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(VTOL, VTOL everywhere!)
(I would argue that the Pod, Darter, and Albatross are also VTOL, but I'm not for sure.)
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==UNSC==
==UNSC==
[[Image:Hornets.jpg|left|thumb|A UNSC Hornet, a UNSC VTOL aircraft. The Pelican in the background is also VTOL capable. They both use a jet propulsion system near the "wings".]]
[[Image:Hornets.jpg|left|thumb|A UNSC Hornet, a UNSC VTOL aircraft. The Pelican in the background is also VTOL capable. They both use a jet propulsion system near the "wings".]]
For the most part, UNSC aircraft use jet thrusters mounted on pivots to provide vertical thrust. The dominant advantage of this is that it is capable of being used for conventional thrust as well, including horizontal and lateral thrust, by tilting the jet engines. Aircraft such as the [[D77-TC Pelican]], the [[Vulture]] gunship, and the [[AV-14 Attack VTOL]] use this type of VTOL configuration. In addition the [[UH-144 Falcon]] from Halo: Reach is also a VTOL craft.
For the most part, UNSC aircraft use jet thrusters mounted on pivots to provide vertical thrust. The dominant advantage of this is that it is capable of being used for conventional thrust as well, including horizontal and lateral thrust, by tilting the jet engines. Aircraft such as the [[D77-TC Pelican]], the [[AC-220 Vulture]] gunship, and the [[AV-14 Hornet]] use this type of VTOL configuration. In addition the [[UH-144 Falcon]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' is also a VTOL craft.
[[File:HaloReach - Falcon.png|thumb|A UH-144 Falcon from Halo: Reach.]]
[[File:HaloReach - Falcon.png|thumb|A UH-144 Falcon from Halo: Reach.]]


Another method is by using spinning propellers to provide lift, such as [[Wikipedia:Ducted fan|ducted fans]] or traditional helicopter rotors. Although not as lightweight or economic as jet thrusters, ducted fans provide a higher thrust-to-weight ratio, and can be more efficient, as well as having the advantage of producing less noise, always an advantage in a combat vehicle. Aircraft such as the [[Sparrowhawk]] use ducted fans to generate lift, with a fan shrouded in each wing<ref>http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/45018.aspx</ref>. Although there appear to be no UNSC combat helicopters in service, dropships having supplanted these in their traditional role as air cavalry and gunship support, helicopters are still used by civilian operators.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=896</ref>
Another method is by using spinning propellers to provide lift, such as [[Wikipedia:Ducted fan|ducted fans]] or traditional helicopter rotors. Although not as lightweight or economic as jet thrusters, ducted fans provide a higher thrust-to-weight ratio, and can be more efficient, as well as having the advantage of producing less noise, always an advantage in a combat vehicle. Aircraft such as the [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]] use ducted fans to generate lift, with a fan shrouded in each wing<ref>http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/45018.aspx</ref>. Although there appear to be no UNSC combat helicopters in service, dropships having supplanted these in their traditional role as air cavalry and gunship support, helicopters are still used by civilian operators.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=896</ref>


==Covenant==
==Covenant==
[[Image:Loyalist Type-52 Phantom Troop Carrier.jpg|thumb|The Phantom, a Covenant VTOL craft, which uses anti-gravity propulsion.]]
[[Image:Loyalist Type-52 Phantom Troop Carrier.jpg|thumb|The Phantom, a Covenant VTOL craft, which uses anti-gravity propulsion.]]
Covenant craft use [[Anti-gravity technology|artificial gravity generators]] to provide lift. These craft are carried on a cushion of anti-gravity, produced by artificial gravity generators. The [[DX-class Dropship|Spirit]] and [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] dropships are VTOL-capable craft, with the former using an artificial gravity field produced between its two side booms, and the latter using a somewhat more logical layout of ventral hull-mounted generators.
Covenant craft use [[Anti-gravity technology|artificial gravity generators]] to provide lift. These craft are carried on a cushion of anti-gravity, produced by artificial gravity generators. The [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Spirit]] and [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] dropships are VTOL-capable craft, with the former using an artificial gravity field produced between its two side booms, and the latter using a somewhat more logical layout of ventral hull-mounted generators.


