MV-14F Super Hornet

Attack VTOL-14B Hornet

"Oh finally, we can change the ordnance! At last, we can actually make it useful!"

- Lieutenant Malcom 'Mac' Rollo

The Attack VTOL-14B Hornet is a updated version of the AV-14 Hornet that served during and after the Human-Covenant War. The modernised Hornet now features improved systems, with heavier armour, titanium flooring to prevent bullets penetrating the base of the cockpit or jumpseats. The engines were also improved, providing a much faster, more agile and nimble platform. The most important changes are to the weapon systems. While overall, they can carry slightly less ordnance than the early model, it can carry a wider range of ordnance. The wing mounted chain guns have been modified, taking the M41B LAAG with shortened barrels, giving it better range and accuracy. On the underside of the jump seats it mounts four weapon pylons, allowing it to mount either 4 missiles, 4 missile pods or 4 rocket pods, including TSAMs, PINCER missiles, ANVIL pods carrying four ANVIL missiles each, CLAWS, 5 rocket INCSISOR pods, 7 rocket TUSK pods, 20mm chain guns or M41B LAAGs. Otherwise, it is has changed little from the original Hornet.