F-67 Kukri

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"We'd been flying all kinds of stuff. Crows, Baselards, even had a few Longswords. Then some UNSC big wig turned up, with a transport full of fighters. I knew then, I was in love."

- Major Gareth Resk, UNSC Air Force Reserve

The is a UNSC fighter. considerably cheaper to build, operate, and deploy than any other UNSC fighter, the Kukri, sometimes known as the "budget bird" is used by 'second line' UNSC forces for operations. Often used in garrisons, planetary defence forces, militia, and reserves, the Kukri forms a vital element of UNSC air and space power. While the operating costs are lower, the Kukri is still a formidable fighter, with modern sensors and engines, and enough weapon pods to make it a contender in battle. While it lacks shielding and heavy armour, it's dependable and robust design allows this versatile fighter to operate against a range of threats.