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UNSC Hornet, Falcon, Sparrowhawk [1.8x+] [Vehicle pack]

Published Aug 3rd, 2015, 8/3/15 2:45 pm
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UNSC Hornet, Falcon, Sparrowhawk [1.8x+] [Vehicle pack] Minecraft Map


Hornet
In-game version

File:AV-14 Hornet.png

Description

The AV-14 Attack VTOL, also known as the Hornet, is a United Nations Space Command assault and reconnaissance aircraft. The Hornet is capable of fulfilling multiple combat roles from close air support to special forces insertion.

The AV-14 is a vertical take off and landing aircraft (VTOL) that has been in service since at least 2424 and has played a role in multiple campaigns starting with Operation: TREBUCHET. It serves as the UNSC's Assault, Search, Reconnaissance, and Close Air Support Aircraft. The Hornet is an atmospheric only craft and as such cannot be deployed by orbital vessels unless a ship rated for atmospheric entry can deliver it to the battlefield. It is easier for the Hornet to be deployed from an air base located on the surface than from a ship.

The AV-14 Hornet consists of a one-man cockpit and a rear section, extending approximately one meter backward. Variant models feature a tandem seating configuration, presumably allowing a second passenger to operate the aircraft's weaponry or navigation systems. At the top of this rear section are a set of wings with turbofan engines mounted on gimbals at the ends, providing the Hornet's main source of propulsion. The front of the Hornet contains a target acquisition and designation system which includes cameras and sensors. On each side of the cockpit is a jump-seat extending backward that doubles as a landing skid. These skids allow up to four passengers, though the additional weight runs the risk of overloading the aircraft.

Although the AV-14 Hornet serves primarily as an attack craft, it can be reconfigured for a particular role. Variant models include the AV-14 Reconnaissance and the AV-14 Transport and dependent upon mission requirements can be customized accordingly.

Armament

The AV-14 Hornet is armed with both anti-infantry and anti-vehicle weapon systems. The AV-14 Hornet can be configured with one of two anti-infantry systems. The first are a pair of high-mounted GUA-23/A Heavy Autocannons, located on either side of the cockpit, which can be elevated and depressed to a small degree without affecting the flight pattern of the Hornet. The second is a single, nose-mounted GUA-23 Linkless Feed Autocannon that fires .50 BMG rounds. The anti-vehicle system is composed of a Class-2 Guided Munition Launch System consisting of twin missile launchers mounted on the belly of the aircraft's landing skids. When triggered, each pod fires a single homing missile. In addition, the Hornet can be armed with two chaff pods to counter radar-guided missiles. When activated, they release copper nickel-coated glass fibers or silver-coated nylon fibers having lengths equal to half of the anticipated radar wavelength.

While the AV-14 Hornet has a wide variety of roles and advantages, its greatest weakness is its light armor — making it susceptible to anything larger than small arms fire. Infantry atop of the vehicles landing skids are also at risk of taking enemy fire, as they have no protection at all which is why the AV-14 Hornet is often used to insert small strike teams, and not extract them during combat operations.

(Credit for description: Halo Nation.)


Falcon
In-game version
File:HaloReach - Falcon.png
Description

The UH-144 Falcon is a troop transport tilt-and-transverse-rotor helicopter of the UNSC.
Operational History

The Falcon first entered UNSC service in 2497. UNSC Army garrisons on inner colony worlds used it extensively as a good, economical replacement for the Pelicans. From there, it has seen its fair use over the course of the Human-Covenant war as one of the UNSC Army's main air transport vehicles. It was seen during the Battle of Fumirole, providing air support. It was also commonly used by Noble Team in 2552, including their investigation of the Visegrád Relay, the First Battle of Sword Base, the Battle of Viery, the beginning of Operation: UPPER CUT, the Raid on New Alexandria, the Evacuation of New Alexandria, and theSecond Battle of Sword Base It was even used during theBattle of Mombasa on Earth, in the waning days of the Human-Covenant war.

It is still in use by the UNSC Army in 2557.

Design Details

Two Falcons can transport a fully-equipped fireteam faster than any other previous system, and provide overwhelming fire support in most weather conditions. The aircraft's crew consists of one pilot, two crewmen who may serve as door gunners, and three passengers. However, in multiplayer, there is only room for the pilot and gunners.

There are two versions of the Falcon. Both have a chin-mounted autocannon, but the UH-144A has two side-mounted grenade launchers while the UH-144S instead has two side-mounted machine guns.

(Credit for description: Halo Nation.)


Sparrowhawk
Concept art version

File:AV-22 Sparrowhawk.png

Description

The AV-22 Sparrowhawk is a United Nations Space Command VTOL aerial support aerodyne that appears in Halo Wars.

First introduced in 2531, the Hawk is a formidable air-to-ground anti-tank aerodyne. It is used by the UNSC in a ground support and anti-armor role to hunt tanks and support ground advances. Developed during the early years of the Human-Covenant war, it first saw action on the planet Harvest during the end months of the Harvest Campaign. Although the Sparrowhawk was in wide production during the first decade of the war, the general cost of repairing and replacing it, as well as problems with its ducted fan propulsion system, limited the craft's deployment after 2550.

Despite the Hawk's official designation as an Attack VTOL, the sheer weight of firepower it can wield caused some branches of the UNSC to classify it as a gunship.

(Credit for description: Halo Nation.)

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08/03/2015 3:18 pm
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JonaMonette
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I thought this "SparrowHawk" was just the Hawk.
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08/03/2015 3:34 pm
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maximebrx
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Both are ok, according to Halo Nation. :)
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08/04/2015 7:54 am
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JonaMonette
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Alrighty then.
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