of known variants. Differences in design variation can be attributed to specialised functionality and aesthetic preference, and can be used to identify specific military units.{{Ref/Generic|Id=LC17|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #17]]|Detail=[[:File:LC 17 doc1.png|Banshee Covenant ground support aircraft]]}}
The ''Oghal'' [[design pattern]] has a number of known variants. Differences in design variation can be attributed to specialised functionality and aesthetic preference, and can be used to identify specific military units.{{Ref/Generic|Id=LC17|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #17]]|Detail=[[:File:LC 17 doc1.png|Banshee Covenant ground support aircraft]]}}


*'''[[Drailaac-pattern Banshee]]''': The T-26AZ was used in select artifact-hunting [[Covenant fleet|fleets]]. The significance of its design is opaque to human researchers.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}  
*'''{{Pattern|Drailaac|Banshee}}''': The ''Drailaac''-pattern Banshee {{Type|26AZ|Ground Support Aircraft|GSAZ}} was used in select artifact-hunting [[Covenant fleet|fleets]]. The significance of its design is opaque to human researchers.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}  
** '''Sesa's T-26AZ''': Some T-26AZ were deployed alongside [[Sesa 'Refumee]]'s contingent on the [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] over [[Threshold]] in [[2552]], where they removed the Covenant manufactured cowlings from them, revealing the Forerunner mechanisms beneath, and redesigned them, so they sport the colors of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Site|Id=heretic|D=11|M=04|Y=2007|URL=http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo2_7_heretic_banshee.asp|Site=Joyride|Page=Heretic Banshee description}} These Banshees can be equipped with [[energy shielding]].{{Ref/Level|H2A|The Oracle|Detail="Hot Pursuit" cutscene}}
**'''Sesa's ''Drailaac''-pattern Banshee}}''': Some T-26AZ were deployed alongside [[Sesa 'Refumee]]'s contingent on the [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] over [[Threshold]] in [[2552]], where they removed the Covenant manufactured cowlings from them, revealing the Forerunner mechanisms beneath, and redesigned them, so they sport the colors of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Site|Id=heretic|D=11|M=04|Y=2007|URL=http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo2_7_heretic_banshee.asp|Site=Joyride|Page=Heretic Banshee description}} These Banshees can be equipped with [[energy shielding]].{{Ref/Level|H2A|The Oracle|Detail="Hot Pursuit" cutscene}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2A-HereticBanshee.png|The Type-26AZ model.
File:H2A-HereticBanshee.png|The Type-26AZ model.
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A modified Banshee variant utilized by the [[Banished]]. Incorporates design details more closely related to an aerial predator hailing from the Jiralhanae homeworld of [[Doisac]]. Many of the Banshees in [[Atriox]]'s fleets have been modified with brutal and experimental weaponry, usually designed to inflict maximum damage from both a physical and psychological perspective.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: The Art of War(s)'']</ref>
A modified Banshee variant utilized by the [[Banished]]. Incorporates design details more closely related to an aerial predator hailing from the Jiralhanae homeworld of [[Doisac]]. Many of the Banshees in [[Atriox]]'s fleets have been modified with brutal and experimental weaponry, usually designed to inflict maximum damage from both a physical and psychological perspective.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: The Art of War(s)'']</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2-BanBanshee.jpg|Banished T-26A Banshee.
File:HW2-BanBansheeTransparent.png|Banished ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
*In the cover art and key art for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', T-26As can be seen flying; however, they are not present in the final game, instead having been replaced by the {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} in the game.
*In the cover art and key art for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''Oghal''-pattern Banshees can be seen flying; however, they are not present in the final game, instead having been replaced by the {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} in the game.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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===Concept art===
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE Banshee Concept 1.png|Concept art of the T-26A Banshee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE Banshee Concept 1.png|Concept art of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE Banshee Concept 2.png|Another concept art of T-26A the Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE Banshee Concept 2.png|Another concept art of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Renders===
===Renders===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA.png|A T-26A Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA.png|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA-2views.jpg|Rear and front quarter views of the T-26A from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA-2views.jpg|Rear and front quarter views of the ''Oghal''-pattern from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-Banshee back.png|The back of the T-26A Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-Banshee back.png|The back of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA.png|A T-26A Banshee in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA.png|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA-Flight.png|The T-26A Banshee flying in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA-Flight.png|The ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee flying in ''Halo 2''.
File:Banshee-1.jpg|A T-26A Banshee performing an aileron roll.
File:Banshee-1.jpg|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee performing an aileron roll.
File:Halo Wars Banshee.jpg|A T-26A Banshee from ''[[Halo Wars]]''{{'}} [[Halo Wars announcement trailer|announcement trailer]].
File:Halo Wars Banshee.jpg|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee from ''[[Halo Wars]]''{{'}} [[Halo Wars announcement trailer|announcement trailer]].
File:HW Banshee HiPoly.jpg|A high-poly view of the Banshee model in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW Banshee HiPoly.jpg|A high-poly view of the Banshee model in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW Banshee LowPoly.jpg|A low-poly view of the ''Halo Wars'' Banshee.
File:HW Banshee LowPoly.jpg|A low-poly view of the ''Halo Wars'' Banshee.
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:PXH Banshee Screenshot.jpg|A Banshee in a [[1999 (real world)|1999]]-era build of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', back during the game's [[Pre-Xbox Halo|third-person]] era.
File:PXH Banshee Screenshot.jpg|A Banshee in a [[1999 (real world)|1999]]-era build of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', back during the game's [[Pre-Xbox Halo|third-person]] era.
File:BansheesAotCR.jpg|Two T-26A Banshees near [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 04]]'s [[control room]].
File:BansheesAotCR.jpg|Two ''Oghal''-pattern Banshees near [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 04]]'s [[control room]].
File:HCE-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the T-26A Banshee on [[Blood Gulch]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee on [[Blood Gulch]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the T-26A Banshee in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo 2''.
File:Banshee HW.jpg|An upgraded T-26A Banshee in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW Banshee.png|An ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW-BansheesvsFlood.png|T-26A Banshees fighting Flood on Shield World 0459.
File:HW BansheeUpgraded.png|An upgraded ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW-Dogfight.png|A T-26A Banshee chasing an AV-22 Sparrowhawk.
File:HW-BansheesvsFlood.png|''Oghal''-pattern Banshees fighting Flood on Shield World 0459.
File:HW-Dogfight.png|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee chasing an AV-22 Sparrowhawk.
File:Kholo overhead.png|Banshees over Kholo in ''[[The Return]]''.
File:Kholo overhead.png|Banshees over Kholo in ''[[The Return]]''.
File:H2A-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the T-26A Banshee in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:SS Banshee.png|A T-26A Banshee in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:SS Banshee.png|An ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:H5G-KeyArt-ForerunnerBigBirdSanghelios.jpg|T-26A Banshees flying over a devastated city as a [[Guardian Custode]] [[Guardian emergences|emerges]].
File:H5G-KeyArt-ForerunnerBigBirdSanghelios.jpg|''Oghal''-pattern Banshees flying over a devastated city as a [[Guardian Custode]] [[Guardian emergences|emerges]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Believe]]''
**''[[Diorama]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
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**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Weapon charm only}}
{{Col-end}}
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Latest revision as of 20:51, February 1, 2024

