UH-144 Falcon

UH-144 Falcon

The UH-144 Falcon is a troop transport aircraft of the United Nations Space Command.

Overview
The UH-144 Falcon is a versatile, transverse-rotor multipurpose utility helicopter. Two Falcons can transport a fully-equipped infantry squad faster than any previous system, and provide overwhelming support fire, in most weather conditions.

The aircraft's crew consists of one pilot and two crewmen who may serve as gunners. Its armament includes a pilot-controlled chin-mounted chain gun and two door-mounted machine guns. It can carry up to four personnel in its troop bay.

Trivia

 * It is likely a more economical troop transport and gunship compared to the D77-TC Pelican Dropship, and even the AV-14 Hornet.
 * The Falcon is nicknamed the "Warthog of the skies" by fans and Bungie employees.
 * It was stated by Marcus Lehto that the Falcon will be flyable in both the campaign and multiplayer of Halo: Reach.