==VTOL Aircraft==
==VTOL Aircraft==
===UNSC===
===UNSC===
*[[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier]]
*[[AC-220 Vulture]]
*[[D77H-TCI Pelican Dropship]]
*[[AV-14 Hornet]]
*[[AV-14 Attack VTOL]]
*[[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]
*[[D77-TC Pelican]]
*[[D77C-NMPD Pelican]]
*[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]
*[[D79-TC Pelican]]
*[[D82-EST Darter]]
*[[D96-TCE Albatross]]
*[[G79H-TC Pelican]]
*[[GA-TL1 Longsword]]
*[[F-41 Broadsword]]
*[[Pod]]
*[[SkyHawk]]
*[[UH-144 Falcon]]
*[[UH-144 Falcon]]
*[[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor]]
*[[Sparrowhawk]]
*[[Vulture]]


===Covenant===
===Covenant===
*[[Deployment Platform Type-56 Ground Support/Ultra Heavy]]
*[[Type-25 Troop Carrier]]
*[[Type-25 Troop Carrier]]
*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]]
*[[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter]]
*[[Type-29 Close-support Fighter]]
*[[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter]]
*[[Type-44 Troop Carrier]]
*[[Type-52 Troop Carrier]]
*[[Type-52 Troop Carrier]]
*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]]
*[[Seraph-class Starfighter]]
*[[Vampire]]


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
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[[Category:Military Terminology]]
[[Category:Military Terminology]]

Revision as of 00:04, October 24, 2013

"Radio for VTOL, heavy lift gear."
— Avery Junior Johnson[1]

Vertical Take-off and Landing, abbreviated to VTOL, is a classification of aircraft meaning that take-off and landing, rather than needing a runway down which a craft travels to build up speed and lift, is conducted vertically by thrusters or propellers. The key advantage of VTOL capability is that it enables an aircraft to hover over an area, allowing for longer loiter time, and allow the craft to operate from a diverse array of airfields, using less space to get airborne. VTOL capability uses more fuel than Conventional-Takeoff-and-Landing (CTOL) capability, though.[2]

UNSC

A UNSC Marine pilots a "Hornet" during the Battle of the Citadel. A Pelican can be seen in the background. The screenshot was taken from the first aerial battle of Halo 3's Campaign level The Covenant.
A UNSC Hornet, a UNSC VTOL aircraft. The Pelican in the background is also VTOL capable. They both use a jet propulsion system near the "wings".

For the most part, UNSC aircraft use jet thrusters mounted on pivots to provide vertical thrust. The dominant advantage of this is that it is capable of being used for conventional thrust as well, including horizontal and lateral thrust, by tilting the jet engines. Aircraft such as the D77-TC Pelican, the AC-220 Vulture gunship, and the AV-14 Hornet use this type of VTOL configuration. In addition the UH-144 Falcon from Halo: Reach is also a VTOL craft.

A UH-144 Falcon from Halo: Reach.

Another method is by using spinning propellers to provide lift, such as ducted fans or traditional helicopter rotors. Although not as lightweight or economic as jet thrusters, ducted fans provide a higher thrust-to-weight ratio, and can be more efficient, as well as having the advantage of producing less noise, always an advantage in a combat vehicle. Aircraft such as the AV-22 Sparrowhawk use ducted fans to generate lift, with a fan shrouded in each wing[3]. Although there appear to be no UNSC combat helicopters in service, dropships having supplanted these in their traditional role as air cavalry and gunship support, helicopters are still used by civilian operators.[4]

Covenant

A Covenant Ru'swum-pattern Phantom deploying a Wraith during the Battle of Installation 00.
The Phantom, a Covenant VTOL craft, which uses anti-gravity propulsion.

Covenant craft use artificial gravity generators to provide lift. These craft are carried on a cushion of anti-gravity, produced by artificial gravity generators. The Spirit and Phantom dropships are VTOL-capable craft, with the former using an artificial gravity field produced between its two side booms, and the latter using a somewhat more logical layout of ventral hull-mounted generators.

VTOL Aircraft

UNSC

Covenant

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Arrival
  2. ^ Wikipedia
  3. ^ http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/45018.aspx
  4. ^ http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=896
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