Oghal-pattern Attack Flyer
H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Product line:

Banshee[1]

Model:

Type-26A[1]

Technical specifications

Length:

5.6 meters (18 ft 4 in)[2][3]

Width:

6.8 meters (22 ft 4 in)[2]

Height:

3.3 meters (10 ft 10 in)[2]

Mass:

2.5 metric tons (2.5 LT; 2.8 ST)[2][3]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive[4]

Armament:

Crew:

One pilot[1]

Usage

In service:

Role(s):

Ground support aircraft

Affiliation:

 

The Oghal-pattern Attack Flyer[2] (UNSC Type classification: Type-26A Ground Support Aircraft, T-26A GSA),[1] and more commonly known as the Banshee, is a model of the Banshee commonly employed in Covenant service as a standard aircraft.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Banshee

The Oghal-pattern Banshee bears heavy resemblance to the similar Irdnekt-pattern model, albeit with some minor changes. Visually, the Oghal-pattern Banshee's most notable distinction is the iridescent red canopy in place of the green found on Type-26C models. This canopy similarly leaves the pilot partially exposed (particularly the feet and lower legs). The wings are connected at their ends with an antigravity pod to allow for flight.

The craft has two wing canards, each of which terminates in a boosted gravity propulsion drive including a jet and an anti-gravity pod; these leave a vaporous exhaust trail behind the Banshee. The craft is capable of achieving a velocity of over 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph).[5] The Banshee is capable of performing complex maneuvers such as aileron rolls and flips. The Banshee is also capable of hovering, though this ability is not often used.[Note 1]

Armament[edit]

The Banshee sports two weapon pods attached underneath the fuselage; each pod contains a Class-2 plasma cannon and a Class-3 fuel rod cannon.[1] The plasma cannons are deadly to infantry; one bolt can instantly kill a lightly armored target. Armored targets such as the M808 Scorpion MBT can withstand only a few bolts before being destroyed.

Operational history[edit]

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Variants[edit]

The Oghal design pattern has a number of known variants. Differences in design variation can be attributed to specialised functionality and aesthetic preference, and can be used to identify specific military units.[6]

  • Drailaac-pattern Banshee: The Drailaac-pattern Banshee (UNSC Type classification: Type-26AZ Ground Support Aircraft, T-26AZ GSAZ) was used in select artifact-hunting fleets. The significance of its design is opaque to human researchers.[1]
    • Sesa's Drailaac-pattern Banshee}}: Some T-26AZ were deployed alongside Sesa 'Refumee's contingent on the gas mine over Threshold in 2552, where they removed the Covenant manufactured cowlings from them, revealing the Forerunner mechanisms beneath, and redesigned them, so they sport the colors of Sanghelios.[7] These Banshees can be equipped with energy shielding.[8]

Banished[edit]

Main article: 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee

A modified Banshee variant utilized by the Banished. Incorporates design details more closely related to an aerial predator hailing from the Jiralhanae homeworld of Doisac. Many of the Banshees in Atriox's fleets have been modified with brutal and experimental weaponry, usually designed to inflict maximum damage from both a physical and psychological perspective.[9]

Production notes[edit]

  • In the cover art and key art for Halo 5: Guardians, Oghal-pattern Banshees can be seen flying; however, they are not present in the final game, instead having been replaced by the D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee in the game.

Trivia[edit]

  • In Celtic mythology, a banshee is a female spirit who wails for the death of a particular person before they die. Banshees must steal souls from people to continue their existence. The high-pitched sound made by the Covenant Banshee is a reference to this, especially while performing tight maneuvers making it easy to hear them before one sees them. This also fits the theme of Covenant vehicles, with the exceptions of the Excavators, being named after supernatural entities.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

Renders[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The Banshee's inability to hover in most games is more likely a gameplay conceit than an element of canon. Presumably, all versions of the craft are capable of hovering.

Sources[edit]