AV-14 Hornet (Earth-8573)

The AV-14 Hornet, formally known as the AV-14 Attack VTOL, is an airborne assault vehicle of the United Nations Space Command, manufactured by Armat Battlefield Systems.

Specifications
Hornets are VTOLs used by the United Nations Space Command since the Insurrection, which made them the primary vehicle of the UNSC for assault, reconnaissance, and search. It is solely an atmospheric craft, being unable to be used on orbital ships. The Hornet features a single cockpit and a rear, which extends to one meter backwards. It has a set of wings with turbofan engines, enabling for the craft's propulsion. It also features a target acquisition and designation system on its front, with sensors and cameras.

Armament
Hornets are armed with anti-infantry and anti-vehicular weapons, being able to be configured with the desired system: the first iteration is composed of two triple-barreled, fire-linked rotatory cannons, which are featured on both sides of above the pilot's cockpit, being fired synchronously. The second iteration is composed of a lone, nose-mounted GAU-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannon, which fire up to .50 BMG ammunition.