Dubbed the 'Kestrel' by Misriah Armory, the AV-30 Light Assault VTOL is a ground effect hovercraft that uses a trio of ducted air fans for propulsion. Despite the similarities to other UNSC Attack VTOLs, the AV-30's fans can only lift the airframe a few feet above the ground, but this allows the Kestrel to navigate tight quarters and narrow spaces to attack from where it's least expected. Each Kestrel is armed with a pair of twin-linked 40mm autocannons, which shred the armor of both ground and air targets. Prototype models of the AV-30 also fit a pair of M302 rocket pods under the autocannons.

Controls:

Pitch/Roll/Yaw: Drive/Strafe/Rotate

VTOL: Vertical Turret Drive (External Camera Only)

Trim: Adjust Hover Altitude

AG8: Toggle Main Power

Weapons:

GAU/10A Heavy Autocannon: Twin-Linked 40mm autocannons mounted to a pair of vertical turrets to each side of the cockpit. 2,000 round capacity. Keep clear of explosions.

M302 Guided Rocket: High explosive mini-missile that tracks the current target. 20 round capacity. Maximum range is 5,000 meters. Needs direct line of sight for guidance. Can change targets mid-flight.

Additional Notes:

• The camera aims the Vertical Turret Drive in first person. (the reticle will not move left or right, but neither do the turrets)

• The Hover Altitude label in the cockpit will let you know when you get to maximum altitude.

• The lift engines change their pitch when going over uneven ground.

• The landing gear will automatically raise and lower at a certain altitude. (the front foot will sometimes sink into the ground)

• You can ''jump'' onto certain ledges by flicking the trim slider to max power quickly.