AV-14 Hornet

The AV-14 Hornet, is a United Nations Space Command VTOL gunship.
==Overview==
===Design===
The AV-14 Hornet is 12.2 meters long with an 8.73 meter wingspan. The cockpit features a tandem seating configuration, allowing a passenger/copilot to operate the aircraft's weaponry or navigation systems. The Hornet's main source of propulsion is a dual coaxial ducted-fan tiltrotor system. The nose contains a standardised multifunction sensor suite for target aquisition, navigation and tracking.
===Armament===
The Hornet is armed with both anti-infantry and anti-vehicle weapon systems. Default configuration consists of a chin-mounted GAU-23 autocannon (20mm), two AGM-560 Hydra missile pods (60mm), and eight BRAT-142 (Beam-Riding Anti-Tank) Rapier missile tubes (102mm). Defensive countermeasures include an ECM suite, EM shielding, flares and two chaff pods to counter radar-guided missiles.
==History==
The Hornet first entered service during the UNSC's early campaigns against the Insurrection in the late 2470s. It played a significant part in Operation: TREBUCHET, where it was used to provide air support and force recon.
Two Hornets were used during a raid on Tribute in 2524. Later that same year Lieutenant Catherine Halsey was aboard a Hornet when she attempted to convince Spartan-II trainee Daisy-023 to return to Reach.
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