The
Sahara-class heavy prowler is a class of
stealth vessel in the
UNSC Navy.Like most prowlers, the
Sahara-class is equipped with stealth systems that mask the ship from both visual and sensor detection. These systems include an
active camouflage, leaving the prowler nearly invisible to the naked eye.
The ship has a ventral launch bay fitted with hook systems used to deploy
EVA maneuvering vehicles
Since prowlers usually avoid combat, besides active combat monitoring and recording, the armaments and weapon systems on a
Sahara-class prowler is limited. They are armed with several
XEV9-Matos Nonlinear Pulse Cannons, allowing the prowlers to protect themselves if they are attacked.
Sahara-class prowlers are usually equipped with at least one
M947 Shiva Nuclear Delivery System. The main armament of the prowler is its
M441 Hornet Remote Explosive System. With the mines, the prowlers lay out minefields in space for enemy ships to unknowingly enter.