Does Anyone else think this looks remarkably similar to the deleted Halo "Kestral" Ships?

 Check it out: http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Kestrel_concept.jpg
 

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A-10 uses jet engines, not turbo prop. They are my favorite planes, they use two turbofans, which are basically two small versions of turbojets. They are the slowest flying jet aircraft in operation. The osprey is a good example, but they arent fans, and arent combat aircraft. They use rotors, which are more flexible than fans and dont break as easily. They are also only used for transport into secure locations.

Not to mention these aircraft are 500 years primitive for Halo. 

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Hey! ES just used this to try and squeeze out a update for March. That's not fair!

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Isn't much of an update.  I was hoping for at least another encrypted picture.

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oh wow.....ES, ur kinda cheap with the big ones of them, u used the EXACT same "HALO WARS" graphic for the bottom as in the Shortsword wallpaper....it doesn't even look clean lol like u jsut cut it off

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I love the design guys, really sweet stuff. 

I'm just wondering, was there any C&C Renegade influence in the design? I'm not saying it's a rip off but it's pretty similar.

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Technically the ORCA comes from the original CNC.... One of the classics.

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That doesn't change the striking similarities.

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I don't like the type of lift it uses....like I would think it would use what the Pelican uses.  You know the jet powered things.  Other than that I like the look of it.  It has the look of a Pelican but at the same time, you can tell it would do alot more fighting than a Pelican.

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Ninjatheory wrote:

oh wow.....ES, ur kinda cheap with the big ones of them, u used the EXACT same "HALO WARS" graphic for the bottom as in the Shortsword wallpaper....it doesn't even look clean lol like u jsut cut it off

Man, you guys are way too critical of ES.

Cheap? I don't see any of you working on record breaking game universes, yet you feel free to blast away about something as dumb as concept art. Concept art! Do you have any idea of how long it takes to make a video game? Years.

Get lives. ES has a job to do. You should be greatful these forums even exist. Personally I think the website and forums were introduced too early since the game is so far from completion.

thank you^^^

those ships do look really cool though.

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Ninjatheory wrote:

oh wow.....ES, ur kinda cheap with the big ones of them, u used the EXACT same "HALO WARS" graphic for the bottom as in the Shortsword wallpaper....it doesn't even look clean lol like u jsut cut it off

Man, you guys are way too critical of ES.

Cheap? I don't see any of you working on record breaking game universes, yet you feel free to blast away about something as dumb as concept art. Concept art! Do you have any idea of how long it takes to make a video game? Years.

Get lives. ES has a job to do. You should be greatful these forums even exist. Personally I think the website and forums were introduced too early since the game is so far from completion.

 As fans we have a right to complain, and they have a decision to ignore it. It really isnt a cheap escape, just a lackluster update. There is no real information on the game save for one vehicle with a little description. Not to mention Halo hasnt broken any records except sales and XBL traffic records. He may be making a game, but he has a duty to keep his fan's informed, that is how you form a fanbase, tell them about the game your making and give them constant info to keep them interested. That is how Bungie started, Valve started, and every other game developement team started. As fans we have every right to deman more information because we are the ones who will be purchasing the game in the end, and we should know about what we are purchasing as a consumer. They may have been a little harsh, but as fans they can be.
 

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Pretty sweet... Reminds me of the thropters in Dune  As for the Fan vs Jet debate, it actually makes more sense to use fans, keeps the fuel consumption down, jets drink fuel like crazy.  It's already got jets for forward movement, so using those jets to power the fans makes a lot of sense.  Just check out the new F-35.  Its VTOL, but it uses a fan, not jets like the Harrier, It works a lot better.  Easier to stabilize.

I can't wait to play this game.

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This jet may use a fan as well, but it is protected while in combat as well as much less significant to plane operation in combat. Those fans on the sparrowhawk would devestate manueverability if they were destroyed, and completey destroy their effectiveness in combat becuase the pilot would have to throttle the jet engines to get lift from the wings. This design leaves easy to jam and destroy fans vulnerable at all times. I never liked fans in any military vehicle, unless they arent used for combat situations, like the F-35 which uses it for take-off and landing.

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